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Canada offers safe, diverse and welcoming environment to hundreds of thousands of International students. Canada recognizes the important role international students play in the labor market and growth of the Canadian economy. Due to high quality education and many path to permanent residency, Canada is one of the preferred destinations for international students.
For 2025, IRCC has set a cap of 437,000 study permits, representing a 10% decrease from 2024. This cap aims to manage the influx of international students and address challenges related to housing, healthcare, and other services.
Allocation Breakdown
The 2025 study permit allocation is divided as follows:
- Graduate degree students: 73,282
- K-12 applicants (PAL/TAL-exempt): 72,200
- Other PAL/TAL-exempt applicants: 48,524
- Remaining PAL/TAL-required cohorts: 242,994
Study Permit
Other than few exceptions, a prospective international student wanting to study in Canada for a program with duration more than 6 months would need to obtain a study permit in order to study. Some of the eligibility requirements are:
- Acceptance letter: You need a valid letter of acceptance from a Designated Learning Institution (DLI) in Canada.
- Provincial Attestation Letter (PAL): Most applicants now require a PAL or Territorial Attestation Letter (TAL) from the province or territory where their chosen school is located.
- Proof of financial support: You must demonstrate that you have sufficient funds to cover tuition fees, living expenses, and return transportation.
- Language proficiency: Depending on your program, you may need to prove your proficiency in English or French.
- Intent to leave: You must convince the immigration officer that you will leave Canada at the end of your authorized stay.
- Medical exam and police certificate: These may be required depending on your country of origin and length of stay.
- Biometrics: You may need to provide biometrics (fingerprints and photo) as part of your application.
Student Direct Stream
As of 2025, the Student Direct Stream (SDS) program has been discontinued by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). This change is part of the broader reforms to Canada’s international student program.
Work While Studying
Students on a valid study permit can work upto 24 hours off-campus or full-time in campus without work permit as long as they are meeting the conditions of the study permit. Students can work full-time during the regularly scheduled breaks.
Students whose study program has not started can not work on study permit. However, if a student is starting a new study program (after completing the previous one), and meet all the requirements following requirements, the student can work-full time –
Student was able to work off campus during previous studies
Has valid study permit or applied for extension before expiry
Confirmed written letter of confirmation of previous study from the school
Have received a Letter of Accetance from DLI for a new full-time program
Student start the new program within 150 days of completion (confirmation of completion) of the previous program
Student on co-op work permit can work as long as they have a valid study permit; work is required as part of the program, and the co-op or internship placement is not more than 50% of the program of study. For complete details on all the above, please visit the IRCC website
Student Permit Extension/Restoration
The study permit are usually issued for the duration of the program plus 90 days. The study permit of the student expires on the date marked on the permit or 90 days after completion of the study, whichever comes first. Student are expected to apply at least 30 days before the expiry of the study permit.
If your study permit expires before your completion of the program, you need to restore your status and apply for the new study permit. Before the new study permit is issued, student must discontinue studying while waiting for the decision. We, at DIL immigration, can help you with your extension/restoration application
Post Graduate Work Permit
Student who graduated from eligible DLI program can apply for Post Graduate Work Permit – PGWP. There are conditions and requirements to be met before you apply for the PGWP – an Open Work Permit, which allows you to work for any employer in Canada as per conditions on work permit.
The work experience obtained during PGWP can open many pathways to permanent residency in the Canada through eligibility into various Federal and Provincial Nominee Programs.