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On this page Establishing acceptance to a designated learning institution (DLI) [R219(1)] Letter of acceptance (LOA) exemptions [R219(2)] Conditional letters of acceptance (LOAs) Joint programs involving more than one institution Study permit renewals Concerns about an institution Verifying letters of acceptance (LOAs) for post-secondary study permit applications and study permit extension applications Extension of LOA…
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Ottawa, February 5, 2024—Further information is being provided to clarify the announcement of an intake cap on new international study permit applications and other changes. International students make important contributions to Canada’s campuses, communities and economy; however, we have seen unsustainable growth in the International Student Program in recent years. These recently announced reforms will support…
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This section describes how to process applications for permanent residence submitted by applicants in the Agri-Food Pilot (AFP) Program through the paper-based or online application process. The AFP Program is an economic pilot program designed to help address the labour needs of the Canadian agri-food sector, particularly in the year-round mushroom and greenhouse crop production,…
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Most foreign workers must apply for a work permit from outside of Canada. A foreign national may apply for a work permit at any time before entering Canada as per section 197 of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations (IRPR). As per ministerial instructions (MI) 62, all applications for a work permit submitted for foreign nationals who are…
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  February 8, 2024 The Health follow-up handout: HIV infection (for applicant) is no longer required and has been removed. The handout was previously provided as part of HIV Automatic Partner Notification Policy; this policy was discontinued on July 7, 2023. Deleted instructions Health follow-up handout: HIV infection (for applicant)

New work opportunities on the Nova Scotia Express Entry program Great news on the Atlantic Canada! Starting today, 11th October 2017, the province of Nova Scotia will accept news applicants under its Provincial Nominee Program. The provincial government will process up to 300 more applications under Category B of the stream. For this pool on…
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Becoming a citizen will be easier after this Canadian Citizenship change The Canadian Minister of Immigration, Ahmed Hussen, announced some good news yesterday in Ontario. New legislative changes to the Citizenship Act (adoption of Bill C-6) will make easier and faster for Permanent Residents to get the Canadian Citizenship. The Canadian Citizenship changes are related…
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    Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) and the ministère de l’Immigration, de la Diversité et de l’Inclusion (MIDI), signed an agreement to enable employers to apply for a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA), to fill selected positions without having to include proof of recruitment efforts. The agreement includes a list of specialized occupations, which…
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May 3, 2017 Ottawa, ON The Government of Canada has published regulatory changes to increase the maximum age of a dependent child which will allow more families to stay together. This change showcases the Government’s commitment to family reunification. The new age limit of under 22 will come into effect this fall, on Octobe 24,…
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