Two major updates are coming out of Canada that could impact many future plans๐. ๐๐ซ๐จ๐ฐ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐๐๐ค๐ฅ๐จ๐ ๐๐จ๐ซ ๐๐๐ฆ๐ฉ๐จ๐ซ๐๐ซ๐ฒ ๐๐๐ฌ๐ข๐๐๐ง๐ญ ๐๐ข๐ฌ๐๐ฌ
There is a significant backlog for Canadaโs Temporary Resident Visas, which includes study, work, and visitor visas. As of July 31st, there are about 1,366,000 temporary visa applications waiting to be processed. Out of these, over 600,000 are taking longer than the standard processing time. This backlog has been a growing issue for several months, and even years, especially since COVID-19.
For example, if a visa is supposed to be processed in 45 days, there are 1 million applications that are still waiting even after this period. This backlog means that many applicants will experience delays.
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The President of Universities Canada has highlighted a crucial issue: the target for student admissions might not be met. Canada had aimed to bring in 600,000 applications and issue visas to 360,000 to 370,000 students for 2024. However, with fewer students enrolling in Canadian universities, this target seems increasingly difficult to achieve.
Here’s the twist: While the President mentions fewer admissions, the IRCC (Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada) states that we wonโt have a clear picture of student enrollments until September, when classes begin. This means the exact number of students who will enroll and how close Canada will get to its target wonโt be known until then.
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So far, 244,895 study permits have been issued. This number is higher than expected for 2023. However, many of these permits are from applications submitted last year, for either the May or September intakes. The real data on student enrollments for 2024 will become clearer after the September intake.
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These updates are important for anyone planning to study or work in Canada. The backlog for temporary resident visas is causing delays, and the uncertainty around student admissions could impact future plans. Keep an eye on these developments as they evolve in the coming months. If you have questions or need more information, feel free to ask!