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International

Visas, Permits, and Immigration

IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS
Due to recent IRCC Changes, including ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳'s CIP List, please see Updated International Application Process.

November 19, 2024, Update: On September 18, 2024, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) to the International Student Program. We have matched the federal  to our programs to see which fields of study will still qualify for a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP). You can review the ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳ list here: Program List - PGWP Eligible Fields of Study.

Studying and moving to a new country can be a bit overwhelming. On this page, we have pulled together all the relevant information for those looking to study, work, and immigrate to Canada.

ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳ is here to support international students as they navigate the Canadian immigration system and the information on this page has been reviewed by a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (RCIC). Be aware, however, that immigration policies can change without notice. For the most current and accurate information, you should always refer to the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) website: . 

Kindly note that the information on this page does not, and is not intended to constitute legal advice, and instead all information, content and material is for general information purposes only. Students are solely responsible for their own research and legal advice in order to ensure that they are in compliance with all Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) regulations in order to gain entry to and at all times during their time in Canada, including, but not limited to, any medical or study and work permit related requirements. 

For more information on opportunities to stay permanently in the Province of New Brunswick, please visit . With an abundance of exciting career opportunities, over 12,000 annually and counting, New Brunswick is recruiting skilled people, like you, who want to grow in a province where their unique knowledge, culture, and perspectives are valued.

IMPORTANT UPDATE

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) made an announcement on January 22, 2024, that will directly impact prospective international students who wish to study in Canada. You can review the .

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will be setting a cap on the number of study permit approvals issued for a two-year period (2024-2025). The New Brunswick cap will be provided to the provincial government and the province will distribute the New Brunswick cap amongst the designated learning institutions in New Brunswick, including ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳.

As part of this cap implementation, as of January 22, 2024, all study permit applications will require a letter of attestation from the province. Provinces have until March 31, 2024, to establish a process to issue these letters of attestation.

At this time, you should not submit a study permit application until you have received additional information from ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳ about the process for requesting a letter of attestation.

Learn more about the following topics to better help prepare yourself for your journey to Canada.

International Student Immigration Information Sessions

ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳ hosts live information sessions with our International Immigration Advisor, who is a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (RCIC). This is an opportunity for prospective students to ask questions and learn more about the immigration process in Canada. These 30-minute sessions will provide you with all the information you need about navigating the Canadian immigration system.  

Resources

The resources and guide below have been created by ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳’s International Immigration Advisor to best prepare our students to navigate the immigration process.

Contact

If you have any further questions about any of this information, please contact us at international@nbcc.ca.