BREAKING NEWS ALERT: IRCC Announces Allocation of Study Permits for Canadian Provinces
In a significant development, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has unveiled the allocation of study permits for all provinces for the year 2024. This announcement follows the implementation of a national cap on the number of study permit applications processed each year.
Key Points:
- Allocation Based on Population: Provinces received permits based on their population share, aiming for a fair distribution. However, adjustments were made to prevent disproportionate impacts.
- Capped Allocation: Some provinces with significantly higher allocations based on population received a capped allocation at 10% of their population share.
- Approval Rate Adjustments: Provinces with approval rates below 60% received additional permits to reach expected approval levels, ensuring equitable opportunities for international students.
Provincial Highlights:
- Ontario: Secured the largest allocation with 235,000 study permits, with a significant portion directed towards public universities and colleges.
- Quebec: Received 117,917 permits.
- British Columbia: Received 83,000 permits, with an emphasis on equitable distribution between public and private institutions.
Cap Clarification:
- IRCC clarified the distinction between capped permits processed and issued. They project processing 606,000 applications, with a national approval rate target of 60% determining the final number of issued permits.
Provincial Updates:
- Alberta: Allocation capped at 10%, resulting in 40,894 permits.
- Nova Scotia: Received a notable top-up, resulting in a total allocation of 20,378 permits.
Data on Allocation of Study Permits:
Province | Allocation |
Alberta | 40894 |
British Columbia | 83000 |
Manitoba | 18652 |
New Brunswick | 14651 |
New found land and Labrador | 3153 |
Northwest Territories | 333 |
Nova Scotia | 20378 |
Nunavut | 333 |
Ontario | 235000 |
Prince Edward Island | 2312 |
Quebec | 117917 |
Saskatchewan | 15054 |
Yukon | 417 |
This announcement underscores IRCC’s commitment to managing international student intake while ensuring fairness and efficiency in the application process. Stay tuned for further updates on this evolving story.