Roughly 1,500 international graduates, many from programs delivered through a public-private college partnership in Alberta, are facing Post-Graduation Work Permit refusals after IRCC clarified that non-credit programs do not qualify for a PGWP. IRCC says this is not a new rule but a reaffirmation of an existing eligibility requirement, though affected graduates argue they enrolled believing their...
A new Canada International Student Program audit has revealed significant weaknesses in the way Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) monitors compliance and investigates fraud after issuing study permits. While the federal government successfully reduced the number of new study permits under recent reforms, the Auditor General concluded that important integrity issues remain unresolved. Presented before the House of Commons Standing...
A recent study permit refusal Canada decision from the Federal Court offers an important reminder that immigration officers must follow the principles of procedural fairness when assessing applications. In Akaya v. Canada (MCI), 2026 FC 546, the Court found that an Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) officer acted unfairly by refusing a study permit...
A new international student fraud Canada investigation highlights the growing risks faced by prospective students who rely on unauthorized agents or individuals when planning to study abroad. On July 7, 2026, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) announced that it had laid twelve criminal charges following an investigation into an alleged immigration fraud scheme that...
For international students studying in New Brunswick, timing can make a significant difference when planning a pathway to permanent residence. The province has now extended the New Brunswick Private Career College Graduate Pilot, but the announcement comes with important conditions that many students may overlook. Rather than creating a new immigration pathway, the extension is...
Thousands of international students come to Canada each year with the goal of earning a Canadian education and eventually building a career or applying for permanent residence. While obtaining a study permit is an important first step, maintaining compliance throughout your studies is equally important. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has updated its operational...
Choosing where to study is about more than earning a degree. For many international students, the ultimate goal is to build a successful career and, if eligible, transition to permanent residence in Canada. New Statistics Canada data offers valuable insight into whether that pathway is becoming stronger. The latest release tracks postsecondary graduates from 2010...
Manitoba has restructured its International Education Stream Career Employment Pathway, requiring graduates with six months of local work experience to transition into the Skilled Worker in Manitoba pathway instead. The Graduate Internship Pathway for master’s and doctoral students remains untouched. Candidates with active EOI profiles should review eligibility and update their information immediately. Why Manitoba...
Canada K-12 international students are becoming a larger share of the country’s international education sector following recent federal restrictions on post-secondary study permits. While colleges and universities have seen a significant decline in international enrolments, elementary and secondary schools have maintained stable numbers, creating new opportunities and challenges for families planning to study in Canada...
