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Significant Changes to Canada’s PGWP in 2024: Stricter Policies and Increased Living Costs

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Significant Changes to Canada’s PGWP in 2024: Stricter Policies and Increased Living Costs

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  • Canada has experienced diplomatic strains impacting international student mobility, notably affecting visa processing for students, especially from Punjab.
  • In 2024, major revisions to the Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) program were implemented, tightening eligibility with new criteria and restrictions.
  • The cost of living requirement for study permit applicants doubled to $20,635, creating additional financial strain for prospective students.
  • New language proficiency requirements and limited fields of study for PGWP have been established, aimed at enhancing employment outcomes but restricting options.
  • These changes, alongside reduced study permit quotas, may lead to a continued decline in interest from international students in Canada.

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