Canada's International Student Program (ISP) has seen unprecedented growth in recent years, welcoming over a million primary, secondary, and post-secondary study permit holders in 2023 alone. However, the existing International Student Program (ISP) has identified areas for improvement, leading to proposed amendments designed to strengthen program integrity, better support international students, and create a more efficient system for all stakeholders.
Current Challenges:
1. Lack of Reporting Compliance from DLIs
Under current regulations, designated learning institutions (DLIs) are responsible for reporting student enrollment and verifying letters of acceptance. However, there is no regulatory mechanism compelling DLIs to report, leading to difficulties for Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) in monitoring student attendance and detecting fraudulent activities.
2. Inability to Impose Sanctions on Non-Compliant DLIs
IRCC lacks the authority to impose conditions or sanctions on DLIs that fail to comply with reporting requirements. This limitation results in the issuance of study permits to students attending non-compliant DLIs, undermining the program's credibility.
3. Lack of Mandatory Reporting from Students on DLI Changes
Schools can report a student as not being registered to study, however, current regulations does not mandate international students to notify IRCC when changing DLIs, making it challenging to verify their attendance and study permit compliance accurately. This loophole allows students to circumvent study permit limits and affects DLI accountability.
4. Work Hour Limitations
While international students are permitted to work off-campus for up to 20 hours per week during regular academic sessions, concerns have been raised about the adequacy of this limit in meeting living expenses, prompting calls for a moderate increase.
Proposed Solutions
The proposed amendments aim to address these concerns through the following measures:
Enhanced DLI Accountability: DLIs will be mandated to electronically report on student enrollment status and program adherence. This will enable IRCC to effectively track students, identify non-compliance, and potentially impose sanctions on DLIs that fail to meet their obligations.
Improved Student Monitoring: Students will be required to inform IRCC of any DLI changes to ensure accurate enrollment data and compliance with study permit conditions.
Increased Work Flexibility: The maximum allowable off-campus work hours for international students will be raised from 20 to 24 per week to help offset living costs and integrate into the workforce.
The proposed amendments are currently under review. The Canadian government will announce a timeline for implementation after considering any revisions.
Expected Benefits
Program Integrity:
Enhanced LOA verification reduces fraudulent applications and protects students from attending non-genuine institutions.
Codified compliance reporting provides accurate student enrollment data and identifies non-compliant students.
Requiring new study permits for DLI changes improves student tracking and compliance monitoring.
DLI sanctions, like suspension lists, deter non-compliance.
Benefits to International Students:
Increased off-campus work hours (from 20 to 24) helps offset living costs.
This change is estimated to generate $10.2 billion PV in benefits over 10 periods for eligible students who choose to work additional hours.
Increased work hours may benefit industries experiencing high job vacancy rates.
What Next?
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Canada's International Student Program (ISP) has seen unprecedented growth in recent years, welcoming over a million primary, secondary, and post-secondary study permit holders in 2023 alone. However, the existing International Student Program (ISP) has identified areas for improvement, leading to proposed amendments designed to strengthen program integrity, better support international students, and create a more efficient system for all stakeholders.
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