Immigration Updates

This website content will be updated as new information becomes available.

November 28, 2024

As of November 8, 2024, students are allowed to work off campus up to 24 hours per week without a work permit. Make sure you meet the other requirements for working while you study.

Starting November 8, 2024, you must be enrolled in the designated learning institution (DLI) named on your study permit. This means you can no longer change DLIs by letting IRCC know through your online account. To change DLIs, you need to apply for a new study permit.

The Student Direct Stream (SDS) and Nigeria Student Express (NSE) initiatives ended on Nov. 8; eligible SDS and NSE applications received before 2:00 p.m. ET on November 8, 2024, will be processed under these streams. Study permit applications submitted on or after this time will be processed under the regular study permit stream.

June 21, 2024

The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, announced that foreign nationals can no longer apply for a post-graduation work permit (PGWP) at the border, effective immediately. Read more.

Jan 22, 2024

The Canadian government announced a cap on new study permits for the next two years. For initial study permit applications submitted after January 22, 2024, undergraduate international students must now include an attestation letter from the Ontario provincial government.

December 7, 2023

As of January 1, 2024, the minimum financial requirement for living expenses for new study permit applications is $20,635 for an individual student.

Read more: Proof of Financial Support


King's International offers a variety of programs and services for both international and domestic students. These services include:

  • International student services and orientation
  • Immigration advising
  • Peer Guide Program
  • Outgoing and incoming exchange
  • International partner liaison
  • International student programming
  • Support for international summer programs
  • International risk management
  • Pre-departure sessions and support for international experiential learning

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