Canada launches new immigration policy: some international students will directly obtain permanent resident status
According to the announcement released by Immigration Canada (IRCC) on Wednesday (August 14), the new French Minority Community Student Immigration Pilot Program (FMCSP) will be implemented from August 26, 2024, while increasing the approval rate for student visas and providing more equitable opportunities for international students from Africa, the Middle East, and the Americas.
For this reason, IRCC stated that students and their families do not need to provide proof that they will leave Canada after the end of their temporary residency period. In addition, the required funding requirements will be adjusted to align with 75% of the low-income standard line in the city where the institution is located.
These international students will also directly obtain permanent resident status after obtaining their diploma, and can receive placement services during their studies to help them better integrate into their communities.
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The pilot program will collaborate with designated French and bilingual higher education institutions (DLIs). Although the annual cap for most study permit applications was set on January 22, 2024, FMCSP is not included in the overall cap. Each participating Designated Learning Institution (DLI) will be allocated a limited number of admission letters for processing study permits under the pilot program. In the first year, there were 2300 copies. The upper limit for the second year will be reassessed in August 2025.
Who can apply?
To be eligible, students must hold an admission letter from the designated learning institution (DLI) participating in the program, proving that they are applying under the FMCSP. The study plan must meet the following criteria:
Having a college degree or above;
Full time study;
Study for 2 years or more;
Obtaining a degree or diploma;
French is the main language of instruction (over 50% of courses are taught in French).
Students must also be citizens of the following eligible countries:
Students participating in FMCSP are allowed to bring their spouse, cohabiting partner, or underage children. Participants' spouses and cohabitants may be eligible for a visit visa, open work permit, or study permit.
Welcome to French Community Program "adds 10 new communities
Minister Miller also announced that 10 new French speaking communities will join the Welcome French Community Program (WFC), bringing the total number of communities participating in the program to 24.
The new pilot program is part of Canada's French immigration policy. Earlier this year, the Immigration Department announced a goal to have 6% of all new immigrants in Canada speak French.
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