Big Update! Canada Sets New Rules for International Students

Canada has revised its immigration rules for international students in 2024. This has left many students in a dilemma about how the immigration rules impact them.
According to the new rules, the majority of applicants for Canadian student visas will need to include a Provincial Attestation Letter (PAL) with their application. In 2024, if the PAL is not attached to the study visa application, the application will be rejected. 
This will be compulsory for students who wish to apply for undergraduate or graduate diploma programs. However, students applying for master’s and doctoral programs in Canada don’t have to attest to the Provincial Attestation Letter. 
There is a great news for students who want to study the Master’s program in Canada in 2024. Now, they can enjoy a post-study work visa extension for three years. This will give students enough time to explore work opportunities and settlement options after graduation. 
If you have pursued your Master’s program from a private institution, there are fewer chances of qualifying for a post-study work visa. But if you have completed post-graduation studies at a public institution, then the chances increase. 
Another essential component of Canadian student visas has been impacted by the immigration news for Canada in 2024. Until 2023, the spouse of a Canadian study visa holder, irrespective of their chosen program, could apply for a spouse open work permit. 
All the international students who are married and want to apply for a spouse open work permit in Canada will now have to qualify for different eligibility criteria in 2024. The eligibility criteria and requirements depend on the program that students choose to study in Canada. 
Aspiring students should make sure that they qualify for these eligibility. These new rules are going to impact the immigration of students to Canada in a big way.