A global survey of 870 education agents conducted in May 2026 highlights growing anxiety among international students evaluating study abroad options in Canada and other major destinations.
Fluctuating visa policies and rising living costs have become primary concerns, prompting applicants to seek higher predictability and financial stability. Consequently, students are increasingly considering alternative destinations or opting to pursue higher education within their home countries.
Although overall trust in Canada as a welcoming study destination showed signs of recovery compared to the previous year, persistent visa processing delays and sudden regulatory shifts continue to deter even highly qualified applicants.
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Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has updated its operational instructions regarding Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) review procedures under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP).
IRCC has extended the grace period for work permit extension applications requiring concurrent processing from 60 days to 90 days. Under this policy, eligible extension applications submitted without an LMIA will not receive a final decision until 90 days have elapsed from the receipt date.
Additionally, IRCC implemented a new client process allowing applicants to explicitly identify when their files require concurrent processing.
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Saskatchewan authorities have laid charges against a Swift Current employer and a numbered company for alleged violations of provincial immigration legislation. Syed Taha Rizvi and 102092451 Saskatchewan Ltd.
face eight counts under The Foreign Worker Recruitment and Immigration Services Act and The Immigration Services Act. The charges stem from incidents at the Swift Current Husky Travel Centre between September 2023 and August 2025.
Allegations include exploiting foreign workers' trust, taking advantage of their lack of experience, and illegally charging employees job-related fees. The Program Compliance Branch oversees these enforcement efforts to protect foreign workers across the province.
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In a move to reinforce its immigration standards, Canada has declared a 5-year visa ban for anyone discovered to have presented fake documents during their application process. This measure aims to uphold the standard of documentation expected from all international applicants.
The integrity of Canada's immigration system is paramount, and officials are dedicated to ensuring that all information presented is authentic. This ban serves as a strong reminder that immigration fraud will be met with serious penalties.
Those looking to enter Canada are strongly urged to ensure their paperwork is verified and truthful. Forgery remains one of the most serious violations in the immigration process, and the authorities are taking firm action to discourage it.
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