International students travelling to Canada to complete prerequisite courses before starting a longer academic program will now receive shorter study permits under updated federal instructions. On February 19, 2026, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada updated its operational guidance to officers, changing how study permits are issued for students completing prerequisite programs. What Has Changed? Under […]
Canada Opens a New Chapter for Graduate International Students As part of its ongoing efforts to attract top global talent, the IRCC has announced game-changing updates for international graduate students. Starting January 1, 2026, students enrolling in Master’s and Doctoral degree programmes at public Canadian designated learning institutions (DLIs) will no longer fall under Canada’s […]
