The government aims to complete these adjustments by late 2024, with the goal of carrying them out by January 2025. Indian students make up a considerable part of the total number of international students in Canada.
Changes are planned for Canada Post Study Work Permit policy.
Canada is considering major adjustments to its Canada post study work permit program, which may present obstacles for international students, especially those hailing from India. It is anticipated that the upcoming regulations will be more stringent, increasing the difficulty for individuals to acquire a work visa.
What is the reason for these changes being implemented? What effect will they cause on Indian students?
The government aims to complete these modifications by the end of 2024, with a goal of implementing them in January 2025. Significantly, a large number of students from India are part of the international student community in Canada. In 2023, Indian students made up 40% of the total study permit holders in Canada.
Canada’s strategy:
As per a report from the Indian Express, Canada plans to limit the Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) program, which is currently available to all foreign students.
The latest proposal will restrict access to students studying in industries experiencing a lack of workers. This adjustment seeks to guarantee that candidates acquire pertinent experience in their fields while tackling shortages in industries having difficulty finding skilled employees.