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Canada Tightens Study Permit Caps and PGWP Requirements
[Canada’s Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)](https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship.html) has introduced significant changes to its international student and work permit programs. With a focus on maintaining the integrity and sustainability of the immigration system, IRCC has implemented a tighter cap on study permits and revised the eligibility criteria for Post-Graduation Work Permits (PGWPs). These updates aim to balance the influx of international students and temporary residents with Canada’s long-term economic and labor market needs. This Article will give you details of these changes and what they mean for prospective students, temporary workers, and immigrants.Table of Contents
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1. [New Study Permit Caps for 2025](#new-study-permit-caps-for-2025)
2. [How changes will affect Master's and PhD Students](#how-changes-will-affect-masters-and-phd-students)
3. [Changes in Post graduation work permit Requirements](#changes-in-post-graduation-work-permit-requirements)
4. [Changes in Spousal Open Work Permits](#changes-in-spousal-open-work-permits)
5. [Implications for The temporary foreign worker program](#implications-for-the-temporary-foreign-worker-program)
6. [Impact on Temporary and Permanent Residents](#impact-on-temporary-and-permanent-residents)
7. [Conclusion](#conclusion)
8. [Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)](#FAQs)