Canada's study permit rejection rate hit a record 62% - the highest in over a decade. Anna and Conrad analyze the policy crisis reshaping international education in 2025, from Canada's approval crash to the US ending "duration of status" for F-1 students. Plus: why alternative destinations are suddenly booming.

Key Headlines

• Canada: Rejection rates jumped from 48% to 38% approval; Indian students facing 80% rejections
• US: Proposing to end decades-old "duration of status" policy with 4-year visa limits
• Market shifts: Big Four declining (Canada -56%, Australia -22%, UK -18%, US -25%) while New Zealand (+40%) and Ireland (+37%) surge
• Financial barriers: Canada doubled requirements from $10K to $20K+

Critical Stats

• 75% of Canadian rejections cite "won't leave after graduation" concerns
• IDP Education: Revenue -15%, placements -29%, IELTS volumes -50% in India
• UK has record 758K international students but cut Graduate Route to 18 months
• 25% of UK employers unaware of Graduate Route visa

Sources

1. https://thepienews.com/canada-rejects-nearly-two-in-three-study-permit-applicants/
2. https://thepienews.com/us-proposes-visa-time-limit-rule-to-end-abuse-of-system/
3. https://thepienews.com/idp-reports-revenue-loss-in-challenging-period/