30þwer post-graduation work permits expected in Canada in 2025: Here’s why it matters for international students

Canada is set to approve 30% fewer Post-Graduation Work Permits in 2025 due to tighter eligibility rules. Approvals are already down sharply, particularly for undergraduates and engineering graduates. Indian students remain the largest group affected, with significant declines also seen among Chinese, Filipino, and Iranian students. Educational institutions must adapt by aligning programmes with labour market needs and diversifying recruitment, as reported by ApplyBoard.

30þwer post-graduation work permits expected in Canada in 2025: Here’s why it matters for international students
Canada is set to approve 30% fewer Post-Graduation Work Permits in 2025 due to tighter eligibility rules. Approvals are already down sharply, particularly for undergraduates and engineering graduates. Indian students remain the largest group affected, with significant declines also seen among Chinese, Filipino, and Iranian students. Educational institutions must adapt by aligning programmes with labour market needs and diversifying recruitment, as reported by ApplyBoard.