Important changes to International Student Program
The Department of Immigration has announced new measures to fix the process of inviting students from abroad.
On October 27, IRCC took an important step in the fight against education fraud by announcing a series of significant changes to the International Student Program. These measures were a response to some of the systematic problems faced by citizens of other countries coming to Canada to study.
Problem 1: Enrollment letter scams
Solution:
Beginning December 1, 2023, higher education institutions in Canada from a Designated learning institutions list will be required to validate each applicant's letter of enrolment directly with IRCC. This measure ensures that study permits will only be issued on the basis of genuine letters of enrolment.
Problem 2: Different levels of post-secondary DLIs
Solution:
By the fall semester of 2024, the ministry will put into use a "recognized institution" framework for universities that accept international students in post-secondary programs. More specifically, for those that set higher standards for services, support, and outcomes. These DLIs will win, for example, priority processing of study permits for applicants who plan to enroll with them.
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