🗞️ Visa Delays Leave Thousands of International Students Out of Canada's Fall Semester

Thousands of international students are missing the fall semester in Canada due to stricter study permit regulations implemented by the federal government. Colleges in Ontario report significant declines in enrolment, attributing this to visa delays and a chilling effect from new policies. For instance, St. Lawrence College expected 1,600 new students but only enrolled 775, with many deferring their studies.

The government plans to cap international study permits, reducing the number issued by 10%, which has raised concerns among educational institutions about future financial stability and recruitment efforts. Officials argue that these changes jeopardize Canada's reputation as an educational destination and create uncertainty for prospective students.

Additionally, new restrictions on work permits for graduates and increased scrutiny of visa applications have compounded the issue, leading many students to reconsider their plans to study in Canada.

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Thousands of international students miss fall semester amid visa delays | Globalnews.ca

Some school officials are attributing the dramatic enrollment decline to a chilling effect created by Ottawa’s policy to further tighten Canada’s study permit system.

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