5 New Benefits for International Students in Canada

• Canada has announced several benefits for international students, which will greatly help Indian students studying in Canada or who are planning to apply for Canada Student Visa. No doubt, Canada is a leading destination in the world to get a great education while working and availing opportunities for permanent residences. As per reports for 2021, Canada welcomed more than 620,000 international students and issued around 450,000 new study permits.
• The Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has declared many benefits – expansion of the strength of students in Canada, and lifting work hour restraints, among many other changes that we will discuss in this post below.

Newly Announced Benefits by Canada for Indian Students

• Increasing the Number of Permit Holders

Between 2022 and 2023, the number of study visa applications is estimated to reach approximately 753,000, as per a report . This means that many international students from India will get the chance to study in Canada.

• Expansion of Student Direct Stream (SDS)

The Student Direct Stream (SDS) is an advanced study permit processing program for students applying for Canada Study Visa at a post-secondary designated learning institution (DLI). So, Canada is planning SDS’s expansion to allow the fast-tracking of study permits from many countries.

• Promotion of Permanent Residence

The immigration legislation of Canada has also announced its plan to promote the swift transition from being an international student to a permanent resident. This step has been taken to manage Canada’s labor shortage and Indian students will be glad to avail this benefit.

• Easy Application Tracking

Waiting for your application approval can be extremely stressful. To help international students keep track of their Canada Student Visa applications, Canada has promised to publish monthly data on backlogs.

• Increasing Working Hours

The country has also granted permission for international students to work off-campus for more than 20 hours per week temporarily. This benefit can be availed by those students who have submitted their study visa application.

Canada Student Visa Requirements

The application package for Canada Study Visa can be obtained from the CIC website, the consulate general of Canada, the Canadian Embassy, or your local visa office. Here are the requirements that should be included in your application package:–

• Your acceptance letter proof should come from a Designated Learning institution (DLI).
• Your identification must include two passport-sized photographs and an international passport.
• Proof of Funds to ensure you will be able to support yourself while studying in Canada.
• Purpose Statement to work part-time on campus as a full-time student.
• A medical examination is mandatory to migrate to Canada on a study visa.
• A Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) or an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) may also be needed to enter as an international student.