While we are all aware of the on-going strike that is causing serious delays in processing times, we expect that less files will be processed. However, it’s not the case when it comes to Study Permits for Canada.
The Canadian government has issued more student permits for Canada in the last three months than it did during the same time last year.
More than 45,000 international student visas for Canada were issued between May and July (the busy season for those seeking to begin studies in Canada in the fall. Last year, the number was approximately 39,000.
Of the total number of study visa applications visa offices received, only approximately 81 per cent received a decision. By end of July there were approximately 13,000 visa applications yet to be processed.
There are currently thousands of study permit applications in process awaiting decisions. If you are interested in submitting a study permit to Canada, you must remember that these applications can be refused for many different reasons and hiring a representative to support and represent you on your application is crucial.
Feel free to contact me directly should you have any questions regarding the study permit application process or our representation services.
Nir Rozenberg, RCIC
Regulated Immigration Consultant – 416-665-3939
I just want to add that, despite these numbers, there are countless would-be students currently scrambling around in a panic over whether they will get their visas in time for school to start. Not to mention the university administrators worrying about whether they will have enough butts to fill their seats. Note that foreign students account for $8 billion dollars per year for Canada. To those Canadian students saying “good riddance” to the foreigners, you would not say this if you understood that those foreigners actually pay your tuition (or keep your tuition at a reasonable price by paying insanely more than you do) so shush! And if you are a foreign student, you should hire a consultant and get started on your application as of yesterday. Good luck to you all!