Canada Student Visa - More than 7 Lakh International Students May Leave Canada Ending 2025

Canada Student Visa - More than 7 Lakh International Students May Leave Canada Ending 2025

Edited By Prabhjyot Kaur | Updated on Dec 03, 2024 02:51 PM IST

Canadian immigration Minister Mark Miller has informed the Commons immigration committee that approximately 50 lakh temporary permits are expiring by the end of 2025. It has been anticipated that most of these temporary permit holders will leave the country willingly.

Over 7,60,000 of these expiring Canadian temporary permits are international students who are facing increased challenges due to recent changes in the Student Direct Stream (SDS) program as a part of anti-immigration policies. The SDS program was offered by the Canada government under which the study permits are processed within 20 days of the application. This scheme has now ended post November 08, 2024.

Canada Student Visa - More than 7 Lakh International Students May Leave Canada Ending 2025
Canada Student Visa - More than 7 Lakh International Students May Leave Canada Ending 2025

The majority of international students protested for a permit extension near Brampton, but none catered. Marc Miller commented that international students entering Canada on study permits must not assume that they will be given permanent residency on the completion of the course of study. Simply, it means that students on completion of their studies in Canada must go back to their home country. Over 7 lakh international students may have to leave Canada next year.

Tom Kmiec, Conservative MP raised his concerns. On this, Miller again reassured that both monitoring mechanisms and CBSA (Canada Border Services Agency) will handle all breaches and concerns.

He continued, that some of the eligible temporary permit holders will receive renewals or postgraduate work permits (validity 9 months to 3 years) to have work experience for PR applications.

As per the Canadian immigration department of May 2023, the country had over 10 lakh international students, with 3,96,235 holding Post Graduation Work Permits by 2023 end. This is almost 3 times the number from 2018. Getting Canada PR will be highly competitive now onwards due to thousands of expiring visas by 2025 and rigid immigration policies.

With growing concerns over the rising number of immigrants, Canada has already announced the reduction of international study permits by 35% in 2024 and plans to reduce it further by another 10% in 2025 concerning increasing asylum claims from students citing housing market pressures. He plans to speed up these asylum claims processing to address any fraud.

The changes in the Canadian immigration policies have become a topic of political debate where Pierre Poilievre, the Conservative leader has criticised Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's policies. He highlighted in response to the information anticipating that over 7 lakh international students may leave Canada next year. He said that these policies are yet to address the main housing shortages; rather these have created a time of uncertainty for temporary visa holders.

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hi ,

yes , you can pursue undergraduate degree in AI ML in Canada with 65% in 12th grade , bit your options may be limited since many top universities require a minimum of 75-70% , however with some colleges or universities with flexible admission requirements may accept you .

eligibility criteria for AI /ML in Canada

academic requirement - Most top universities require 70-80% in 12th PCM for direct admission.Some colleges/universities accept students with 60-70% in 12th PCM.

English proficiency test -

(if your schooling was in English, some institutions may waive this)

  • IELTS: 6.0 – 6.5 overall (no band below 6.0)
  • TOEFL: 80 – 90 (iBT)
  • PTE: 50+

mathematics requirement

Since AI & ML are math-heavy, having good grades in Math (especially Calculus) will strengthen your application.


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Hi Madhvi,

With 42% in 12th, admission to universities in Canada can be challenging, as most require at least 50-60%. However, you still have options:

  1. Diploma Programs – Some colleges like Seneca, Humber, or Centennial offer diploma courses with flexible entry requirements.

  2. Foundation Programs – You can take a pathway course in Canada to improve your academic profile before entering a degree program.

  3. Private Colleges – Some private institutions accept lower percentages, but research them well before applying.

  4. Improve Academics – Consider reappearing for 12th exams or taking additional certification courses to boost your profile.

Also, ensure you meet the IELTS/TOEFL score requirements for student visas.


I hope this answer helps you. If you have more queries then feel free to share your questions with us we will be happy to assist you.

Thank you and wishing you all the best for your bright future.

After completing a BBA in Finance, top programs in Canada include MBA (Finance), Master of Finance, Master in Financial Analytics, CFA certification, or PG diplomas in Financial Planning, Investment Banking, and Risk Management. Choose based on career goals, budget, and university reputation.

Hello there,

NEET (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test) is primarily an entrance exam for medical courses in India. If you're considering studying medicine in Canada, here are some key points to consider:

NEET and Medical Studies in Canada:

  1. Not Required for Admission : NEET is not required for admission to medical schools in Canada. Canadian medical schools have their own admission criteria, which typically include undergraduate degree requirements and standardized tests like the MCAT (Medical College Admission Test).

  2. Eligibility for International Students : To apply to medical schools in Canada, you usually need to complete a bachelor's degree (often with a focus on science) and achieve a good score on the MCAT.

  3. Application Process : Each Canadian medical school has specific admission requirements. It's important to research individual schools to understand their criteria, including GPA requirements, volunteer experience, letters of recommendation, and personal statements.

  4. Recognition of Indian Medical Degrees : If you complete your medical studies in Canada, your degree will be recognized, but if you study medicine in India, you’ll need to go through the Medical Council of Canada (MCC) exams to practice in Canada.

    Recommendations:

  • Research Canadian Medical Schools : Look into the specific requirements for the medical schools you are interested in.

  • Prepare for MCAT : If you're aiming for medical school in Canada, focus on preparing for the MCAT and meeting the prerequisite courses for admission.

    Conclusion:

NEET is not necessary for studying medicine in Canada. Instead, focus on completing an undergraduate degree, taking the MCAT, and meeting the admission requirements of Canadian medical schools.


I hope this answer helps you. If you have more queries then feel free to share your questions with us we will be happy to assist you.

Thank you and wishing you all the best for your bright future.


Hello Aspirant

Foreign Universities require a candidate to have a 4-year Bachelor's degree from a recognized University/college with enough credits. The problem that many Indian students face is that they have a degree in bachelor's but in a 3-year course. This stops them from pursuing further studies at a foreign university. Still, some universities offer bridge courses for such students. For this, they need to reach their universities 2-3 months prior and do the Bridge course. But all of this depends on the university. This is why NEP introduced the new 4-year bachelor's course.

The best course of action is to go to the Canadian Universities' websites that you wish to join and contact their admissions office via mail and talk to them about your situation, they'll help you out with it. Also, when you sit for their interviews and have a valid answer for your gap year after your Bachelor's, it would be great if you have work experience for that duration.

Hope this helps.

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