Recently, Canadian Immigration Minister Marc Miller announced a new "immigration shortcut"!

According to an announcement released by Immigration Canada (IRCC) on Wednesday (August 14th), the new French Minority Community Student Immigration Pilot Program (FMCSP) will be implemented in

Implemented on August 26, 2024, while increasing the approval rate of student visas, providing more equitable opportunities for international students from Africa, the Middle East, and the Americas.

For this reason, IRCC stated that "students and their families do not need to provide proof that they will leave Canada after the end of their temporary residency period. In addition, the required funding requirements will be met

Make adjustments to align with 75% of the low-income standard line in the city where the institution is located.

These international students will also directly obtain permanent resident status after obtaining their diploma, and can receive placement services during their studies to help them better integrate into their current location

community.

The pilot program will collaborate with designated French and bilingual higher education institutions (DLIs). Although the annual cap for most study permit applications has been set for January 22, 2024

Daily setting, but FMCSP is not included in the overall upper limit. Each participating Designated Learning Institution (DLI) will be allocated a limited number of admission letters for processing

Study permits under the pilot program. In the first year, there were 2300 copies. The upper limit for the second year will be reassessed in August 2025.

Students participating in FMCSP are allowed to bring their spouse, cohabiting partner, or underage children. Spouses and cohabitants of participants may be eligible for visitor visas, open access visas

Work permit or study permit.

Application requirements:

To be eligible, students must hold an admission letter from the designated learning institution (DLI) participating in the program, proving that they are applying under the FMCSP. study

The plan must meet the following criteria:

Having a college degree or above;

Full time study;

Study for 2 years or more;

Obtaining a degree or diploma;

French is the main language of instruction (over 50% of courses are taught in French).

But this plan does not include Chinese international students!