If you’re looking to study overseas with the intention of immigrating after your studies, you might be considering Canada and Australia as potential destinations. Over the course of 2024, both Canada and Australia have announced sweeping changes to their immigration systems. Discover your options to study in Canada Even after these changes, Canada and Australia Source

Canada’s diverse and inclusive society, high-quality educational institutions and potential opportunities to work or immigrate after graduation have made Canada a leading destination for students from around the world. The International Student Program must be sustainable, and students must be protected from abuse within the system. Source

On October 24, Canada announced the Immigration Levels Plan for 2025-2027 and, for the first time, set targets for temporary residents, which includes international students. Each year, Canada announces its Immigration Levels Plan for the year ahead to outline the number of permanent residents it aims to admit into the country to support economic growth, Source

New crackdowns on overseas students have recently been introduced by Australia, Canada and the UK in response to concerns about immigration levels, housing costs and visa abuse. But will they work? Will they last? And where do they leave universities struggling to stay afloat? Patrick Jack reports  Source

Starting November 1, 2024, there will be new language and field of study requirements for certain international students applying to the Post Graduation Work Permit program. Source

Policy experts estimate that between 70,000 and 130,000 international students holding postgraduation work permits will see their visas expiring in 2024 and 2025. Most, they predict, will not receive visa extensions Source