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In today’s newsletter: Veronica Sepehr has all the details on IRCC’s latest update on study permits.
Also: Victor Neagu talks about how we can reimagine how Canada views and perceives immigration.
Plus: We’ve got an event with Luki Danukarjanto next week.
By: Dozie Anyaegbunam
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Who’s eligible to study in Canada without a study permit?
On February 19th, 2026, IRCC updated the operational instructions under which a foreign national can study in Canada without a study permit. As is wont to happen these days, there have been a ton of half-truths flying around, especially from private colleges.
For you to study in Canada without a study permit, you must meet these two conditions:
The duration of the course or program is six months or less; and
The course will be completed within your period of stay authorized upon entry into Canada.
The “upon entry” refers specifically to the period of authorized stay granted when the individual initially entered Canada. It does not refer to a later extension of status, maintained status after applying for renewal, or a new work permit issued from inside Canada.
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What does it mean to belong in Canada?
Canada isn’t perfect, but it’s a good country. However, Victor Neagu argues that we would have better outcomes as a society if we can manage to muster our laws, institutions and society to view Canadian belonging, rather than pure immigration numbers, as the final outcome.
True belonging in immigrant populations drives ambition and challenges complacency and questions the status quo. Isn’t that what we all want for Canada?
Read the full thing here ⬇️
Job hunting (AMA) with Luki Danukarjanto next week
The Newcomers is hosting an Ask Me Anything (AMA) with Luki Danukarjanto, the “soft skills guy” on March 12th, 2pm EST. The topic is all about which soft skills improve your chances of landing jobs in this wild job market.
We’ve got about 13 questions in the mailbag already. Got one, send it in. I’ll seal the mailbag at 15 questions.
Know someone who might find this useful, send them this link and ask them to register.
Good finds
Canada’s era of record-breaking immigration admissions seems to be over. Alejandro Hernandez of Concordia University breaks down why the cap on international student admissions isn’t going anywhere soon.
What makes or breaks your permanent residence application? Veronica Sepehr’s video is a good watch in today’s immigration climate.
What are we good at? The conversation about value proposition. If you live in Atlantic Canada, David Campbell’s articles are a good read. Plus, his episode on The Newcomers Podcast drops soon. It’s fire.
The Newcomers resources & guides
Start Here. This page serves as a navigation hub for discovering the stories and the content we produce.
The Immigrant’s Guide to Canadian Small Talk. Learn why small talk matters more than you think in Canada, the art of the opening line, how to read the room, and how to make graceful exits.
The Ten Commandments of Settling Into Canada. Some basic rules for making it slightly easier for you to settle into Canada.
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Looking to find out what Canadian immigration program you’re eligible for? Check out our Who’s Eligible For series.
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