Canada to Limit International Student Permits in 2025

Canada Immigration News Published in Toronto, ON Canada Last Updated: January 22, 2025

Author: Azadeh Haidari Author: Azadeh Haidari-Garmash, RCIC

Canada slashes international student permits for 2025, capping applications at 505,162 - down from 606,250 in 2024. New limits reshape immigration landscape.

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Canada Caps International Student Applications for 2025

New Annual Limits Announced

Immigration Canada has set a new cap of 505,162 international student applications for 2025, marking a significant decrease from 606,250 in 2024. The cap will be in effect for applications processed between January 22 and December 31, 2025.

Application Process

  • Applications received after reaching the cap will be returned
  • Processing fees will be refunded
  • Provinces and territories assigned specific permit allocation quotas

Exemptions from the Cap

The following groups are exempt from these new limitations:

  • Students renewing permits at their current institution
  • Individuals with temporary permits who cannot be removed from Canada
  • Students with Canadian family sponsorship

Projected Numbers

Year Applications Processed Target Approvals
2024 606,250 364,000
2025-2027 505,162 305,900 (annually)

Note: Not all approved students arrive in Canada immediately, creating a difference between approval numbers and actual arrivals.

Strategic Objectives

This policy reflects Canada's efforts to:

  • Better manage temporary resident populations
  • Maintain support for international education
  • Create sustainable growth in the education sector
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Azadeh Haidari-Garmash

Azadeh Haidari-Garmash

Azadeh Haidari-Garmash is a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (RCIC) registered with a number #R710392. She has assisted immigrants from around the world in realizing their dreams to live and prosper in Canada. Known for her quality-driven immigration services, she is wrapped with deep and broad Canadian immigration knowledge.

Being an immigrant herself and knowing what other immigrants can go through, she understands that immigration can solve rising labor shortages. As a result, Azadeh has extensive experience in helping a large number of people immigrating to Canada. Whether you are a student, skilled worker, or entrepreneur, she can assist you with cruising the toughest segments of the immigration process seamlessly.

Through her extensive training and education, she has built the right foundation to succeed in the immigration area. With her consistent desire to help as many people as she can, she has successfully built and grown her Immigration Consulting company – VisaVio Inc. She plays a vital role in the organization to assure client satisfaction.

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