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IRCC announces tighter cap for study permits and changes to PGWP eligibility

“The international student cap is here to stay” according to Canada's Immigration Minister, Marc Miller.

Specifically, Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will issue just 437,000 study permits in 2025. According to the department, this number is based on a 10% reduction from the 2024 target of 485,000 new study permits issued, and then stabilizing the intake cap for 2026.

IRCC expects this to result in 300,000 fewer study permits being issued to international students over the next few years.

Provincial Nominee Programs (PNP) in Canada

Latest Express Entry Draw October 10, 2023 #268 – Latest CRS Score Cut-Off

The latest Express Entry Draw took place on October 10th, 2023, which was the 268th Express Entry Draw. This was Canada’s first agriculture and agri-food occupations draw! The draw offered:

3,725 ITA
500 cut-off score (CRS minimum)
All programs