Canada tightens immigration rules: Stricter Visas and work permits for international students [Video]

The government of Canada announced ‘Regulations Amending the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations’, on January 31, 2025. These new immigration rules indicate stricter visa regulations, rigorous work permit requirements, and increased enforcement against expired visas. International students will have to deal with reduced study permits, so students going to Canada must do due diligence to secure their future.

Dr. Jayanthy Ramakrishnan, admissions head, Galvanize Global Education says that temporary foreign workers or graduated international students will have to deal with stricter work visa or renewal policies. There will also be fewer job opportunities. If applicants fail to follow the visa conditions, the likelihood of permit cancellations is higher at the visa and even at the port of entry.

The new immigration rules come after a set of developments that raised questions about the future of Indian students seeking opportunities in Canada. The diplomatic relations between Canada and India have been …