Over 2 lakh fewer students, workers get Canadian visa in H1 2025
Canada admitted 214,520 fewer international students and workers in the first half of 2025, as IRCC data shows steep declines driven by stricter immigration reforms. Study permit arrivals plunged, while work permits fell more moderately due to PGWP transitions. Despite this, Canada's temporary resident population grew overall, underscoring the shifting dynamics of student-to-worker pathways.