Tens of thousands of international students who spent years finding a pathway to permanent residency are out of options
Policy experts estimate that between 70,000 and 130,000 international students holding postgraduation work permits will see their visas expiring in 2024 and 2025. Most, they predict, will not receive visa extensions Source
Indians form largest group of international students in Germany
Indian students make up the biggest group of international students in Germany for the second year in a row. Source
International student enrolment has dropped below federal cap, universities say – National
Universities Canada says enrolment by students from outside Canada has fallen below the cap the federal government set on international student visas this year. Source
Canada to grant a select group of international students permanent residence upon graduation with pilot program
Launching Aug. 26, the new program aims to make Canada’s international student program “fairer” by offering exceptions to some criteria for these students. Source
Universities fearful as UK riots spark overseas student ‘anxiety’
Fears nationwide unrest may deter prospective international recruits after turbulent period for overseas enrolments Source
Francophone students to have direct path to permanent residence under IRCC’s new pilot program
Today, Minister of Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Marc Miller announced a new immigration pilot to welcome more international students into Francophone communities across Canada. According to a release by IRCC, the Francophone Minority Communities Pilot Program (FMCSP) will improve admission rates and make the current program fair for students from Africa, the Middle East, and Source
