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March 01, 2024 The instructions on the International Experience Canada (IEC) bilateral agreements and arrangements have been updated to include the new bilateral agreement Canada has signed with Finland which will come into effect on March 1, 2024. The update is summarized as follows: Finland: Applicants are allowed 3 participations of 12 months under the…
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Foreign nationals who wish to study in Canada must apply for a study permit before presenting themselves at a Canadian port of entry (POE) unless they are one of the following: exempt from requiring a study permit (section R188) eligible to apply for a study permit on entry (section R214) eligible to apply for a study…
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On this page Establishing acceptance to a designated learning institution (DLI) [R219(1)] Letter of acceptance (LOA) exemptions [R219(2)] Conditional letters of acceptance (LOAs) Joint programs involving more than one institution Study permit renewals Concerns about an institution Verifying letters of acceptance (LOAs) for post-secondary study permit applications and study permit extension applications Extension of LOA…
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Ottawa, February 5, 2024—Further information is being provided to clarify the announcement of an intake cap on new international study permit applications and other changes. International students make important contributions to Canada’s campuses, communities and economy; however, we have seen unsustainable growth in the International Student Program in recent years. These recently announced reforms will support…
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