Canada Tightens Rules, Student Visas Plunge! The number of international students arriving in Canada in 2024 is projected to decline by 45% compared to 2023, following the enforcement of stringent immigration policies. The world's largest online platform for international student recruitment, ApplyBoard, made this forecast late last month after analyzing data from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).The Minister of Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) established the 2024 cap on international students, representing a 35% reduction from 2023 levels, following adjustments to ensure a proportional allocation across provinces and territories. The final targets were set at 552,095 study permit applications and 291,914 study permit approvals for capped study levels.
