The updated guidance, issued by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) and shared by Canadavisa's X handle on Friday, marks a significant tightening of Canada's study permit application process as authorities seek to strengthen oversight of the country's international student programme.
The Canadian government has introduced stricter financial scrutiny for international students applying for study permits, directing immigration officers to carry out more rigorous assessments of applicants' finances, including verifying the source of their funds before approving study permit applications.
The updated guidance, issued by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) and shared by Canadavisa's X handle on Friday, marks a significant tightening of Canada's study permit application process as authorities seek to strengthen oversight of the country's international student programme.
Under the revised instructions, immigration officers are no longer required to focus enhanced financial checks only on applicants from what were previously described as "very high-risk environments."
Meanwhile, officers have been directed to assess every application based on its individual circumstances and the facts presented.
