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October 23, 2025

How Long Does It Really Take? Understanding IRCC processing times for Temporary Visas

Dear future neighbour,

If you’ve ever tried to check how long it takes for IRCC to process a visitor visa, work permit, or study permit, you’ve probably noticed one thing – the timelines can vary wildly depending on where you apply from.

While IRCC publishes average processing times, these numbers are constantly shifting due to factors like seasonal demand, local visa office capacity, and even geopolitical events. For example, a study permit from one country might take just a few weeks, while from another it could stretch to several months.

What many applicants don’t realize is that processing time is only part of the story. The quality and completeness of your application play a huge role. Missing documents, unclear purpose of travel, or inconsistencies between your forms and supporting evidence can all trigger delays—or worse, refusals.

That’s why it’s crucial to prepare your file strategically, not just quickly. Understanding how IRCC assesses applications can make the difference between a smooth approval and a long wait in limbo.

Below, we’ve compiled a current list of IRCC processing times for temporary visa applications submitted from outside Canada to give you a clear picture of what to expect.

Processing time for Visiting Visa as at October 20, 2025

S/N	COUNTRY	PROCESSING TIME (VISITING VISA)
1	Afghanistan	94 days
2	Albania	57 days
3	Algeria	42 days
4	Andorra	No processing time available
5	Angola	84 days
6	Anguilla	No processing time available
7	Antigua and Barbuda	37 days
8	Argentina	31 days
9	Armenia	26 days
10	Aruba	No processing time available
11	Australia	17 days
12	Austria	68 days
13	Azerbaijan	20 days
14	Bahamas	45 days
15	Bahrain	37 days
16	Bangladesh	25 days
17	Barbados	68 days
18	Belarus	32 days
19	Belgium	114 days
20	Belize	26 days
21	Benin	501 days
22	Bermuda	45 days
23	Bhutan	No processing time available
24	Bolivia	22 days
25	Bonaire	No processing time available
26	Bosnia and Herzegovina	107 days
27	Botswana	69 days
28	Brazil	47 days
29	British Virgin Islands	No processing time available
30	Brunei	No processing time available
31	Bulgaria	14 days
32	Burkina Faso	121 days
33	Burma (Myanmar)	26 days
34	Burundi	206 days
35	Cambodia	23 days
36	Cameroon	603 days
37	Cabo Verde	No processing time available
38	Cayman Islands	45 days
39	Central African Republic	186 days
40	Chad	230 days
41	Chile	26 days
42	China (People’s Republic of)	24 days
43	Colombia	48 days
44	Comoros Island	No processing time available
45	Costa Rica	23 days
46	Côte d’Ivoire	150 days
47	Croatia	62 days
48	Cuba	20 days
49	Cyprus	58 days
50	Czech Republic	63 days
51	Democratic Republic of Congo (Kinshasa)	560 days
52	Denmark	73 days
53	Djibouti	43 days
54	Dominica	96 days
55	Dominican Republic	21 days
56	Ecuador	40 days
57	Egypt	127 days
58	El Salvador	22 days
59	Equatorial Guinea	266 days
60	Eritrea	76 days
61	Estonia	23 days
62	Eswatini	722 days
63	Ethiopia	63 days
64	Fiji	14 days
65	Finland	59 days
66	France	108 days
67	Gabon	172 days
68	Gambia	229 days
69	Georgia	22 days
70	Germany	75 days
71	Ghana	111 days
72	Greece	57 days
73	Grenada	43 days
74	Gautemala	21 days
75	Guinea	185 days
76	Guinea-Bissau	No processing time available
77	Guyana	34 days
78	Haiti	30 days
79	Holy See	No processing time avaialable
80	Honduras	21 days
81	Hong Kong SAR	26 days
82	Hungary	67 days
83	Iceland	No processing time avaialable
84	India	86 days
85	Indonesia	35 days
86	Iran	223 days
87	Iraq	174 days
88	Ireland	50 days
89	Israel	53 days
90	Italy	59 days
91	Jamaica	33 days
92	Japan	34 days
93	Jordan	143 days
94	Kazakhstan	28 days
95	Kenya	76 days
96	Kiribati	No processing time available
97	Kosovo	56 days
98	Kuwait	53 days
99	Kyrgyzstan	22 days
100	Laos	26 days
101	Latvia	34 days
102	Lebanon	44 days
103	Lesotho	438 days
104	Liberia	228 days
105	Libya	101 days
106	Liechtenstein	No processing time available
107	Lithuania	26 days
108	Luxembourg	104 days
109	Macao SAR	27 days
110	Macedonia	92 days
111	Madagascar	67 days
112	Malawi	208 days
113	Malaysia	35 days
114	Maldives	No processing time available
115	Mali	75 days
116	Malta	55 days
117	Marshall Islands	No processing time available
118	Martinique	No processing time available
119	Mauritania	215 days
120	Mauritius	52 days
121	Mexico	50 days
122	Micronesia (Federated States of)	No processing time available
123	Moldova	17 days
124	Monaco	No processing time available
125	Mongolia	25 days
126	Montenegro	92 days
127	Morocco	70 days
128	Mozambique	513 days
129	Namibia	481 days
130	Nauru	No processing time available
131	Nepal	21 days
132	Netherlands	61 days
133	New Caledonia	No processing time available
134	New Zealand	15 days
135	Nicaragua	29 days
136	Niger	217 days
137	Nigeria	30 days
138	North Korea	No processing time available
139	Norway	87 days
140	Oman	36 days
141	Pakistan	56 days
142	Palestinian Authority (Gaza)	460 days
143	Palestinian Authority (West Bank)	460 days
144	Panama	38 days
145	Papua New Guinea	No processing time available
146	Paraguay	19 days
147	Peru	22 days
148	Philippines	24 days
149	Poland	24 days
150	Portugal	100 days
151	Puerto Rico	No processing time available
152	Qatar	54 days
153	Romania	13 days
154	Republic of Congo (Brazzaville)	121 days
155	Russia	32 days
156	Rwanda	143 days
157	Samoa	No processing time available
158	San Marino	No processing time available
159	Sao Tome and Principe	No processing time available
160	Saudi Arabia	76 days
161	Senegal	240 days
162	Serbia	85 days
163	Seychelles	No processing time available
164	Sierra Leone	146 days
165	Singapore	34 days
166	Slovakia	No processing time available
167	Slovenia	71 days
168	Solomon Islanda	No processing time available
169	Somalia	No processing time available
170	South Africa	95 days
171	South Korea	32 days
172	South Sudan	No processing time available
173	Spain	105 days
174	Sri Lanka	68 days
175	St. Kitts and Nevis	No processing time available
176	St. Lucia	39 days
177	St. Vincent and Grenadines	40 days
178	Sudan	No processing time available
179	Suriname	46 days
180	Sweden	72 days
181	Switzerland	111 days
182	Syria	222 days
183	Tahiti	No processing time available
184	Taiwan	30 days
185	Tajikistan	38 days
186	Tanzania	79 days
187	Thailand	23 days
188	Timor-Leste (Timor oriental)	No processing time available
189	Togo	414 days
190	Tonga	No processing time available
191	Trinidad and Tobago	36 days
192	Tunisia	100 days
193	Turkiye	23 days
194	Turkmenistan	89 days
195	Turks and Caicos Islands	45 days
196	Tuvalu	No processing time available
197	Uganda	75 days
198	Ukraine	56 days
199	United Arab Emirates	85 days
200	United Kingdom	57 days
201	United States of America	40 days
202	Uruguay	29 days
203	US Virgin Islands	No processing time available
204	Uzbekistan	32 days
205	Vanuatu	No processing time available
206	Venezuela	41 days
207	Vietnam	40 days
208	Yemen	99 days
209	Zambia	731 days
210	Zimbabwe	528 days

Processing time for Work Permit as at October 20, 2025

S/N	COUNTRY	PROCESSING TIME (WORK PERMIT)
1	Afghanistan	No processing time available
2	Albania	11 weeks
3	Algeria	12 weeks
4	Andorra	No processing time available
5	Angola	No processing time available
6	Anguilla	No processing time available
7	Antigua and Barbuda	No processing time available
8	Argentina	6 weeks
9	Armenia	No processing time available
10	Aruba	No processing time available
11	Australia	6 weeks
12	Austria	No processing time available
13	Azerbaijan	No processing time available
14	Bahamas	No processing time available
15	Bahrain	No processing time available
16	Bangladesh	9 weeks
17	Barbados	No processing time available
18	Belarus	No processing time available
19	Belgium	7 weeks
20	Belize	No processing time available
21	Benin	No processing time available
22	Bermuda	No processing time available
23	Bhutan	No processing time available
24	Bolivia	No processing time available
25	Bonaire	No processing time available
26	Bosnia and Herzegovina	No processing time available
27	Botswana	No processing time available
28	Brazil	7 weeks
29	British Virgin Islands	No processing time available
30	Brunei	No processing time available
31	Bulgaria	No processing time available
32	Burkina Faso	7 weeks
33	Burma (Myanmar)	No processing time available
34	Burundi	No processing time available
35	Cambodia	No processing time available
36	Cameroon	7 weeks
37	Cabo Verde	No processing time available
38	Cayman Islands	No processing time available
39	Central African Republic	No processing time available
40	Chad	No processing time available
41	Chile	5 weeks
42	China (People’s Republic of)	8 weeks
43	Colombia	9 weeks
44	Comoros Island	No processing time available
45	Costa Rica	No processing time available
46	Côte d’Ivoire	11 weeks
47	Croatia	No processing time available
48	Cuba	No processing time available
49	Cyprus	No processing time available
50	Czech Republic	No processing time available
51	Democratic Republic of Congo (Kinshasa)	10 weeks
52	Denmark	No processing time available
53	Djibouti	No processing time available
54	Dominica	No processing time available
55	Dominican Republic	6 weeks
56	Ecuador	12 weeks
57	Egypt	9 weeks
58	El Salvador	3 weeks
59	Equatorial Guinea	No processing time available
60	Eritrea	No processing time available
61	Estonia	No processing time available
62	Eswatini	No processing time available
63	Ethiopia	No processing time available
64	Fiji	No processing time available
65	Finland	No processing time available
66	France	7 weeks
67	Gabon	No processing time available
68	Gambia	No processing time available
69	Georgia	No processing time available
70	Germany	12 weeks
71	Ghana	12 weeks
72	Greece	No processing time available
73	Grenada	No processing time available
74	Gautemala	1 week
75	Guinea	No processing time available
76	Guinea-Bissau	No processing time available
77	Guyana	No processing time available
78	Haiti	7 weeks
79	Holy See	No processing time available
80	Honduras	4 weeks
81	Hong Kong SAR	35 weeks
82	Hungary	No processing time available
83	Iceland	No processing time available
84	India	9 weeks
85	Indonesia	4 weeks
86	Iran	50 weeks
87	Iraq	43 weeks
88	Ireland	No processing time available
89	Israel	10 weeks
90	Italy	11 weeks
91	Jamaica	6 weeks
92	Japan	6 weeks
93	Jordan	No processing time available
94	Kazakhstan	No processing time available
95	Kenya	11 weeks
96	Kiribati	No processing time available
97	Kosovo	No processing time available
98	Kuwait	23 weeks
99	Kyrgyzstan	No processing time available
100	Laos	No processing time available
101	Latvia	No processing time available
102	Lebanon	18 weeks
103	Lesotho	No processing time available
104	Liberia	No processing time available
105	Libya	No processing time available
106	Liechtenstein	No processing time available
107	Lithuania	No processing time available
108	Luxembourg	No processing time available
109	Macao SAR	No processing time available
110	Macedonia	No processing time available
111	Madagascar	24 weeks
112	Malawi	No processing time available
113	Malaysia	8 weeks
114	Maldives	No processing time available
115	Mali	No processing time available
116	Malta	No processing time available
117	Marshall Islands	No processing time available
118	Martinique	No processing time available
119	Mauritania	No processing time available
120	Mauritius	28 weeks
121	Mexico	3 weeks
122	Micronesia (Federated States of)	No processing time available
123	Moldova	No processing time available
124	Monaco	No processing time available
125	Mongolia	No processing time available
126	Montenegro	No processing time available
127	Morocco	12 weeks
128	Mozambique	No processing time available
129	Namibia	No processing time available
130	Nauru	No processing time available
131	Nepal	4 weeks
132	Netherlands	No processing time available
133	New Caledonia	No processing time available
134	New Zealand	No processing time available
135	Nicaragua	No processing time available
136	Niger	No processing time available
137	Nigeria	10 weeks
138	North Korea	No processing time available
139	Norway	No processing time available
140	Oman	No processing time available
141	Pakistan	11 weeks
142	Palestinian Authority (Gaza)	No processing time available
143	Palestinian Authority (West Bank)	No processing time available
144	Panama	No processing time available
145	Papua New Guinea	No processing time available
146	Paraguay	No processing time available
147	Peru	6 weeks
148	Philippines	7 weeks
149	Poland	No processing time available
150	Portugal	No processing time available
151	Puerto Rico	No processing time available
152	Qatar	20 weeks
153	Romania	No processing time available
154	Republic of Congo (Brazzaville)	No processing time available
155	Russia	7 weeks
156	Rwanda	No processing time available
157	Samoa	No processing time available
158	San Marino	No processing time available
159	Sao Tome and Principe	No processing time available
160	Saudi Arabia	7 weeks
161	Senegal	10 weeks
162	Serbia	No processing time available
163	Seychelles	No processing time available
164	Sierra Leone	No processing time available
165	Singapore	8 weeks
166	Slovakia	No processing time available
167	Slovenia	No processing time available
168	Solomon Islanda	No processing time available
169	Somalia	No processing time available
170	South Africa	13 weeks
171	South Korea	9 weeks
172	South Sudan	No processing time available
173	Spain	11 weeks
174	Sri Lanka	10 weeks
175	St. Kitts and Nevis	No processing time available
176	St. Lucia	No processing time available
177	St. Vincent and Grenadines	No processing time available
178	Sudan	No processing time available
179	Suriname	No processing time available
180	Sweden	10 weeks
181	Switzerland	No processing time available
182	Syria	No processing time available
183	Tahiti	No processing time available
184	Taiwan	8 weeks
185	Tajikistan	No processing time available
186	Tanzania	No processing time available
187	Thailand	5 weeks
188	Timor-Leste (Timor oriental)	No processing time available
189	Togo	13 weeks
190	Tonga	No processing time available
191	Trinidad and Tobago	6 weeks
192	Tunisia	10 weeks
193	Turkiye	4 weeks
194	Turkmenistan	No processing time available
195	Turks and Caicos Islands	No processing time available
196	Tuvalu	No processing time available
197	Uganda	No processing time available
198	Ukraine	No processing time available
199	United Arab Emirates	23 weeks
200	United Kingdom	9 weeks
201	United States of America	4 weeks
202	Uruguay	No processing time available
203	US Virgin Islands	No processing time available
204	Uzbekistan	No processing time available
205	Vanuatu	No processing time available
206	Venezuela	No processing time available
207	Vietnam	11 weeks
208	Yemen	No processing time available
209	Zambia	No processing time available
210	Zimbabwe	No processing time available

PROCESSING TIME FOR STUDY PERMIT AS AT OCTOBER 20, 2025

S/N	COUNTRY	PROCESSING TIME (STUDY PERMIT)
1	Afghanistan	No processing time available
2	Albania	No processing time available
3	Algeria	5 weeks
4	Andorra	No processing time available
5	Angola	No processing time available
6	Anguilla	No processing time available
7	Antigua and Barbuda	No processing time available
8	Argentina	No processing time available
9	Armenia	No processing time available
10	Aruba	No processing time available
11	Australia	11 weeks
12	Austria	11 weeks
13	Azerbaijan	4 weeks
14	Bahamas	12 weeks
15	Bahrain	No processing time available
16	Bangladesh	4 weeks
17	Barbados	11 weeks
18	Belarus	No processing time available
19	Belgium	11 weeks
20	Belize	No processing time available
21	Benin	11 weeks
22	Bermuda	No processing time available
23	Bhutan	5 weeks
24	Bolivia	No processing time available
25	Bonaire	No processing time available
26	Bosnia and Herzegovina	No processing time available
27	Botswana	No processing time available
28	Brazil	6 weeks
29	British Virgin Islands	No processing time available
30	Brunei	No processing time available
31	Bulgaria	No processing time available
32	Burkina Faso	5 weeks
33	Burma (Myanmar)	5 weeks
34	Burundi	16 weeks
35	Cambodia	5 weeks
36	Cameroon	6 weeks
37	Cabo Verde	No processing time available
38	Cayman Islands	No processing time available
39	Central African Republic	No processing time available
40	Chad	7 weeks
41	Chile	12 weeks
42	China (People’s Republic of)	8 weeks
43	Colombia	7 weeks
44	Comoros Island	No processing time available
45	Costa Rica	No processing time available
46	Côte d’Ivoire	9 weeks
47	Croatia	No processing time available
48	Cuba	No processing time available
49	Cyprus	No processing time available
50	Czech Republic	12 weeks
51	Democratic Republic of Congo (Kinshasa)	5 weeks
52	Denmark	13 weeks
53	Djibouti	No processing time available
54	Dominica	No processing time available
55	Dominican Republic	5 weeks
56	Ecuador	6 weeks
57	Egypt	8 weeks
58	El Salvador	No processing time available
59	Equatorial Guinea	No processing time available
60	Eritrea	No processing time available
61	Estonia	No processing time available
62	Eswatini	No processing time available
63	Ethiopia	9 weeks
64	Fiji	No processing time available
65	Finland	No processing time available
66	France	9 weeks
67	Gabon	9 weeks
68	Gambia	12 weeks
69	Georgia	No processing time available
70	Germany	10 weeks
71	Ghana	15 weeks
72	Greece	No processing time available
73	Grenada	No processing time available
74	Gautemala	No processing time available
75	Guinea	8 weeks
76	Guinea-Bissau	No processing time available
77	Guyana	No processing time available
78	Haiti	4 weeks
79	Holy See	No processing time available
80	Honduras	No processing time available
81	Hong Kong SAR	12 weeks
82	Hungary	No processing time available
83	Iceland	No processing time available
84	India	4 weeks
85	Indonesia	5 weeks
86	Iran	59 weeks
87	Iraq	22 weeks
88	Ireland	12 weeks
89	Israel	11 weeks
90	Italy	8 weeks
91	Jamaica	6 weeks
92	Japan	2 weeks
93	Jordan	6 weeks
94	Kazakhstan	8 weeks
95	Kenya	9 weeks
96	Kiribati	No processing time available
97	Kosovo	No processing time available
98	Kuwait	6 weeks
99	Kyrgyzstan	No processing time available
100	Laos	No processing time available
101	Latvia	No processing time available
102	Lebanon	10 weeks
103	Lesotho	No processing time available
104	Liberia	10 weeks
105	Libya	No processing time available
106	Liechtenstein	No processing time available
107	Lithuania	No processing time available
108	Luxembourg	No processing time available
109	Macao SAR	No processing time available
110	Macedonia	No processing time available
111	Madagascar	16 weeks
112	Malawi	No processing time available
113	Malaysia	8 weeks
114	Maldives	No processing time available
115	Mali	10 weeks
116	Malta	No processing time available
117	Marshall Islands	No processing time available
118	Martinique	12 weeks
119	Mauritania	No processing time available
120	Mauritius	16 weeks
121	Mexico	8 weeks
122	Micronesia (Federated States of)	No processing time available
123	Moldova	No processing time available
124	Monaco	No processing time available
125	Mongolia	4 weeks
126	Montenegro	No processing time available
127	Morocco	8 weeks
128	Mozambique	No processing time available
129	Namibia	No processing time available
130	Nauru	No processing time available
131	Nepal	4 weeks
132	Netherlands	12 weeks
133	New Caledonia	No processing time available
134	New Zealand	No processing time available
135	Nicaragua	No processing time available
136	Niger	10 weeks
137	Nigeria	9 weeks
138	North Korea	No processing time available
139	Norway	12 weeks
140	Oman	3 weeks
141	Pakistan	12 weeks
142	Palestinian Authority (Gaza)	No processing time available
143	Palestinian Authority (West Bank)	No processing time available
144	Panama	7 weeks
145	Papua New Guinea	No processing time available
146	Paraguay	No processing time available
147	Peru	4 weeks
148	Philippines	5 weeks
149	Poland	10 weeks
150	Portugal	No processing time available
151	Puerto Rico	No processing time available
152	Qatar	6 weeks
153	Romania	No processing time available
154	Republic of Congo (Brazzaville)	8 weeks
155	Russia	5 weeks
156	Rwanda	17 weeks
157	Samoa	No processing time available
158	San Marino	No processing time available
159	Sao Tome and Principe	No processing time available
160	Saudi Arabia	6 weeks
161	Senegal	8 weeks
162	Serbia	No processing time available
163	Seychelles	No processing time available
164	Sierra Leone	No processing time available
165	Singapore	9 weeks
166	Slovakia	13 weeks
167	Slovenia	No processing time available
168	Solomon Islands	No processing time available
169	Somalia	No processing time available
170	South Africa	14 weeks
171	South Korea	3 weeks
172	South Sudan	No processing time available
173	Spain	13 weeks
174	Sri Lanka	7 weeks
175	St. Kitts and Nevis	No processing time available
176	St. Lucia	No processing time available
177	St. Vincent and Grenadines	No processing time available
178	Sudan	No processing time available
179	Suriname	No processing time available
180	Sweden	12 weeks
181	Switzerland	12 weeks
182	Syria	No processing time available
183	Tahiti	No processing time available
184	Taiwan	13 weeks
185	Tajikistan	No processing time available
186	Tanzania	12 weeks
187	Thailand	4 weeks
188	Timor-Leste (Timor oriental)	No processing time available
189	Togo	16 weeks
190	Tonga	No processing time available
191	Trinidad and Tobago	5 weeks
192	Tunisia	8 weeks
193	Turkiye	4 weeks
194	Turkmenistan	No processing time available
195	Turks and Caicos Islands	No processing time available
196	Tuvalu	No processing time available
197	Uganda	8 weeks
198	Ukraine	No processing time available
199	United Arab Emirates	7 weeks
200	United Kingdom	10 weeks
201	United States of America	6 weeks
202	Uruguay	No processing time available
203	US Virgin Islands	No processing time available
204	Uzbekistan	5 weeks
205	Vanuatu	No processing time available
206	Venezuela	No processing time available
207	Vietnam	8 weeks
208	Yemen	No processing time available
209	Zambia	No processing time available
210	Zimbabwe	15 weeks

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October 9, 2025

Canada Temporary Visa Processing Times- October 8, 2025 Update

By EUIC Admin Temporary Visa

Dear future neighbour,

Planning to travel, study, or work in Canada soon? One of the biggest questions on everyone’s mind is: “How long will my visa take to process?”

Here’s some help. Below is the latest global update on processing times for temporary Canadian visas — covering work permits, visitor visas, and study permits as released by IRCC on October 8, 2025. These timelines are refreshed every week, so checking regularly is the best way to stay informed and plan ahead.

Before getting into the numbers, let’s quickly go over what these processing times actually mean and why they can vary from one applicant to another.

What Processing Time Really Means

A visa processing time isn’t a countdown or a fixed guarantee, it’s an average based on how long it took IRCC to finalize most applications in the same category. The clock starts once your complete application is received by IRCC (not when you first hit “submit”). For paper applications, the timer begins the day it arrives in their mailroom.

Every application moves at its own pace. Several factors can affect your timeline:

The workload at your regional visa office
Whether your application is complete and accurate
Biometrics and medical exam appointments
Security or background verifications
Seasonal demand and IRCC’s internal priorities

So, if a visitor visa shows an estimated 45 days for your country, take it as a guide, not a promise.

Notes for Study Permit Applicants

Canada remains a top choice for international students, and study permits continue to be one of the most requested visa types. If you’re applying for one, here are a few key things to keep in mind:

Show strong financial proof
IRCC wants to see clear, recent evidence that you can cover tuition, living costs, and return travel. Weak or incomplete financial documents can lead to delays or even refusals.
Verify your letter of acceptance
Make sure your acceptance letter from a Designated Learning Institution (DLI) is official and that all details — dates, program, and school information — are accurate.
Don’t delay biometrics or medical exams
Your application won’t move forward until these are completed, so schedule them as soon as possible after applying.
Check if you qualify to apply from inside Canada
If you’re already in Canada (for example, switching from a visitor or work permit), processing times and requirements can differ from applications made abroad.
Apply early for upcoming intakes
Processing tends to slow down before major terms, like September or January, when thousands of students apply at once. Submitting early gives you a smoother path — and peace of mind.

If you’re aiming to start your studies in Winter 2026, now is the perfect time to get your documents ready and your application submitted.

Key Takeaways

Whether you’re visiting, studying, or working in Canada, staying informed about IRCC’s processing times helps you plan with confidence. These numbers aren’t static- they change weekly, reflecting the real-time workload across visa offices worldwide.

Below, you’ll find the updated processing times for all countries as of October 8, 2025. Bookmark this post or check back often — the figures can shift from week to week, and a small change could make a big difference in your travel or study plans.

IRCC Processing time for Visiting Visa as at October 8, 2025

S/N	COUNTRY	PROCESSING TIME (VISITING VISA)
1	Afghanistan	121 days
2	Albania	56 days
3	Algeria	44 days
4	Andorra	No processing time available
5	Angola	555 days
6	Anguilla	No processing time available
7	Antigua and Barbuda	28 days
8	Argentina	16 days
9	Armenia	25 days
10	Aruba	No processing time available
11	Australia	10 days
12	Austria	78 days
13	Azerbaijan	21 days
14	Bahamas	38 days
15	Bahrain	31 days
16	Bangladesh	20 days
17	Barbados	32 days
18	Belarus	29 days
19	Belgium	104 days
20	Belize	15 days
21	Benin	460 days
22	Bermuda	34 days
23	Bhutan	19 days
24	Bolivia	16 days
25	Bonaire	No processing time available
26	Bosnia and Herzegovina	116 days
27	Botswana	162 days
28	Brazil	36 days
29	British Virgin Islands	No processing time available
30	Brunei	No processing time available
31	Bulgaria	11 days
32	Burkina Faso	97 days
33	Burma (Myanmar)	21 days
34	Burundi	152 days
35	Cambodia	21 days
36	Cameroon	593 days
37	Cabo Verde	No processing time available
38	Cayman Islands	30 days
39	Central African Republic	149 days
40	Chad	251 days
41	Chile	16 days
42	China (People’s Republic of)	21 days
43	Colombia	51 days
44	Comoros Island	No processing time available
45	Costa Rica	15 days
46	Côte d’Ivoire	179 days
47	Croatia	64 days
48	Cuba	15 days
49	Cyprus	55 days
50	Czech Republic	72 days
51	Democratic Republic of Congo (Kinshasa)	568 days
52	Denmark	44 days
53	Djibouti	29 days
54	Dominica	101 days
55	Dominican Republic	15 days
56	Ecuador	36 days
57	Egypt	125 days
58	El Salvador	15 days
59	Equatorial Guinea	336 days
60	Eritrea	66 days
61	Estonia	20 days
62	Eswatini	567 days
63	Ethiopia	63 days
64	Fiji	9 days
65	Finland	51 days
66	France	99 days
67	Gabon	152 days
68	Gambia	364 days
69	Georgia	21 days
70	Germany	93 days
71	Ghana	99 days
72	Greece	57 days
73	Grenada	29 days
74	Gautemala	15 days
75	Guinea	185 days
76	Guinea-Bissau	No processing time available
77	Guyana	28 days
78	Haiti	18 days
79	Holy See	No processing time avaialable
80	Honduras	15 days
81	Hong Kong SAR	22 days
82	Hungary	67 days
83	Iceland	148 days
84	India	77 days
85	Indonesia	34 days
86	Iran	202 days
87	Iraq	175 days
88	Ireland	44 days
89	Israel	46 days
90	Italy	55 days
91	Jamaica	32 days
92	Japan	29 days
93	Jordan	145 days
94	Kazakhstan	26 days
95	Kenya	72 days
96	Kiribati	No processing time available
97	Kosovo	95 days
98	Kuwait	43 days
99	Kyrgyzstan	17 days
100	Laos	18 days
101	Latvia	21 days
102	Lebanon	49 days
103	Lesotho	438 days
104	Liberia	170 days
105	Libya	101 days
106	Liechtenstein	No processing time available
107	Lithuania	18 days
108	Luxembourg	92 days
109	Macao SAR	20 days
110	Macedonia	93 days
111	Madagascar	394 days
112	Malawi	425 days
113	Malaysia	31 days
114	Maldives	No processing time available
115	Mali	82 days
116	Malta	44 days
117	Marshall Islands	No processing time available
118	Martinique	No processing time available
119	Mauritania	470 days
120	Mauritius	60 days
121	Mexico	63 days
122	Micronesia (Federated States of)	No processing time available
123	Moldova	10 days
124	Monaco	No processing time available
125	Mongolia	22 days
126	Montenegro	80 days
127	Morocco	64 days
128	Mozambique	486 days
129	Namibia	473 days
130	Nauru	No processing time available
131	Nepal	18 days
132	Netherlands	47 days
133	New Caledonia	No processing time available
134	New Zealand	9 days
135	Nicaragua	16 days
136	Niger	224 days
137	Nigeria	28 days
138	North Korea	No processing time available
139	Norway	79 days
140	Oman	32 days
141	Pakistan	50 days
142	Palestinian Authority (Gaza)	386 days
143	Palestinian Authority (West Bank)	386 days
144	Panama	36 days
145	Papua New Guinea	No processing time available
146	Paraguay	15 days
147	Peru	16 days
148	Philippines	18 days
149	Poland	24 days
150	Portugal	94 days
151	Puerto Rico	No processing time available
152	Qatar	47 days
153	Romania	9 days
154	Republic of Congo (Brazzaville)	111 days
155	Russia	29 days
156	Rwanda	143 days
157	Samoa	No processing time available
158	San Marino	No processing time available
159	Sao Tome and Principe	No processing time available
160	Saudi Arabia	74 days
161	Senegal	244 days
162	Serbia	91 days
163	Seychelles	No processing time available
164	Sierra Leone	137 days
165	Singapore	32 days
166	Slovakia	No processing time available
167	Slovenia	71 days
168	Solomon Islanda	No processing time available
169	Somalia	54 days
170	South Africa	374 days
171	South Korea	28 days
172	South Sudan	No processing time available
173	Spain	99 days
174	Sri Lanka	66 days
175	St. Kitts and Nevis	27 days
176	St. Lucia	35 days
177	St. Vincent and Grenadines	36 days
178	Sudan	287 days
179	Suriname	22 days
180	Sweden	51 days
181	Switzerland	99 days
182	Syria	289 days
183	Tahiti	No processing time available
184	Taiwan	26 days
185	Tajikistan	29 days
186	Tanzania	124 days
187	Thailand	20 days
188	Timor-Leste (Timor oriental)	No processing time available
189	Togo	336 days
190	Tonga	No processing time available
191	Trinidad and Tobago	32 days
192	Tunisia	93 days
193	Turkiye	18 days
194	Turkmenistan	No processing time available
195	Turks and Caicos Islands	31 days
196	Tuvalu	No processing time available
197	Uganda	71 days
198	Ukraine	46 days
199	United Arab Emirates	75 days
200	United Kingdom	49 days
201	United States of America	24 days
202	Uruguay	17 days
203	US Virgin Islands	No processing time available
204	Uzbekistan	26 days
205	Vanuatu	No processing time available
206	Venezuela	36 days
207	Vietnam	35 days
208	Yemen	No processing time available
209	Zambia	699 days
210	Zimbabwe	533 days

IRCC Processing time for Work Permit as at October 8, 2025

S/N	COUNTRY	PROCESSING TIME (WORK PERMIT)
1	Afghanistan	No processing time available
2	Albania	10 weeks
3	Algeria	12 weeks
4	Andorra	No processing time available
5	Angola	No processing time available
6	Anguilla	No processing time available
7	Antigua and Barbuda	No processing time available
8	Argentina	6 weeks
9	Armenia	No processing time available
10	Aruba	No processing time available
11	Australia	3 weeks
12	Austria	No processing time available
13	Azerbaijan	No processing time available
14	Bahamas	No processing time available
15	Bahrain	No processing time available
16	Bangladesh	9 weeks
17	Barbados	No processing time available
18	Belarus	No processing time available
19	Belgium	5 weeks
20	Belize	No processing time available
21	Benin	7 weeks
22	Bermuda	No processing time available
23	Bhutan	No processing time available
24	Bolivia	No processing time available
25	Bonaire	No processing time available
26	Bosnia and Herzegovina	No processing time available
27	Botswana	No processing time available
28	Brazil	6 weeks
29	British Virgin Islands	No processing time available
30	Brunei	No processing time available
31	Bulgaria	No processing time available
32	Burkina Faso	6 weeks
33	Burma (Myanmar)	No processing time available
34	Burundi	No processing time available
35	Cambodia	No processing time available
36	Cameroon	8 weeks
37	Cabo Verde	No processing time available
38	Cayman Islands	No processing time available
39	Central African Republic	No processing time available
40	Chad	No processing time available
41	Chile	5 weeks
42	China (People’s Republic of)	8 weeks
43	Colombia	8 weeks
44	Comoros Island	No processing time available
45	Costa Rica	No processing time available
46	Côte d’Ivoire	15 weeks
47	Croatia	No processing time available
48	Cuba	No processing time available
49	Cyprus	No processing time available
50	Czech Republic	No processing time available
51	Democratic Republic of Congo (Kinshasa)	9 weeks
52	Denmark	No processing time available
53	Djibouti	No processing time available
54	Dominica	No processing time available
55	Dominican Republic	6 weeks
56	Ecuador	9 weeks
57	Egypt	12 weeks
58	El Salvador	3 weeks
59	Equatorial Guinea	No processing time available
60	Eritrea	No processing time available
61	Estonia	No processing time available
62	Eswatini	No processing time available
63	Ethiopia	No processing time available
64	Fiji	No processing time available
65	Finland	No processing time available
66	France	6 weeks
67	Gabon	No processing time available
68	Gambia	No processing time available
69	Georgia	No processing time available
70	Germany	11 weeks
71	Ghana	11 weeks
72	Greece	No processing time available
73	Grenada	No processing time available
74	Gautemala	1 week
75	Guinea	No processing time available
76	Guinea-Bissau	No processing time available
77	Guyana	No processing time available
78	Haiti	5 weeks
79	Holy See	No processing time available
80	Honduras	3 weeks
81	Hong Kong SAR	32 weeks
82	Hungary	No processing time available
83	Iceland	No processing time available
84	India	8 weeks
85	Indonesia	No processing time available
86	Iran	50 weeks
87	Iraq	48 weeks
88	Ireland	No processing time available
89	Israel	9 weeks
90	Italy	10 weeks
91	Jamaica	5 weeks
92	Japan	7 weeks
93	Jordan	No processing time available
94	Kazakhstan	No processing time available
95	Kenya	9 weeks
96	Kiribati	No processing time available
97	Kosovo	No processing time available
98	Kuwait	18 weeks
99	Kyrgyzstan	No processing time available
100	Laos	No processing time available
101	Latvia	No processing time available
102	Lebanon	11 weeks
103	Lesotho	No processing time available
104	Liberia	No processing time available
105	Libya	No processing time available
106	Liechtenstein	No processing time available
107	Lithuania	No processing time available
108	Luxembourg	No processing time available
109	Macao SAR	No processing time available
110	Macedonia	No processing time available
111	Madagascar	22 weeks
112	Malawi	No processing time available
113	Malaysia	7 weeks
114	Maldives	No processing time available
115	Mali	No processing time available
116	Malta	No processing time available
117	Marshall Islands	No processing time available
118	Martinique	No processing time available
119	Mauritania	No processing time available
120	Mauritius	27 weeks
121	Mexico	2 weeks
122	Micronesia (Federated States of)	No processing time available
123	Moldova	No processing time available
124	Monaco	No processing time available
125	Mongolia	No processing time available
126	Montenegro	No processing time available
127	Morocco	11 weeks
128	Mozambique	No processing time available
129	Namibia	No processing time available
130	Nauru	No processing time available
131	Nepal	4 weeks
132	Netherlands	No processing time available
133	New Caledonia	No processing time available
134	New Zealand	No processing time available
135	Nicaragua	No processing time available
136	Niger	No processing time available
137	Nigeria	12 weeks
138	North Korea	No processing time available
139	Norway	No processing time available
140	Oman	No processing time available
141	Pakistan	11 weeks
142	Palestinian Authority (Gaza)	No processing time available
143	Palestinian Authority (West Bank)	No processing time available
144	Panama	No processing time available
145	Papua New Guinea	No processing time available
146	Paraguay	No processing time available
147	Peru	4 weeks
148	Philippines	6 weeks
149	Poland	No processing time available
150	Portugal	No processing time available
151	Puerto Rico	No processing time available
152	Qatar	20 weeks
153	Romania	No processing time available
154	Republic of Congo (Brazzaville)	No processing time available
155	Russia	7 weeks
156	Rwanda	No processing time available
157	Samoa	No processing time available
158	San Marino	No processing time available
159	Sao Tome and Principe	No processing time available
160	Saudi Arabia	7 weeks
161	Senegal	9 weeks
162	Serbia	No processing time available
163	Seychelles	No processing time available
164	Sierra Leone	No processing time available
165	Singapore	8 weeks
166	Slovakia	No processing time available
167	Slovenia	No processing time available
168	Solomon Islanda	No processing time available
169	Somalia	No processing time available
170	South Africa	24 weeks
171	South Korea	9 weeks
172	South Sudan	No processing time available
173	Spain	9 weeks
174	Sri Lanka	8 weeks
175	St. Kitts and Nevis	No processing time available
176	St. Lucia	No processing time available
177	St. Vincent and Grenadines	No processing time available
178	Sudan	No processing time available
179	Suriname	No processing time available
180	Sweden	7 weeks
181	Switzerland	No processing time available
182	Syria	No processing time available
183	Tahiti	No processing time available
184	Taiwan	8 weeks
185	Tajikistan	No processing time available
186	Tanzania	No processing time available
187	Thailand	5 weeks
188	Timor-Leste (Timor oriental)	No processing time available
189	Togo	11 weeks
190	Tonga	No processing time available
191	Trinidad and Tobago	5 weeks
192	Tunisia	10 weeks
193	Turkiye	4 weeks
194	Turkmenistan	No processing time available
195	Turks and Caicos Islands	No processing time available
196	Tuvalu	No processing time available
197	Uganda	No processing time available
198	Ukraine	No processing time available
199	United Arab Emirates	23 weeks
200	United Kingdom	9 weeks
201	United States of America	3 weeks
202	Uruguay	No processing time available
203	US Virgin Islands	No processing time available
204	Uzbekistan	No processing time available
205	Vanuatu	No processing time available
206	Venezuela	No processing time available
207	Vietnam	10 weeks
208	Yemen	No processing time available
209	Zambia	No processing time available
210	Zimbabwe	No processing time available

IRCC processing time for Study Permit as at October 8, 2025

S/N	COUNTRY	PROCESSING TIME (STUDY PERMIT)
1	Afghanistan	No processing time available
2	Albania	7 weeks
3	Algeria	4 weeks
4	Andorra	No processing time available
5	Angola	No processing time available
6	Anguilla	No processing time available
7	Antigua and Barbuda	No processing time available
8	Argentina	No processing time available
9	Armenia	No processing time available
10	Aruba	No processing time available
11	Australia	11 weeks
12	Austria	10 weeks
13	Azerbaijan	5 weeks
14	Bahamas	11 weeks
15	Bahrain	No processing time available
16	Bangladesh	3 weeks
17	Barbados	10 weeks
18	Belarus	No processing time available
19	Belgium	10 weeks
20	Belize	No processing time available
21	Benin	10 weeks
22	Bermuda	No processing time available
23	Bhutan	4 weeks
24	Bolivia	No processing time available
25	Bonaire	No processing time available
26	Bosnia and Herzegovina	No processing time available
27	Botswana	No processing time available
28	Brazil	6 weeks
29	British Virgin Islands	No processing time available
30	Brunei	No processing time available
31	Bulgaria	No processing time available
32	Burkina Faso	7 weeks
33	Burma (Myanmar)	4 weeks
34	Burundi	13 weeks
35	Cambodia	4 weeks
36	Cameroon	6 weeks
37	Cabo Verde	No processing time available
38	Cayman Islands	No processing time available
39	Central African Republic	No processing time available
40	Chad	9 weeks
41	Chile	10 weeks
42	China (People’s Republic of)	6 weeks
43	Colombia	7 weeks
44	Comoros Island	No processing time available
45	Costa Rica	No processing time available
46	Côte d’Ivoire	8 weeks
47	Croatia	No processing time available
48	Cuba	No processing time available
49	Cyprus	No processing time available
50	Czech Republic	10 weeks
51	Democratic Republic of Congo (Kinshasa)	5 weeks
52	Denmark	11 weeks
53	Djibouti	No processing time available
54	Dominica	No processing time available
55	Dominican Republic	5 weeks
56	Ecuador	6 weeks
57	Egypt	9 weeks
58	El Salvador	No processing time available
59	Equatorial Guinea	No processing time available
60	Eritrea	No processing time available
61	Estonia	No processing time available
62	Eswatini	No processing time available
63	Ethiopia	10 weeks
64	Fiji	No processing time available
65	Finland	No processing time available
66	France	10 weeks
67	Gabon	6 weeks
68	Gambia	9 weeks
69	Georgia	No processing time available
70	Germany	10 weeks
71	Ghana	12 weeks
72	Greece	No processing time available
73	Grenada	No processing time available
74	Gautemala	No processing time available
75	Guinea	8 weeks
76	Guinea-Bissau	No processing time available
77	Guyana	No processing time available
78	Haiti	4 weeks
79	Holy See	No processing time available
80	Honduras	No processing time available
81	Hong Kong SAR	10 weeks
82	Hungary	No processing time available
83	Iceland	No processing time available
84	India	4 weeks
85	Indonesia	4 weeks
86	Iran	52 weeks
87	Iraq	17 weeks
88	Ireland	11 weeks
89	Israel	10 weeks
90	Italy	10 weeks
91	Jamaica	4 weeks
92	Japan	10 weeks
93	Jordan	6 weeks
94	Kazakhstan	8 weeks
95	Kenya	9 weeks
96	Kiribati	No processing time available
97	Kosovo	No processing time available
98	Kuwait	7 weeks
99	Kyrgyzstan	No processing time available
100	Laos	No processing time available
101	Latvia	No processing time available
102	Lebanon	9 weeks
103	Lesotho	No processing time available
104	Liberia	11 weeks
105	Libya	No processing time available
106	Liechtenstein	No processing time available
107	Lithuania	No processing time available
108	Luxembourg	No processing time available
109	Macao SAR	No processing time available
110	Macedonia	No processing time available
111	Madagascar	21 weeks
112	Malawi	No processing time available
113	Malaysia	9 weeks
114	Maldives	No processing time available
115	Mali	9 weeks
116	Malta	No processing time available
117	Marshall Islands	No processing time available
118	Martinique	10 weeks
119	Mauritania	No processing time available
120	Mauritius	15 weeks
121	Mexico	5 weeks
122	Micronesia (Federated States of)	No processing time available
123	Moldova	No processing time available
124	Monaco	No processing time available
125	Mongolia	3 weeks
126	Montenegro	No processing time available
127	Morocco	8 weeks
128	Mozambique	No processing time available
129	Namibia	No processing time available
130	Nauru	No processing time available
131	Nepal	4 weeks
132	Netherlands	11 weeks
133	New Caledonia	No processing time available
134	New Zealand	No processing time available
135	Nicaragua	No processing time available
136	Niger	8 weeks
137	Nigeria	8 weeks
138	North Korea	No processing time available
139	Norway	10 weeks
140	Oman	No processing time available
141	Pakistan	10 weeks
142	Palestinian Authority (Gaza)	No processing time available
143	Palestinian Authority (West Bank)	No processing time available
144	Panama	6 weeks
145	Papua New Guinea	No processing time available
146	Paraguay	No processing time available
147	Peru	4 weeks
148	Philippines	4 weeks
149	Poland	9 weeks
150	Portugal	No processing time available
151	Puerto Rico	No processing time available
152	Qatar	8 weeks
153	Romania	No processing time available
154	Republic of Congo (Brazzaville)	8 weeks
155	Russia	7 weeks
156	Rwanda	14 weeks
157	Samoa	No processing time available
158	San Marino	No processing time available
159	Sao Tome and Principe	No processing time available
160	Saudi Arabia	6 weeks
161	Senegal	7 weeks
162	Serbia	No processing time available
163	Seychelles	No processing time available
164	Sierra Leone	7 weeks
165	Singapore	9 weeks
166	Slovakia	11 weeks
167	Slovenia	No processing time available
168	Solomon Islands	No processing time available
169	Somalia	No processing time available
170	South Africa	12 weeks
171	South Korea	11 weeks
172	South Sudan	No processing time available
173	Spain	11 weeks
174	Sri Lanka	7 weeks
175	St. Kitts and Nevis	No processing time available
176	St. Lucia	No processing time available
177	St. Vincent and Grenadines	No processing time available
178	Sudan	No processing time available
179	Suriname	No processing time available
180	Sweden	10 weeks
181	Switzerland	10 weeks
182	Syria	No processing time available
183	Tahiti	No processing time available
184	Taiwan	12 weeks
185	Tajikistan	No processing time available
186	Tanzania	12 weeks
187	Thailand	4 weeks
188	Timor-Leste (Timor oriental)	No processing time available
189	Togo	12 weeks
190	Tonga	No processing time available
191	Trinidad and Tobago	5 weeks
192	Tunisia	8 weeks
193	Turkiye	3 weeks
194	Turkmenistan	No processing time available
195	Turks and Caicos Islands	No processing time available
196	Tuvalu	No processing time available
197	Uganda	11 weeks
198	Ukraine	No processing time available
199	United Arab Emirates	9 weeks
200	United Kingdom	10 weeks
201	United States of America	10 weeks
202	Uruguay	No processing time available
203	US Virgin Islands	No processing time available
204	Uzbekistan	4 weeks
205	Vanuatu	No processing time available
206	Venezuela	No processing time available
207	Vietnam	7 weeks
208	Yemen	No processing time available
209	Zambia	No processing time available
210	Zimbabwe	15 weeks

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July 7, 2025

Canada raises financial requirements for International Students effective September 2025

By EUIC Admin News

Dear future neighbour,

Starting September 1, 2025, international students applying for study permits in Canada (outside Quebec) must show they have at least CAD 22,895 to cover living expenses—not including tuition and travel. This is an increase from the previous requirement of CAD 20,635.

This new rule applies only to applications submitted on or after September 1, 2025. Applications filed before that date can still follow the old requirement.

Why the Increase?

The financial requirement is based on Canada’s Low-Income Cut-Off (LICO), which is updated annually to reflect the rising cost of living. The goal is to make sure students can support themselves without financial hardship.

New financial benchmarks (excluding Quebec):

Family Size	New Requirement (per year, excluding tuition & travel)
1	CAD 22,895
2	CAD 28,502
3	CAD 35,040
(Amounts increase by approx. CAD 6,170 per additional family member)

What counts as proof of funds?

Students can provide:

Bank statements (Canada or home country)
GIC (Guaranteed Investment Certificate)
Education loans
Scholarship letters
Receipts for paid tuition or housing
Letter of financial support (e.g., from a parent or sponsor)

Why it Matters

This change is part of a wider effort by Canada to:

Protect international students from financial struggles
Ease pressure on housing and student services
Reduce the number of low-quality education providers
Control the overall number of incoming students

For example, during the first quarter of 2025, study permit approvals for Indian students dropped by 31% (from 44,295 to 30,650), illustrating how heightened requirements are impacting applicant numbers.

What Should You Do?

Apply before August 31, 2025 if possible, to meet the lower financial threshold.
Prepare documents early especially if you’re applying after the new rules take effect.
Budget carefully- include tuition, living costs, and travel.
Plan for family- each additional person significantly increases the required funds.

Canada remains a top study destination, but it’s becoming more selective. If you’re planning to study there, be financially prepared and stay informed about the latest immigration policies.

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June 26, 2025

Canada Announces Changes to PGWP Eligibility Criteria

By EUIC Admin News

Dear future neighbour,

On June 25, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) released a refreshed list of eligible fields of study for the Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP). This update cements the government’s ongoing strategy to better align international graduates’ work pathways with Canada’s long‑term labour market needs.

PGWP eligibility has been updated to include 119 new fields of study, while 178 fields have been removed from the approved list.

Canada has made changes to which study programs qualify for the Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP). These updates mostly affect international students enrolled in college diplomas, certificates, or non-degree programs.

119 New Programs Now Qualify

To help fill labour shortages in key areas, 119 new fields of study have been added to the PGWP-approved list. These programs are mainly in high-demand industries, including:

Health and Social Services: such as nursing, medical lab tech, and social work
Education: including early childhood education and teaching assistant programs
Skilled Trades: like carpentry, plumbing, and electrical work

These additions show Canada’s commitment to training workers in areas vital to its economy and communities.

178 Programs Removed

At the same time, 178 programs were removed from the PGWP-eligible list. These were programs no longer considered connected to careers with long-term demand in Canada.

This change helps keep the PGWP focused on the jobs Canada needs most right now.

What If My Program Was Removed?

If you applied for your study permit before June 25, 2025, you’re still eligible for a PGWP as long as your program was on the approved list at that time even if it’s no longer listed now. This rule protects students who planned their studies based on earlier guidelines.

Total PGWP-Eligible Programs Now: 920

With these changes, there are now 920 approved programs for PGWP. The full list, sorted using the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) codes, is available on the official Government of Canada website and also below this article.

Who Doesn’t Need to Follow the New Rules?

Not every student is affected by the field-of-study requirement. You’re exempt if:

You applied for your PGWP before November 1, 2024
You earned a bachelor’s, master’s, or PhD
You graduated from an approved flight training school
You applied for a study permit before November 1, 2024

If none of the above applies to you, your program must now be on the updated list to qualify for a PGWP.

See below full list of PGWP Eligible Study Programs

Education and Agriculture Study Programs List

CIP 2021 code	CIP 2021 Title
12.0506	Meat cutting/meat cutter
5.0210	Disability studies
5.0211	Deaf studies
13.0101	Education, general
13.0201	Bilingual and multilingual education
13.1001	Special education and teaching, general
13.1003	Education/teaching of individuals with hearing impairments including deafness
13.1005	Education/teaching of individuals with emotional disturbances
13.1006	Education/teaching of individuals with intellectual disabilities
13.1007	Education/teaching of individuals with multiple disabilities
13.1008	Education/teaching of individuals with orthopedic and other physical health impairments
13.1009	Education/teaching of individuals with vision impairments including blindness
13.1011	Education/teaching of individuals with specific learning disabilities
13.1012	Education/teaching of individuals with speech or language impairments
13.1013	Education/teaching of individuals with autism
13.1014	Education/teaching of individuals who are developmentally delayed
13.1015	Education/teaching of individuals in early childhood special education programs
13.1016	Education/teaching of individuals with traumatic brain injuries
13.1017	Education/teaching of individuals in elementary special education programs
13.1018	Education/teaching of individuals in junior high/middle school special education programs
13.1019	Education/teaching of individuals in secondary special education programs
13.1099	Special education and teaching, other
13.1207	Montessori teacher education
13.1208	Waldorf/Steiner teacher education
13.1210	Early childhood education and teaching
13.1501	Teaching assistants/aides, general
19.0706	Child development
19.0708	Child care and support services management
19.0709	Child care provider/assistant
19.0711	Early childhood and family studies
13.1202	Elementary education and teaching
13.1203	Junior high/intermediate/middle school education and teaching
13.1205	Secondary education and teaching
13.1206	Teacher education, multiple levels
13.1209	Kindergarten/preschool education and teaching
13.1213	Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) educational methods
13.1301	Agricultural teacher education
13.1302	Art teacher education
13.1303	Business and innovation/entrepreneurship teacher education
13.1305	English/English language arts teacher education
13.1307	Health teacher education
13.1308	Family and consumer sciences/home economics teacher education
13.1311	Mathematics teacher education
13.1312	Music teacher education
13.1314	Physical education teaching and coaching
13.1315	Reading teacher education
13.1316	Science teacher education/general science teacher education
13.1317	Social science teacher education
13.1318	Social studies teacher education
13.1319	Technical teacher education
13.1320	Trade and industrial teacher education
13.1321	Computer teacher education
13.1322	Biology teacher education
13.1323	Chemistry teacher education
13.1324	Drama and dance teacher education
13.1325	French language/French language arts teacher education
13.1326	German language teacher education
13.1327	Health occupations teacher education
13.1328	History teacher education
13.1329	Physics teacher education
13.1330	Spanish language teacher education
13.1331	Speech teacher education
13.1332	Geography teacher education
13.1333	Latin teacher education
13.1335	Psychology teacher education
13.1337	Earth science teacher education
13.1338	Environmental teacher education
13.1339	Communication arts and literature teacher education
13.1401	Teaching English as a second or foreign language/ESL language instructor
13.1402	Teaching French as a second or foreign language

Trade Study Programs List

CIP 2021 code	CIP 2021 Title
15.0501	Heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration engineering technology/technician
15.0614	Welding engineering technology/technician
15.1001	Construction engineering technology/technician
15.1704	Wind energy technology/technician
46.0000	Construction trades, general
46.0101	Masonry/mason
46.0201	Carpentry/carpenter
46.0302	Electrician
46.0303	Lineworker
46.0399	Electrical and power transmission installers, other
46.0402	Concrete finishing/concrete finisher
46.0408	Painting/painter and wall coverer
46.0410	Roofer
46.0412	Building/construction site management/manager
46.0413	Carpet, floor, and tile worker
46.0415	Building construction technology/technician
46.0503	Plumbing technology/plumber
47.0000	Mechanics and repairers, general
47.0101	General electrical/electronics equipment installation and repair technology/technician
47.0105	Industrial electronics technology/technician
47.0199	Electrical/electronics maintenance and repair technologies/technicians, other
47.0201	Heating, air conditioning, ventilation and refrigeration maintenance technology/technician
47.0302	Heavy equipment maintenance technology/technician
47.0303	Industrial mechanics and maintenance technology/technician
47.0399	Heavy/industrial equipment maintenance technologies/technicians, other
47.0701	Energy systems installation and repair technology/technician, general
47.0704	Wind energy system installation and repair technology/technician
47.0705	Hydroelectric energy system installation and repair technology/technician
47.0706	Geothermal energy system installation and repair technology/technician
48.0501	Machine tool technology/machinist
48.0508	Welding technology/welder
48.0511	Metal fabricator
48.0701	Woodworking, general
49.0202	Construction/heavy equipment/earthmoving equipment operation
1.0205	Agricultural mechanics and equipment/machine technology/technician
12.0500	Cooking and related culinary arts, general
12.0505	Food preparation/professional cooking/kitchen assistant
46.0502	Pipefitting/pipefitter and sprinkler fitter
46.0504	Well drilling/driller
47.0402	Gunsmithing/gunsmith
47.0403	Locksmithing and safe repair
48.0506	Sheet metal technology/sheetworking
48.0507	Tool and die technology/technician
48.0510	Computer numerically controlled (CNC) machinist technology/CNC machinist
48.0703	Cabinetmaking and millwork
49.0304	Diver, professional and instructor
52.2001	Construction management, general
52.2002	Construction project management
14.3301	Construction engineering

Science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) Study Programs List

CIP 2021 code	CIP 2021 Title
4.0201	Architecture (BArch, BA, BS, BSc, MArch, MA, MS, MSc, DArch, PhD)
4.0202	Advanced architectural design (MArch, MA, MS, MSc, DArch, PhD)
4.0301	City/urban, community and regional planning
4.0401	Environmental design/architecture, general
4.0402	Healthcare environment design/architecture
4.0403	Sustainable design/architecture
4.0501	Interior architecture
4.0601	Landscape architecture (BS, BSc, BSLA, BLA, MSLA, MLA, PhD)
4.1001	Real estate development
4.9999	Architecture and related services, other
11.0101	Computer and information sciences, general
11.0102	Artificial intelligence
11.0103	Information technology
11.0104	Informatics
11.0199	Computer and information sciences and support services, general, other
11.0201	Computer programming/programmer, general
11.0202	Computer programming, specific applications
11.0203	Computer programming, vendor/product certification
11.0204	Computer game programming
11.0205	Computer programming, specific platforms
11.0301	Data processing and data processing technology/technician
11.0401	Information science/studies
11.0501	Computer systems analysis/analyst
11.0701	Computer science
11.0804	Modelling, virtual environments and simulation
11.0901	Computer systems networking and telecommunications, general
11.1001	Network and system administration/administrator
11.1002	System, networking and LAN/WAN management/manager
11.1003	Computer and information systems security/auditing/information assurance
11.1004	Web/multimedia management and webmaster
11.1005	Information technology project management
11.1099	Computer/information technology administration and management, other
11.9999	Computer and information sciences and support services, other
14.0101	Engineering, general
14.0301	Agricultural engineering
14.0401	Architectural engineering
14.0501	Biomedical/medical engineering
14.0601	Ceramic sciences and engineering
14.0701	Chemical engineering
14.0702	Chemical and biomolecular engineering
14.0799	Chemical engineering, other
14.0801	Civil engineering, general
14.0802	Geotechnical and geoenvironmental engineering
14.0803	Structural engineering
14.0804	Transportation and highway engineering
14.0805	Water resources engineering
14.0899	Civil engineering, other
14.0901	Computer engineering, general
14.0903	Computer software engineering
14.1001	Electrical and electronics engineering
14.1003	Laser and optical engineering
14.1004	Telecommunications engineering
14.1099	Electrical, electronics and communications engineering, other
14.1301	Engineering science
14.1401	Environmental/environmental health engineering
14.1801	Materials engineering
14.1901	Mechanical engineering
14.2001	Metallurgical engineering
14.2101	Mining and mineral engineering
14.2301	Nuclear engineering
14.2401	Ocean engineering
14.2501	Petroleum engineering
14.2701	Systems engineering
14.2801	Textile sciences and engineering
14.3201	Polymer/plastics engineering
14.3301	Construction engineering
14.3401	Forest engineering
14.3501	Industrial engineering
14.3601	Manufacturing engineering
14.3701	Operations research
14.3901	Geological/geophysical engineering
14.4001	Paper science and engineering
14.4101	Electromechanical engineering
14.4201	Mechatronics, robotics, and automation engineering
14.4301	Biochemical engineering
14.4401	Engineering chemistry
14.4501	Biological/biosystems engineering
14.4701	Electrical and computer engineering
14.9999	Engineering, other
15.1201	Computer engineering technology/technician, general
15.1501	Engineering/industrial management
26.0101	Biology/biological sciences, general
26.0202	Biochemistry
26.0203	Biophysics
26.0204	Molecular biology
26.0205	Molecular biochemistry
26.0206	Molecular biophysics
26.0207	Structural biology
26.0208	Photobiology
26.0209	Radiation biology/radiobiology
26.0210	Biochemistry and molecular biology
26.0299	Biochemistry/biophysics and molecular biology, other
26.0301	Botany/plant biology, general
26.0305	Plant pathology/phytopathology
26.0307	Plant physiology
26.0399	Botany/plant biology, other
26.0401	Cell/cellular biology and histology
26.0403	Anatomy
26.0406	Cell/cellular and molecular biology
26.0499	Cell/cellular biology and anatomical sciences, other
26.0502	Microbiology, general
26.0503	Medical microbiology and bacteriology
26.0504	Virology
26.0505	Parasitology
26.0507	Immunology
26.0508	Microbiology and immunology
26.0599	Microbiological sciences and immunology, other
26.0701	Zoology/animal biology, general
26.0702	Entomology
26.0707	Animal physiology
26.0799	Zoology/animal biology, other
26.0802	Molecular genetics
26.0804	Animal genetics
26.0805	Plant genetics
26.0807	Genome sciences/genomics
26.0899	Genetics, other
26.0910	Pathology/experimental pathology
26.0912	Aerospace physiology and medicine
26.1001	Pharmacology
26.1004	Toxicology
26.1101	Biometry/biometrics
26.1102	Biostatistics
26.1104	Computational biology
26.1199	Biomathematics, bioinformatics, and computational biology, other
26.1201	Biotechnology
26.1301	Ecology
26.1302	Marine biology and biological oceanography
26.1303	Evolutionary biology
26.1310	Ecology and evolutionary biology
26.1311	Epidemiology and biostatistics
26.1399	Ecology, evolution, systematics and population biology, other
26.1401	Molecular medicine
26.1501	Neuroscience
26.1502	Neuroanatomy
26.1503	Neurobiology and anatomy
26.1504	Neurobiology and behaviour
26.1599	Neurobiology and neurosciences, other
26.9999	Biological and biomedical sciences, other
27.0101	Mathematics, general
27.0102	Algebra and number theory
27.0103	Analysis and functional analysis
27.0104	Geometry/geometric analysis
27.0105	Topology and foundations
27.0199	Mathematics, other
27.0301	Applied mathematics, general
27.0303	Computational mathematics
27.0304	Computational and applied mathematics
27.0305	Financial mathematics
27.0306	Mathematical biology
27.0399	Applied mathematics, other
27.0501	Statistics, general
27.0503	Mathematics and statistics
27.0599	Statistics, other
27.0601	Applied statistics, general
27.9999	Mathematics and statistics, other
30.0101	Biological and physical sciences
30.0601	Systems science and theory
30.0801	Mathematics and computer science
30.1001	Biopsychology
30.1501	Science, technology and society
30.1801	Natural sciences
30.1901	Nutrition sciences
30.2501	Cognitive science, general
30.2599	Cognitive science, other
30.2701	Human biology
30.3001	Computational science
30.3201	Marine sciences
30.3301	Sustainability studies
30.3401	Anthrozoology
30.3501	Climate science
30.3701	Design for human health
30.3801	Earth systems science
30.4101	Environmental geosciences
30.4301	Geobiology
30.4401	Geography and environmental studies
30.4901	Mathematical economics
30.5001	Mathematics and atmospheric/oceanic science
40.0101	Physical sciences, general
40.0201	Astronomy
40.0202	Astrophysics
40.0203	Planetary astronomy and science
40.0299	Astronomy and astrophysics, other
40.0401	Atmospheric sciences and meteorology, general
40.0402	Atmospheric chemistry and climatology
40.0403	Atmospheric physics and dynamics
40.0404	Meteorology
40.0499	Atmospheric sciences and meteorology, other
40.0501	Chemistry, general
40.0502	Analytical chemistry
40.0503	Inorganic chemistry
40.0504	Organic chemistry
40.0506	Physical chemistry
40.0507	Polymer chemistry
40.0508	Chemical physics
40.0509	Environmental chemistry
40.0510	Forensic chemistry
40.0511	Theoretical chemistry
40.0512	Cheminformatics/chemistry informatics
40.0599	Chemistry, other
40.0601	Geology/Earth science, general
40.0602	Geochemistry
40.0603	Geophysics and seismology
40.0604	Paleontology
40.0605	Hydrology and water resources science
40.0606	Geochemistry and petrology
40.0607	Oceanography, chemical and physical
40.0699	Geological and Earth sciences/geosciences, other
40.0801	Physics, general
40.0802	Atomic/molecular physics
40.0804	Elementary particle physics
40.0805	Plasma and high-temperature physics
40.0806	Nuclear physics
40.0807	Optics/optical sciences
40.0808	Condensed matter and materials physics
40.0809	Acoustics
40.0810	Theoretical and mathematical physics
40.0899	Physics, other
40.1001	Materials science
40.1002	Materials chemistry
40.1099	Materials sciences, other
40.1101	Physics and astronomy
40.9999	Physical sciences, other
43.0403	Cyber/computer forensics and counterterrorism
15.0101	Architectural engineering technology/technician
15.0201	Civil engineering technology/technician
15.0303	Electrical, electronic, and communications engineering technology/technician
15.0304	Laser and optical technology/technician
15.0305	Telecommunications technology/technician
15.0401	Biomedical technology/technician
15.0403	Electromechanical/electromechanical engineering technology/technician
15.0405	Robotics technology/technician
15.0507	Environmental/environmental engineering technology/technician
15.0508	Hazardous materials management and waste technology/technician
15.0801	Aeronautical/aerospace engineering technology/technician
15.0805	Mechanical/mechanical engineering technology/technician
15.1203	Computer hardware technology/technician
15.1304	Civil drafting and civil engineering CAD/CADD
15.1401	Nuclear engineering technology/technician
48.0507	Tool and die technology/technician
52.1701	Insurance
15.1001	Construction engineering technology/technician

CIP 2021 code	CIP 2021 Title
1.8001	Veterinary medicine (DVM)
1.8101	Veterinary sciences/veterinary clinical sciences, general (Cert., MS, MSc, PhD)
1.8102	Comparative and laboratory animal medicine (Cert., MS, MSc, PhD)
1.8103	Large animal/food animal and equine surgery and medicine (Cert., MS, MSc, PhD)
1.8104	Small/companion animal surgery and medicine (Cert., MS, MSc, PhD)
1.8105	Veterinary anatomy (Cert., MS, MSc, PhD)
1.8106	Veterinary infectious diseases (Cert., MS, MSc, PhD)
1.8107	Veterinary microbiology and immunobiology (Cert., MS, MSc, PhD)
1.8108	Veterinary pathology and pathobiology (Cert., MS, MSc, PhD)
1.8109	Veterinary physiology (Cert., MS, MSc, PhD)
1.8110	Veterinary preventive medicine, epidemiology and public health (Cert., MS, MSc, PhD)
1.8111	Veterinary toxicology and pharmacology (Cert., MS, MSc, PhD)
1.8199	Veterinary biomedical and clinical sciences, other (Cert., MS, MSc, PhD)
19.0501	Foods, nutrition and wellness studies, general
19.0504	Human nutrition
19.0505	Foodservice systems administration/management
19.0599	Foods, nutrition and related services, other
19.9999	Family and consumer sciences/human sciences, other
26.0801	Genetics, general
26.0802	Molecular genetics
26.0806	Human/medical genetics
26.0807	Genome sciences/genomics
26.0899	Genetics, other
26.0909	Vision science/physiological optics
26.0910	Pathology/experimental pathology
30.1901	Nutrition sciences
31.0505	Exercise science and kinesiology
31.0508	Sports studies
31.0599	Sports, kinesiology, and physical education/physical fitness, other
41.0000	Science technologies/technicians, general
41.0101	Biology and biotechnology technologies/technicians
41.0204	Industrial radiologic technology/technician
41.0205	Nuclear/nuclear power technology/technician
41.0299	Nuclear and industrial radiologic technologies/technicians, other
41.9999	Science technologies/technicians, other
42.0101	Psychology, general
42.2701	Cognitive psychology and psycholinguistics
42.2702	Comparative psychology
42.2703	Developmental and child psychology
42.2704	Experimental psychology
42.2705	Personality psychology
42.2706	Behavioural neuroscience
42.2707	Social psychology
42.2708	Psychometrics and quantitative psychology
42.2709	Psychopharmacology
42.2799	Research and experimental psychology, other
42.2801	Clinical psychology
42.2802	Community psychology
42.2803	Counselling psychology
42.2804	Industrial and organizational psychology
42.2805	School psychology
42.2806	Educational psychology
42.2807	Clinical child psychology
42.2808	Environmental psychology
42.2809	Geropsychology
42.2810	Health/medical psychology
42.2811	Family psychology
42.2812	Forensic psychology
42.2813	Applied psychology
42.2814	Applied behaviour analysis
42.2815	Performance and sport psychology
42.2816	Somatic psychology
42.2817	Transpersonal/spiritual psychology
42.2899	Clinical, counselling and applied psychology, other
42.9999	Psychology, other
44.0000	Human services, general
45.0401	Criminology
51.0000	Health services/allied health/health sciences, general
51.0001	Health and wellness, general
51.0101	Chiropractic (DC)
51.0201	Communication sciences and disorders, general
51.0202	Audiology/audiologist
51.0203	Speech-language pathology/pathologist
51.0204	Audiology/audiologist and speech-language pathology/pathologist
51.0299	Communication disorders sciences and services, other
51.0401	Dentistry (DDS, DMD)
51.0501	Dental clinical sciences, general (MS, MSc, PhD)
51.0502	Advanced general dentistry (Cert., MS, MSc, PhD)
51.0503	Oral biology and oral and maxillofacial pathology (MS, MSc, PhD)
51.0504	Dental public health and education (Cert., MS, MSc, MPH, PhD, DPH)
51.0505	Dental materials (MS, MSc, PhD)
51.0506	Endodontics/endodontology (Cert., MS, MSc, PhD)
51.0507	Oral/maxillofacial surgery (Cert., MS, MSc, PhD)
51.0508	Orthodontics/orthodontology (Cert., MS, MSc, PhD)
51.0509	Pediatric dentistry/pedodontics (Cert., MS, MSc, PhD)
51.0510	Periodontics/periodontology (Cert., MS, MSc, PhD)
51.0511	Prosthodontics/prosthodontology (Cert., MS, MSc, PhD)
51.0512	Digital dentistry (Cert., MS, MSc, PhD)
51.0513	Geriatric dentistry (Cert., MS, MSc, PhD)
51.0514	Implantology/implant dentistry (Cert., MS, MSc, PhD)
51.0599	Advanced/graduate dentistry and oral sciences, other (Cert., MS, MSc, PhD)
51.0699	Dental support services and allied professions, other
51.0704	Health unit manager/ward supervisor
51.0801	Medical/clinical assistant
51.0802	Clinical/medical laboratory assistant
51.0803	Occupational therapist assistant
51.0805	Pharmacy technician/assistant
51.0806	Physical therapy assistant
51.0810	Emergency care attendant (EMT ambulance)
51.0811	Pathology/pathologist assistant
51.0812	Respiratory therapy technician/assistant
51.0814	Radiologist assistant
51.0815	Lactation consultant
51.0816	Speech-language pathology assistant
51.0817	Rehabilitation assistant
51.0899	Allied health and medical assisting services, other
51.0901	Cardiovascular technology/technologist
51.0902	Electrocardiograph technology/technician
51.0903	Electroneurodiagnostic/electroencephalographic technology/technologist
51.0904	Emergency medical technology/technician (EMT paramedic)
51.0905	Nuclear medical technology/technologist
51.0906	Perfusion technology/perfusionist
51.0907	Radiation therapist/therapeutic radiographer
51.0908	Respiratory care therapy/therapist
51.0910	Diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician
51.0911	Medical radiation technologist/radiographer
51.0912	Physician assistant/associate
51.0914	Gene/genetic therapy
51.0915	Cardiopulmonary technology/technologist
51.0916	Radiation protection/health physics technician
51.0917	Polysomnography
51.0918	Hearing instrument specialist
51.0919	Mammography technology/technician
51.0920	Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) technology/technician
51.0921	Hyperbaric medicine technology/technician
51.0999	Allied health diagnostic, intervention and treatment professions, other
51.1001	Blood bank technology specialist
51.1002	Cytotechnology/cytotechnologist
51.1003	Hematology technology/technician
51.1004	Clinical/medical laborator
51.1005	Clinical laboratory science/medical technology/technologist
51.1006	Ophthalmic laboratory technology/technician
51.1007	Histologic technology/histotechnologist
51.1008	Histologic technician
51.1009	Phlebotomy technician/phlebotomist
51.1010	Cytogenetics/genetics/clinical genetics technology/technologist
51.1011	Renal/dialysis technologist/technician
51.1012	Sterile processing technology/technician
51.1099	Clinical/medical laboratory science/research and allied professions, other
51.1199	Health/medical preparatory programs, other
51.1201	Medicine (MD)
51.1202	Osteopathic medicine/osteopathy (DO)
51.1203	Podiatric medicine/podiatry (DPM)
51.1401	Medical science/scientist (MS, MSc, PhD)
51.1402	Clinical and translational science (Cert., MS, MSc, PhD)
51.1403	Pain management (Cert., MS, MSc, PhD)
51.1405	Tropical medicine (Cert., MS, MSc, PhD)
51.1499	Medical clinical sciences/graduate medical studies, other
51.1501	Substance abuse/addiction counselling
51.1503	Clinical/medical social work
51.1504	Community health services/liaison/counselling
51.1505	Marriage and family therapy/counselling
51.1506	Clinical pastoral counselling/patient counselling
51.1507	Psychoanalysis and psychotherapy
51.1508	Mental health counselling/counsellor
51.1509	Genetic counselling/counsellor
51.1510	Infant/toddler mental health services
51.1511	Medical family therapy/therapist
51.1513	Trauma counselling
51.1599	Mental and social health services and allied professions, other
51.1701	Optometry (OD)
51.1802	Optometric technician/assistant
51.1803	Ophthalmic technician/technologist
51.1804	Orthoptics/orthoptist
51.1899	Ophthalmic and optometric support services and allied professions, other
51.2214	Public health genetics
51.2301	Art therapy/therapist
51.2302	Dance therapy/therapist
51.2305	Music therapy/therapist
51.2306	Occupational therapy/therapist
51.2308	Physical therapy/therapist
51.2310	Vocational rehabilitation counselling/counsellor
51.2311	Kinesiotherapy/kinesiotherapist
51.2312	Assistive/augmentative technology and rehabilitation engineering
51.2313	Animal-assisted therapy
51.2314	Rehabilitation science
51.2315	Drama therapy/therapist
51.2316	Horticulture therapy/therapist
51.2317	Play therapy/therapist
51.2399	Rehabilitation and therapeutic professions, other
51.2601	Health aide
51.2602	Home health aide/home attendant
51.2603	Medication aide
51.2604	Rehabilitation aide
51.2605	Physical therapy technician/aide
51.2699	Health aides/attendants/orderlies, other
51.3101	Dietetics/dietitian (RD)
51.3102	Clinical nutrition/nutritionist
51.3203	Nursing education
51.3300	Alternative and complementary medicine and medical systems, general
51.3301	Acupuncture and oriental medicine
51.3302	Traditional Chinese medicine and Chinese herbology
51.3303	Naturopathic medicine/naturopathy (ND, NMD)
51.3401	Direct entry midwifery (LM, CPM)
51.3501	Massage therapy/therapeutic massage
51.3502	Asian bodywork therapy
51.3503	Somatic bodywork
51.3599	Somatic bodywork and related therapeutic services, other
51.3601	Movement therapy
51.3801	Registered nursing/registered nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, BScN, MSN, MScN)
51.3802	Nursing administration (Cert., MSN, MS, MScN, MSc, PhD)
51.3803	Adult health nurse/nursing
51.3804	Nurse anesthetist
51.3805	Primary health care nurse/nursing and family practice nurse/nursing
51.3806	Maternal/child health and neonatal nurse/nursing
51.3807	Nurse midwife/nursing midwifery
51.3808	Nursing science (MS, MSc, PhD)
51.3809	Pediatric nurse/nursing
51.3810	Psychiatric/mental health nurse/nursing
51.3811	Public health/community nurse/nursing
51.3812	Perioperative/operating room and surgical nurse/nursing
51.3813	Clinical nurse specialist
51.3814	Critical care nurse/nursing
51.3815	Occupational and environmental health nurse/nursing
51.3816	Emergency room/trauma nurse/nursing
51.3818	Nursing practice
51.3819	Palliative care nurse/nursing
51.3820	Clinical nurse leader
51.3821	Geriatric nurse/nursing
51.3822	Women’s health nurse/nursing
51.3823	Registered psychiatric nurse/nursing
51.3824	Forensic nursing
51.3899	Registered nursing, nursing administration, nursing research and clinical nursing, other
51.3901	Licensed practical/vocational nurse training (LPN, LVN, RPN, Cert., Dipl., AAS)
51.3902	Nursing assistant/aide and patient care assistant/aide
51.3999	Practical nursing, vocational nursing and nursing assistants, other
60.0101	Oral and maxillofacial surgery residency programs
60.0102	Dental public health residency programs
60.0103	Endodontics residency programs
60.0104	Oral and maxillofacial pathology residency progra
60.0105	Orthodontics residency programs
60.0106	Pediatric dentistry residency programs
60.0107	Periodontology residency programs
60.0108	Prosthodontics residency programs
60.0109	Oral and maxillofacial radiology residency programs
60.0110	Implantology fellowship programs
60.0199	Dental residency/fellowship programs, other
60.0299	Medical residency programs, other
60.0301	Veterinary anesthesiology residency programs
60.0302	Veterinary dentistry residency programs
60.0303	Veterinary dermatology residency programs
60.0304	Veterinary emergency and critical care medicine residency programs
60.0305	Veterinary internal medicine residency programs
60.0306	Laboratory animal medicine residency programs
60.0307	Veterinary microbiology residency programs
60.0308	Veterinary nutrition residency programs
60.0309	Veterinary ophthalmology residency programs
60.0310	Veterinary pathology residency programs
60.0311	Veterinary practice residency programs
60.0312	Veterinary preventive medicine residency programs
60.0313	Veterinary radiology residency programs
60.0314	Veterinary surgery residency programs
60.0315	Theriogenology residency programs
60.0316	Veterinary toxicology residency programs
60.0317	Zoological medicine residency programs
60.0318	Poultry veterinarian residency programs
60.0319	Veterinary behaviourist residency programs
60.0320	Veterinary clinical pharmacology residency programs
60.0399	Veterinary residency/fellowship programs, other
60.0701	Nurse practitioner residency/fellowship programs, general
60.0702	Combined nurse practitioner residency/fellowship programs
60.0703	Acute care nurse practitioner residency/fellowship programs
60.0704	Adult/gerontology acute care nurse practitioner residency/fellowship programs
60.0705	Adult/gerontology critical care nurse practitioner residency/fellowship programs
60.0706	Cardiology/cardiovascular nurse practitioner residency/fellowship programs
60.0707	Clinical informatics nurse practitioner residency/fellowship programs
60.0708	Dermatology nurse practitioner residency/fellowship programs
60.0709	Developmental and behavioural pediatrics nurse practitioner residency/fellowship programs
60.0710	Diabetes nurse practitioner residency/fellowship programs
60.0711	Emergency medicine nurse practitioner residency/fellowship programs
60.0712	Endocrinology nurse practitioner residency/fellowship programs
60.0713	Family medicine nurse practitioner residency/fellowship programs
60.0714	Gastroenterology and hepatology nurse practitioner residency/fellowship programs
60.0715	Gastroenterology nurse practitioner residency/fellowship programs
60.0716	Genetics nurse practitioner residency/fellowship programs
60.0717	Gerontology nurse practitioner residency/fellowship programs
60.0718	Global health nurse practitioner residency/fellowship programs
60.0719	Hematology-oncology nurse practitioner residency/fellowship programs
60.0720	Hepatology nurse practitioner residency/fellowship programs
60.0721	Home-based primary care nurse practitioner residency/fellowship programs
60.0722	Hospice and palliative medicine nurse practitioner residency/fellowship programs
60.0723	Hospital medicine nurse practitioner residency/fellowship programs
60.0724	Infectious diseases nurse practitioner residency/fellowship programs
60.0725	Neonatal nurse practitioner residency/fellowship programs
60.0726	Nephrology nurse practitioner residency/fellowship programs
60.0727	Neurology nurse practitioner residency/fellowship programs
60.0728	Neuroscience nurse practitioner residency/fellowship programs
60.0729	Obstetrics and gynecology nurse practitioner residency/fellowship programs
60.0730	Occupational health nurse practitioner residency/fellowship programs
60.0731	Orthopedic nurse practitioner residency/fellowship programs
60.0732	Orthopedic surgery nurse practitioner residency/fellowship programs
60.0733	Pain management nurse practitioner residency/fellowship programs
60.0734	Palliative care nurse practitioner residency/fellowship programs
60.0735	Pediatric hematology-oncology nurse practitioner residency/fellowship programs
60.0736	Pediatric nurse practitioner residency/fellowship programs
60.0737	Pediatric rehabilitation nurse practitioner residency/fellowship programs
60.0738	Psychiatric/mental health nurse practitioner residency/fellowship programs
60.0739	Public health/community health nurse practitioner residency/fellowship programs
60.0740	Pulmonary nurse practitioner residency/fellowship programs
60.0741	Rheumatology nurse practitioner residency/fellowship programs
60.0742	Rural health nurse practitioner residency/fellowship programs
60.0743	Sleep medicine nurse practitioner residency/fellowship programs
60.0744	Surgical and critical care nurse practitioner residency/fellowship programs
60.0745	Surgical wound and reconstruction nurse practitioner residency/fellowship programs
60.0746	Transplantation nurse practitioner residency/fellowship programs
60.0747	Trauma and critical care nurse practitioner residency/fellowship programs
60.0748	Urgent care nurse practitioner residency/fellowship programs
60.0749	Urology nurse practitioner residency/fellowship programs
60.0750	Women’s health nurse practitioner residency/fellowship programs
60.0751	Wound care nurse practitioner residency/fellowship programs
60.0799	Nurse practitioner residency/fellowship programs, other
60.0901	Physician assistant residency/fellowship programs, general
60.0902	Combined physician assistant residency/fellowship programs
60.0903	Acute care medicine physician assistant residency/fellowship programs
60.0904	Acute care surgery physician assistant residency/fellowship programs
60.0905	Cardiology physician assistant residency/fellowship programs
60.0906	Cardiothoracic surgery physician assistant residency/fellowship programs
60.0907	Critical care physician assistant residency/fellowship programs
60.0908	Critical care and trauma surgery physician assistant residency/fellowship programs
60.0909	Emergency medicine physician assistant residency/fellowship programs
60.0910	ENT surgery physician assistant residency/fellowship programs
60.0911	Family medicine physician assistant residency/fellowship programs
60.0912	Geriatrics physician assistant residency/fellowship programs
60.0913	Hematology-oncology physician assistant residency/fellowship programs
60.0914	Hepatobiliary surgery physician assistant residency/fellowship programs
60.0915	Hospitalist physician assistant residency/fellowship programs
60.0916	Neurosurgery physician assistant residency/fellowship programs
60.0917	Orthopedic surgery physician assistant residency/fellowship programs
60.0918	Pediatric surgery physician assistant residency/fellowship programs
60.0919	Transplant surgery physician assistant residency/fellowship programs
60.0920	Urology physician assistant residency/fellowship programs
60.0999	Physician assistant residency/fellowship programs, other
61.0101	Combined medical residency/fellowship programs, general
61.0102	Diagnostic radiology/nuclear medicine combined specialty programs
61.0103	Emergency medicine/anesthesiology combined specialty programs
61.0104	Family medicine/emergency medicine combined specialty programs
61.0105	Family medicine/osteopathic neuromusculoskeletal medicine combined specialty programs
61.0106	Family medicine/preventive medicine combined specialty programs
61.0107	Family medicine/psychiatry combined specialty programs
61.0108	Internal medicine/anesthesiology combined specialty programs
61.0109	Internal medicine/dermatology combined specialty programs
61.0110	Internal medicine/emergency medicine combined specialty programs
61.0111	Internal medicine/emergency medicine/critical care medicine combined specialty programs
61.0112	Internal medicine/family medicine combined specialty programs
61.0113	Internal medicine/medical genetics and genomics combined specialty programs
61.0114	Internal medicine/neurology combined specialty programs
61.0115	Internal medicine/pediatrics combined specialty programs
61.0116	Internal medicine/preventive medicine combined specialty programs
61.0117	Internal medicine/psychiatry combined specialty programs
61.0118	Medical genetics and genomics/maternal-fetal medicine combined specialty programs
61.0119	Pediatrics/anesthesiology combined specialty programs
61.0120	Pediatrics/emergency medicine combined specialty programs
61.0121	Pediatrics/medical genetics and genomics combined specialty programs
61.0122	Pediatrics/physical medicine and rehabilitation combined specialty programs
61.0123	Pediatrics/psychology/child and adolescent psychology combined specialty programs
61.0124	Psychiatry/neurology combined specialty programs
61.0125	Reproductive endocrinology and infertility/medical genetics and genomics combined specialty programs
61.0199	Combined medical residency/fellowship programs, other
61.0202	Critical care medicine fellowship programs
61.0203	Geriatric medicine fellowship programs
61.0205	Hospice and palliative medicine fellowship programs
61.0206	Integrative medicine fellowship programs
61.0208	Medical toxicology fellowship programs
61.0209	Neuromuscular medicine fellowship programs
61.0210	Pain medicine fellowship programs
61.0212	Sleep medicine fellowship programs
61.0213	Sports medicine fellowship programs
61.0214	Surgery of the hand fellowship programs
61.0215	Telemedicine fellowship programs
61.0216	Undersea and hyperbaric medicine fellowship programs
61.0217	Wilderness medicine fellowship programs
61.0218	Women’s health fellowship programs
61.0299	Multiple-pathway medical fellowship programs, other
61.0301	Allergy and immunology fellowship programs
61.0399	Allergy and immunology residency/fellowship programs, other
61.0401	Anesthesiology residency programs
61.0499	Anesthesiology residency/fellowship programs, other
61.0501	Dermatology residency programs
61.0502	Dermatopathology fellowship programs
61.0503	Pediatric dermatology fellowship programs
61.0599	Dermatology residency/fellowship programs, other
61.0601	Emergency medicine residency programs
61.0602	Disaster medicine fellowship programs
61.0603	Emergency medical services fellowship programs
61.0699	Emergency medicine residency/fellowship programs, other
61.0701	Family medicine residency programs
61.0799	Family medicine residency/fellowship programs, other
61.0801	Internal medicine residency programs
61.0804	Cardiovascular disease fellowship programs
61.0805	Clinical cardiac electrophysiology fellowship programs
61.0806	Endocrinology, diabetes and metabolism fellowship programs
61.0807	Gastroenterology fellowship programs
61.0808	Hematology fellowship programs
61.0809	Hematology-oncology fellowship programs
61.0810	Infectious disease fellowship programs
61.0811	Interventional cardiology fellowship programs
61.0812	Nephrology fellowship programs
61.0813	Medical oncology fellowship programs
61.0814	Pulmonary disease fellowship programs
61.0816	Rheumatology fellowship programs
61.0818	Transplant hepatology fellowship programs
61.0899	Internal medicine residency/fellowship programs, other
61.0901	Clinical biochemical genetics residency programs
61.0902	Clinical genetics and genomics residency programs
61.0903	Laboratory genetics and genomics residency programs
61.0904	Medical biochemical genetics residency programs
61.0999	Medical genetics and genomics residency/fellowship programs, other
61.1001	Neurological surgery residency programs
61.1099	Neurological surgery residency/fellowship programs, other
61.1101	Neurology residency programs
61.1102	Child neurology residency programs
61.1103	Clinical neurophysiology fellowship programs
61.1104	Epilepsy fellowship programs
61.1105	Headache medicine fellowship programs
61.1106	Neurodevelopmental disabilities fellowship programs
61.1107	Vascular neurology fellowship programs
61.1199	Neurology residency/fellowship programs, other
61.1201	Nuclear medicine residency programs
61.1299	Nuclear medicine residency/fellowship programs, other
61.1301	Obstetrics and gynecology residency programs
61.1302	Gynecologic oncology fellowship programs
61.1303	Maternal and fetal medicine fellowship programs
61.1304	Reproductive endocrinology/infertility fellowship programs
61.1399	Obstetrics and gynecology residency/fellowship programs, other
61.1401	Ophthalmology residency programs
61.1499	Ophthalmology residency/fellowship programs, other
61.1501	Orthopedic surgery residency programs
61.1502	Musculoskeletal oncology fellowship programs
61.1503	Orthopaedic sports medicine fellowship programs
61.1504	Orthopedic surgery of the spine fellowship programs
61.1505	Pediatric orthopedics fellowship programs
61.1599	Orthopedic surgery residency/fellowship programs, other
61.1601	Osteopathic neuromusculoskeletal medicine residency programs
61.1699	Osteopathic medicine residency/fellowship programs, other
61.1701	Otolaryngology residency programs
61.1702	Neurotology fellowship programs
61.1703	Pediatric otolaryngology fellowship programs
61.1799	Otolaryngology residency/fellowship programs, other
61.1801	Combined anatomic and clinical pathology residency programs
61.1802	Anatomical pathology residency programs
61.1803	Clinical pathology residency programs
61.1804	Blood banking/transfusion medicine fellowship programs
61.1805	Chemical pathology fellowship programs
61.1806	Cytopathology fellowship programs
61.1807	Forensic pathology fellowship programs
61.1808	Hematological pathology fellowship programs
61.1809	Immunopathology fellowship programs
61.1810	Laboratory medicine fellowship programs
61.1811	Medical microbiology fellowship programs
61.1812	Molecular genetic pathology fellowship programs
61.1813	Neuropathology fellowship programs
61.1814	Pediatric pathology fellowship programs
61.1815	Radioisotopic pathology fellowship programs
61.1899	Pathology residency/fellowship programs, other
61.1901	Pediatrics residency programs
61.1902	Adolescent medicine fellowship programs
61.1903	Child abuse pediatrics fellowship programs
61.1904	Developmental-behavioural pediatrics fellowship programs
61.1905	Neonatal-perinatal medicine fellowship programs
61.1906	Pediatric cardiology fellowship programs
61.1907	Pediatric critical care medicine fellowship programs
61.1908	Pediatric emergency medicine fellowship programs
61.1909	Pediatric endocrinology fellowship programs
61.1910	Pediatric gastroenterology fellowship programs
61.1911	Pediatric hematology-oncology fellowship programs
61.1912	Pediatric infectious diseases fellowship programs
61.1913	Pediatric nephrology fellowship programs
61.1914	Pediatric pulmonology fellowship programs
61.1915	Pediatric rheumatology fellowship programs
61.1917	Pediatric transplant hepatology fellowship programs
61.1999	Pediatrics residency/fellowship programs, other
61.2001	Physical medicine and rehabilitation residency programs
61.2002	Spinal cord injury medicine fellowship programs
61.2003	Pediatric rehabilitation medicine fellowship programs
61.2099	Physical medicine and rehabilitation residency/fellowship programs, other
61.2101	Plastic surgery residency programs
61.2102	Integrated plastic surgery residency programs
61.2103	Plastic surgery within the head and neck fellowship programs
61.2199	Plastic surgery residency/fellowship programs, other
61.2201	Podiatric medicine and surgery residency programs
61.2299	Podiatric medicine residency/fellowship programs, other
61.2301	Public health and general preventive medicine residency programs
61.2302	Aerospace medicine residency programs
61.2303	Occupational medicine residency programs
61.2399	Preventive medicine residency/fellowship programs, other
61.2401	Psychiatry residency programs
61.2402	Addiction psychiatry fellowship programs
61.2403	Child and adolescent psychiatry fellowship programs
61.2404	Consultation-liaison psychiatry fellowship programs
61.2405	Forensic psychiatry fellowship programs
61.2406	Geriatric psychiatry fellowship programs
61.2499	Psychiatry residency/fellowship programs, other
61.2501	Radiation oncology residency programs
61.2599	Radiation oncology residency/fellowship programs, other
61.2601	Diagnostic radiology residency programs
61.2602	Integrated interventional radiology residency programs
61.2603	Abdominal radiology fellowship programs
61.2604	Diagnostic radiologic physics residency programs
61.2605	Medical nuclear physics residency programs
61.2606	Musculoskeletal radiology fellowship programs
61.2607	Neuroradiology fellowship programs
61.2608	Nuclear radiology fellowship programs
61.2609	Pediatric radiology fellowship programs
61.2610	Radiologic physics residency programs
61.2611	Therapeutic radiologic physics residency programs
61.2612	Vascular and interventional radiology fellowship programs
61.2699	Radiology residency/fellowship programs, other
61.2701	General surgery residency programs
61.2702	Colon and rectal surgery residency programs
61.2703	Complex general surgical oncology fellowship programs
61.2704	Congenital cardiac surgery fellowship programs
61.2705	Pediatric surgery fellowship programs
61.2706	Surgical critical care fellowship programs
61.2707	Thoracic surgery fellowship programs
61.2708	Vascular surgery fellowship programs
61.2799	Surgery residency/fellowship programs, other
61.2801	Urology residency programs
61.2802	Pediatric urology fellowship programs
61.2899	Urology residency/fellowship programs, other
61.9999	Medical residency/fellowship programs, other
19.0710	Developmental services worker
1.8301	Veterinary/animal health technology/technician and veterinary assistant
1.8399	Veterinary/animal health technologies/technicians, other
19.0707	Family and community services
44.0201	Community organization and advocacy
44.0701	Social work, general
44.0702	Youth services/administration
44.0703	Forensic social work
44.0799	Social work, other
51.0602	Dental hygiene/hygienist
51.2001	Pharmacy (PharmD, BS, BSc, BPharm)
51.2008	Clinical, hospital and managed care pharmacy (MS, MSc, PhD)
51.2009	Industrial and physical pharmacy and cosmetic sciences (MS, MSc, PhD)
51.2307	Orthotist/prosthetist
51.3103	Dietetic technician (DTR)
51.3104	Dietitian assistant
60.0801	Pharmacy residency/fellowship programs, general
60.0802	Combined pharmacy residency/fellowship programs
60.0803	Ambulatory care pharmacy residency/fellowship programs
60.0804	Cardiology pharmacy residency/fellowship programs
60.0805	Clinical pharmacogenomics pharmacy residency/fellowship programs
60.0806	Community/community-based pharmacy residency/fellowship programs
60.0807	Corporate pharmacy leadership residency/fellowship programs
60.0808	Critical care pharmacy residency/fellowship programs
60.0809	Drug information pharmacy residency/fellowship programs
60.0810	Emergency medicine pharmacy residency/fellowship programs
60.0811	Family medicine pharmacy residency/fellowship programs
60.0812	Geriatric pharmacy residency/fellowship programs
60.0813	Health system medication management pharmacy residency/fellowship programs
60.0814	Health system pharmacy administration and leadership residency/fellowship programs
60.0815	Infectious diseases pharmacy residency/fellowship programs
60.0816	Internal medicine pharmacy residency/fellowship programs
60.0817	Investigational drugs and research pharmacy residency/fellowship programs
60.0818	Managed care pharmacy residency/fellowship programs
60.0819	Medication systems and operations pharmacy residency/fellowship programs
60.0820	Medication-use safety pharmacy residency/fellowship programs
60.0821	Neonatal pharmacy residency/fellowship programs
60.0822	Nephrology pharmacy residency/fellowship programs
60.0823	Neurology pharmacy residency/fellowship programs
60.0824	Nuclear pharmacy residency/fellowship programs
60.0825	Nutrition support pharmacy residency/fellowship programs
60.0826	Oncology pharmacy residency/fellowship programs
60.0827	Palliative care/pain management pharmacy residency/fellowship programs
60.0828	Pediatric pharmacy residency/fellowship programs
60.0829	Pharmacotherapy pharmacy residency/fellowship programs
60.0830	Pharmacy informatics pharmacy residency/fellowship programs
60.0831	Psychiatric pharmacy residency/fellowship programs
60.0832	Transplantation pharmacy residency/fellowship programs
60.0899	Pharmacy residency/fellowship programs, other

With the inclusion of 119 new programs, the removal of 178, and a revised list totaling 920 eligible fields of study, Canada is focusing its PGWP policy on key sectors like healthcare, education, and skilled trades to better meet long-term workforce needs.

Need help with your Canadian admission and immigration process?

Whether you’re looking to study, applying for a visitor visa, submitting a work permit, study permit or visa application, creating an Expression of Interest (EOI), setting up an Express Entry or Provincial Nomination profile, preparing your application after receiving an Invitation to Apply, or simply want a professional review of your self-prepared application, we are here to assist you.

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March 19, 2025

Canada Eases PGWP Rules for College Graduates

By EUIC Admin News

Dear future neighbour,

In a major update to Canada’s Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) program, the government has removed the field-of-study restrictions for graduates of college bachelor’s programs, effective March 2025.

What’s Changed?

Before the change, international students who completed a college bachelor’s program had to ensure their course of study was connected to specific job sectors in demand to be eligible for a PGWP. Now, this requirement is no longer in place, making it easier for graduates to apply for the work permit, similar to university graduates.

Language Requirements

Along with this change, new language proficiency standards have been introduced. Graduates applying for a PGWP after November 1, 2024, will need to show proof of their language skills:

For university-level programs (Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctoral degrees): A Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) level 7 in English or Niveaux de compétence linguistique canadiens (NCLC) level 7 in French.
For college or other non-university programs: A CLB level 5 or NCLC level 5 is required.

These new language requirements ensure graduates are ready to enter the workforce and communicate effectively in their careers.

Impact on International Students

The removal of the field-of-study restriction offers more freedom for international students in choosing programs without worrying about PGWP eligibility based on their course. However, to qualify for a PGWP, students must meet the language proficiency standards.

Students who started their programs before November 1, 2024, are not affected by these new requirements.

This update makes it easier for international students to work in Canada after graduation and provides more opportunities to gain valuable work experience.

Do you need help with securing admission into a Canadian College/University?

Do you require assistance with securing a visitor visa for Canada, seeking professional aid in submitting a visa or work permit application? Or help with crafting an Expression of Interest, setting up an express entry or provincial nomination profile, preparing your application after receiving an invitation to apply, or simply reviewing your self-prepared application? Schedule a consultation or reach out via email at info@eseumohimmigration.com

January 23, 2025

Canada Introduces Study Permit Cap for 2025: What International Students Need to Know

By EUIC Admin News, Study Visa

Dear future neighbour,

In January 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) introduced a new measure to manage the growing number of international students entering the country. The government announced a cap on study permit applications for the year, setting the limit at 505,162 applications.

This cap will remain in effect from January 22 to December 31, 2025, as part of broader efforts to address challenges associated with temporary residency in Canada.

Details of the Study Permit Cap

•Application Limit:

The IRCC will process up to 505,162 study permit applications in 2025. Once the limit is reached, any additional applications will be returned unprocessed, with application fees refunded. It is important to note that the cap only applies to the number of applications accepted for processing, not the number of study permits ultimately approved.

•Exemptions:

Certain groups are exempt from the cap, including:

•Applicants renewing their study permits for the same Designated Learning Institution (DLI) and level of study.

•Exchange students.

•Individuals with scholarships administered by Global Affairs Canada.

Reasons for the Cap

The introduction of the study permit cap is part of Canada’s strategy to address the rising number of temporary residents, including international students and foreign workers. This move builds on previous policy adjustments, including stricter work permit eligibility criteria and efforts to limit study permits, announced in September 2024.

The goal of these measures is to reduce the proportion of temporary residents from 6.8% of the population in April 2024 to 5% within the next three years. These changes aim to address pressing issues such as housing affordability and the rising cost of living, which have been linked to the rapid growth of temporary residents in the country.

Concerns and Criticism

While the cap seeks to manage population growth and alleviate societal pressures, critics argue that these measures do not address the root causes of challenges facing temporary residents, such as inadequate housing and worker rights. Some have called for more permanent and equitable solutions to ensure that Canada remains an attractive and inclusive destination for skilled migrants and international students.

Impact on Prospective Students

Prospective international students planning to study in Canada this year should take the cap into account when preparing their applications. It is advisable to apply early and ensure all requirements are met to avoid delays. Additionally, students should familiarize themselves with the eligibility criteria and exemptions outlined by IRCC to determine whether they may be affected by the cap.

Next Steps

Canada’s study permit cap for 2025 reflects the government’s efforts to balance the benefits of international students with the need to address challenges posed by the growing population of temporary residents. For students aspiring to study in Canada, understanding these changes and preparing accordingly will be essential to navigating the evolving immigration landscape.

Do you desire to study in Canada? Do you need help with your study permit application, work permit application, express entry or provincial nomination profile? Are you overwhelmed with the process and need to speak to a professional immigration consultant? Schedule a consultation session or send an email on info@eseumohimmigration.com to get started today.

June 13, 2024

Avoid this mistake if you are a student/worker in Canada

By EUIC Admin News

Dear future neighbour,

Are you a student, a worker, or even a visitor in Canada? Are you working towards obtaining a permanent resident status? If you answered YES to any of these questions, then this article is for YOU.

Whatever you do in any of the above categories, you must ensure that you do not make the mistake of falling out of status in Canada, which means you should be very careful to make sure that your study permit, work permit, or visitor visa does not expire; in addition, it is crucial that you do not engage in any activity that could jeopardize your status, such as failing to obey the conditions of your visa.

Many temporary residents tend to forget that their temporary status is not permanent. In this article, we want to remind you that if you fail to obey the conditions of your visa or disobey Canadian immigration law, it can result in you becoming inadmissible for permanent residence in Canada.

See below list of things that can make you inadmissible for PR in Canada:

1. Overstaying on a Visitor Visa

2. Working beyond the allowed limit on your study permit

3. Getting out of status for any reason and continuing to stay in Canada

Do you need help applying for a PGWP require assistance with securing a visitor visa for Canada, seeking professional aid in submitting a study visa or work permit application, crafting an Expression of Interest, setting up an express entry or provincial nomination profile, preparing your application post receiving an invitation to apply, or simply reviewing your self-prepared application? Schedule a consultation or reach out via email at info@eseumohimmigration.com

March 26, 2024

New Brunswick, Saskatchewan and Newfoundland and Labrador commence issuance of Provincial Attestation Letters

By EUIC Admin News, Study Visa

Dear future neighbour,

As announced by IRCC on the 22nd of January, 2024, all provinces are required to issue Provincial Attestation Letters (PALs) based on the allocation of study permits they receive within the newly implemented cap on study permits for 2024.

All provinces were given until March 31, 2024 to begin issuing the letters to international students. New Brunswick, Saskatchewan, Newfoundland and Labrador have joined British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba and Quebec on the list of provinces that have carried out this task.

Details on getting a PAL in New Brunswick

IRCC states that New Brunswick has had a PAL process in place since March 18. International students are required to contact their Designated Learning Institution (DLI) to find out how to apply.

After application, the DLI will then request for PAL from the province which would take a duration of two weeks to get a response.

On receipt of the PAL document, students can now submit their final study permit application alongside the completed PAL document.

Details on getting a PAL in Saskatchewan

According to IRCC, the PAL process for Saskatchewan has been in place since March 13, 2024. International students are advised to contact their DLI to get their PAL.

No additional details on getting a PAL yet from any of the province’s most prominent post-secondary institutions.

Details on getting a PAL in Newfoundland and Labrador

As of March 19, 2024, Newfoundland and Labrador’s PAL system has been put in place. International students are advised to contact their DLI to apply for their PAL.

Memorial University in St. John’s has the largest number of international students of any DLI in the province. The institution says it will contact admitted students via email to collect any additional information required for the attestation letter process, this will begin with students who intend to start in the May 2024 semester.

Need professional help putting in a study visa application, work permit application, Expression of Interest, creating an express entry or provincial nomination profile, preparing your application after receiving an invitation to apply or even just reviewing an application you prepared yourself? Book a consultation or send us an email on info@eseumohimmigration.com

March 25, 2024

Canada announces New PGWP Requirements

By EUIC Admin News

Dear future neighbour,

IRCC updated Post Graduate Work Permit (PGWP) eligibility for international students on Friday, March 22, 2024.

Prior to this announcement, the IRCC had earlier announced on January 22, 2024 that international graduates of college programs offered through a public-private curriculum licensing partnership will no longer be eligible for PGWP effective September 1, 2024. However, this recent update from IRCC has moved the date up to May 15, 2024.

What the above information entails is that foreign students enrolled in public-private curriculum licensing partnership programs beginning May 15, 2024, or later will not be qualified for a post-graduation work permit.

According to new IRCC rules, these programs are NOT eligible for PGWP, with two exceptions listed below:

Exception 1: Curriculum licensing agreements made inside the same province

International students might qualify for a PGWP if they were enrolled in a program of study at a private college that was administered on behalf of a public institution in the same province before May 15, 2024.

Students won’t qualify for a PGWP if they start one of these programs on or after May 15, 2024.

Exception 2: Curriculum licensing agreements between province

International students might qualify for a PGWP if, on or before January 31, 2023, they started a program of study at a private college that is offering instruction on behalf of a public college in a different province.

However, students cannot apply for a PGWP if they started one of these programs after February 1, 2023.

See below eligibility scenarios for PGWPs

Type of Institution	Required length of Program	Program Outcome
Public post-secondary school DLI, such as a college, a trade/technical institution or a university	8 months or longer	Student’s program must lead to one of the following: – A degree (associate degree, bachelor’s degree, master’s degree or doctorate) – A diploma or certificate
Quebec Public Secondary School DLI offering vocational training programs	900 hours or longer	Student’s program must lead to one of the following: – A Diploma of Vocational Studies (DVS) – An Attestation of Vocational Specialization(AVS)
Quebec collège d’enseignement général et professionnel (CEGEP)	900 hours or longer	Student’s program must lead to one of the following: -an attestation of college studies (ACS) -a diploma of college studies – a Diploma of College Studies(DCS)
Quebec provincially subsidized private post-secondary DLI Or Quebec provincially subsidized private secondary DLI offering provincially subsidized vocational training programs	900 hours or longer	Student’s program must lead to one of the following: – An Attestation of College Studies (ACS) – A Diploma of College Studies(DCS) You must be enrolled in one of the provincially subsidized study programs. This may not include all study programs offered at the DLI.
Canadian private designated learning institution authorized by the province to confer degrees.	N/A	Your DLI must be authorized by the province to confer degrees including – an associate degree – a bachelor’s degree – a master’s degree or – a doctorate You must be enrolled in one of the study programs leading to a degree, as authorized by the province. This may not include all study programs offered by the private DLI.

See below ineligibility scenarios for PGWPs

International students cannot obtain a PGWP if any one of the below-listed scenarios applies:

possess a research permit that ended more than 180 days prior to your application.
previously obtained a PGWP.
studied a second language, either French or English.
completed courses in self-improvement or general interest.
took part in the Global Affairs Canada-funded Government of Canada Awards Program (GAC).
have obtained financial support from GAC
received the Equal Opportunity Scholarship, Canada–Chile
took part in the Organization of American States Fellowships
participated in the Canada-Chile Scholars’ Exchanges Program
completed the majority of the study program through correspondence, e-learning, or online courses.
finished a study program at a Canadian non-Canadian institution.
You completed a course or study program at a DLI for which you are not eligible for the PGWP.
- This also includes a curriculum licensing agreement (also known as a P3 or public-private partnership) that runs courses taught on behalf of a DLI that qualify for the PGWP.

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March 5, 2024

Everything you should know about getting a Provincial Attestation Letter from Quebec

By EUIC Admin Study Visa

Dear future neighbour,

On February 13, 2024, the Canadian province of Quebec started issuing an updated letter attesting to the issuance of the Quebec acceptance certificate for studies. This letter enables candidates to apply for a study permit in accordance to the Federal government’s instructions which were released on January 22, 2024.

At this point, you don’t need to do anything further to get this letter from the province. If, however, you need an updated letter of attestation to submit your application for a study permit with the federal government. See below steps to take:

-Complete the form you will find on their website using the link below:

https://immigration-quebec.gouv.qc.ca/en/mail.php

-Then select the subject “CAQ-Updated Letter of Attestation” in the menu for the form and make sure to indicate the email address you used when you created your arrima account.

-In your message, you must indicate that you would like to receive an updated Letter of Attestation to submit your application for study permit and provide your file number. This is indicated in the right corner of the letter that you initially received.

-A new letter of attestation will be placed in your file within 10 working days

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Dear future neighbour,

Processing time for Visiting Visa as at October 20, 2025

Processing time for Work Permit as at October 20, 2025

PROCESSING TIME FOR STUDY PERMIT AS AT OCTOBER 20, 2025

Need Help With Your Application?

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What Processing Time Really Means

Notes for Study Permit Applicants

Key Takeaways

IRCC Processing time for Visiting Visa as at October 8, 2025

IRCC Processing time for Work Permit as at October 8, 2025

IRCC processing time for Study Permit as at October 8, 2025

Need help with your Canadian immigration process?

Dear future neighbour,

Why the Increase?

New financial benchmarks (excluding Quebec):

What counts as proof of funds?

Why it Matters

What Should You Do?

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Dear future neighbour,

119 New Programs Now Qualify

178 Programs Removed

What If My Program Was Removed?

Total PGWP-Eligible Programs Now: 920

Who Doesn’t Need to Follow the New Rules?

See below full list of PGWP Eligible Study Programs

Education and Agriculture Study Programs List

Trade Study Programs List

Science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) Study Programs List

Healthcare and Social Services Study Programs List

Need help with your Canadian admission and immigration process?

Dear future neighbour,

What’s Changed?

Language Requirements

Impact on International Students

Dear future neighbour,

Details of the Study Permit Cap

Reasons for the Cap

Concerns and Criticism

Impact on Prospective Students

Next Steps

Dear future neighbour,

Details on getting a PAL in New Brunswick

Details on getting a PAL in Saskatchewan

Details on getting a PAL in Newfoundland and Labrador

See below eligibility scenarios for PGWPs

See below ineligibility scenarios for PGWPs

Dear future neighbour,