PAL allocations by state were fully revealed in mid-April, and several language schools were found to be receiving only a fraction of what they had recruited in previous years, or in some provinces none at all.
Immigration Minister Marc Miller has refused to grant an exemption for language students who would normally need a study permit – students staying for more than six months.
But one counselor said: pie news At the 2024 IALC conference in Cardiff, his team designed a solution to the cap for students in South Korea and Taiwan, as well as in the United States.
“Our sales team is working to find a solution to help students get through to the U.S.,” said Dong-seong Seo, founder and CEO of Korean-Taiwanese agency EDM Education.
Seo explained that the method is to offer three to four months of study at language schools in New York City, most of which qualify for ESTA visa waivers.
After that period, EDM transfers students to a Toronto partner school for another three months, eliminating the need for a study permit in Canada.
“We thought it was a good idea, so we tried to do it. [already] It’s working now.” When asked how the market reacted to the idea, he said:
Another method is for language students to apply for a working holiday visa instead of a study permit, PIE said.
“Our sales team is working hard to create solutions.”
As part of the 2023 agreement between Canada and Korea, 10,000 people are allocated for the 2024 season of these International Experience Canada visas, which allow for language study of less than six months.
Although places are not guaranteed and it takes time for students to receive invitations, BreakEdu general manager Cho Yong-seong said most students who were considering study abroad permits are now looking at IEC visas.
“Students can apply for 12 weeks or more. [of language study]And you can decide to extend it when you’re in Canada,” he said.
The cap does not apply to students applying for study abroad permits under the cap rule.
Canada is also an attractive destination for general English study for Koreans. Mr Seo said the length of stay in the UK was quite limited and students had to travel to their home country to extend their tourist or student visas.
“This is already familiar to international students. There is a connection… It's easier because you can continue working or re-enroll after college. “Canada is good for us,” he added.