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:

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.