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Within the last three years, 355,000 international students became permanent residents

Within the last three years, 355,000 international students became permanent residents According to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), over 355,000 international students became permanent residents in Canada between 2021 and 2023. Over 627,000 temporary residents gained permanent residency (PR) in the same period. In 2020, Canada admitted less than half the current number of immigrants, at 184,370. However, immigration quotas for 2024 and 2025 are set at 485,000 and 500,000, respectively, despite housing concerns among Canadians. Many are questioning the feasibility of accommodating half a million immigrants yearly amidst a housing crisis.  Canada capped the international student intake for 2024-2025   On January 22, 2024, Canada's Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), Marc Miller, announced a two-year cap on international student permit applications to stabilize growth. For 2024, the cap will result in around 360,000 approved permits, a