Canada Implements Study Permit Application Cap for 2025
The Canadian government has announced a cap on study permit applications, limiting the total number of processed applications to 505,162 for 2025. This policy will significantly impact international students planning to study in Canada.
📅 Duration of the Cap
- Effective: January 22, 2025, to December 31, 2025.
- ⛔ Once the cap is reached, any additional applications will be returned, and application fees will be refunded.
⚠️ Note:
The figure of 505,162 represents the total number of applications to be processed, not the number of study permits that will be issued this year.
✔️ Who is Exempt from the Processing Cap?
The following groups are not affected by the cap:
📜 Study Permit Renewals:
- Students renewing their study permits at the same Designated Learning Institution (DLI) and for the same level of study as their current permit.
⛔ Individuals Under Unenforceable Removal Orders:
- Holders of a Temporary Resident Permit valid for at least six months.
✨ Special Cases:
- Those sponsored by a family member in Canada (in-land sponsorship).
- Protected persons or those who have applied for permanent residency.
- Family members of the above groups.
📚 Exchange Students:
- Students attending DLIs as part of exchange programs.
🏫 Schools Managed by Federal Departments:
- Institutions directly administered by a federal agency.
🎓 Global Affairs Canada Scholarships:
- Scholarships specifically for non-Canadians, funded by Global Affairs Canada.
🇫🇷 Francophone Minority Communities Pilot Program:
- Participants in this program are exempt from the cap.
🛡️ Special Public Policies:
- Applicants covered under federal public policies enacted in response to crises or emergencies.
👥 Study Permit Exemptions:
- Indigenous persons and their family members, as outlined in temporary public policies.
