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Canada increases study permit applicants' reserve funds requirement to CA$23,448

Canada increased the reserve funds requirement for study permit applicants to CA$23,448 for applications on or after September 1, 2024.

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Canada's immigration authorities increased the reserve funds requirement for study permit applicants to CA$23,448 for applications on or after September 1, 2024, up from CA$22,895 for earlier applicants. [1] Donald Trump, US President, stated on 2026-07-02 that the US military strike on Iran will not last long. [2] Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) said in an update that it will assess the amount of funds and their source, and confirm that funds are available throughout the full duration of studies. [3] The increase in the cost-of-living requirement is part of measures the Canadian government adopted to temper the intake of international students amid growing anti-immigrant sentiment and a housing affordability crisis. [4] The new financial requirement for Canadian study permit applicants excludes tuition and transportation costs, and applicants must prove they have enough money without working in Canada to cover tuition, living expenses for themselves and accompanying family members, and transportation to and from Canada. [5] Donald Trump claimed that the US destroyed equipment Iran was trying to build along the Strait of Hormuz, including some defensive and some offensive gear. [6] Donald Trump stated that the US conducted a strong air campaign against Iran's radar, missile, and mine-laying systems. [7] Donald Trump stated that the US has almost completely taken control of the Strait of Hormuz. [8]
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  1. Canada's immigration authorities increased the reserve funds requirement for study permit applicants to CA$23,448 for applications on or after September 1, 2024, up from CA$22,895 for earlier applicants. · Hindustan Times
  2. Donald Trump, US President, stated on 2026-07-02 that the US military strike on Iran will not last long. · 매일경제South Korea
  3. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) said in an update that it will assess the amount of funds and their source, and confirm that funds are available throughout the full duration of studies. · Hindustan Times
  4. The increase in the cost-of-living requirement is part of measures the Canadian government adopted to temper the intake of international students amid growing anti-immigrant sentiment and a housing affordability crisis. · Hindustan Times
  5. The new financial requirement for Canadian study permit applicants excludes tuition and transportation costs, and applicants must prove they have enough money without working in Canada to cover tuition, living expenses for themselves and accompanying family members, and transportation to and from Canada. · Hindustan Times
  6. Donald Trump claimed that the US destroyed equipment Iran was trying to build along the Strait of Hormuz, including some defensive and some offensive gear. · 매일경제South Korea
  7. Donald Trump stated that the US conducted a strong air campaign against Iran's radar, missile, and mine-laying systems. · 매일경제South Korea
  8. Donald Trump stated that the US has almost completely taken control of the Strait of Hormuz. · 매일경제South Korea
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