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News
Updated special measures for Iranian temporary residents in Canada
IRCC has announced that the special measures for Iranian temporary residents in Canada, which had expired on February 28, 2026, have now been extended to March 31, 2027. However, the criteria for the special measures have changed.
New IRCC policies for graduate students
IRCC has announced a number of changes for international Grad students and launched a dedicated study permit page outlining these changes on November 6, 2025.
Study Permit Extension processing updates – Post-Secondary DLI Transfers / Secondary to Post-Secondary
An internal communication was sent from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) on June 24, 2025, which acknowledges the issue of prolonged processing times for study permit extensions. Under rules introduced in November 2024, international students changing designated learning institutions (DLI) have to receive approval for their study permit extensions before beginning studies at the new DLI. IRCC is providing an update which would allow students to begin studies at a new DLI.
Additional Extension of Temporary Immigration Measures for Sudanese Nationals in Canada
On April 24, 2023, IRCC announced new immigration measures to support Sudanese temporary residents who are currently in Canada and may be unable to return home due to the rapidly deteriorating situation in their country.
Events
Breakfast Seminars
Kickstart your day with a sumptuous breakfast as you learn more about effective ways to job search.
Immigration Ask Me Anything Series - Recent Immigration Updates
Ask one of Waterloo's immigration consultants and learn a bit about a specific immigration topic. This session's topic will focus on recent immigration updates.
Immigration Information Session: Navigating Work Policies While Studying
Join Waterloo's immigration consultants to learn about working in Canada as an international student.
IPC End of Term Gathering
Join the IPC enf of term event to wrap up your winter term! More details coming soon.