As the U.S. Tightens Rules for International Students, Canada’s Study Permit Path Looks More Predictable
International students weighing where to study have a new factor to consider this year. On July 17, 2026, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security finalized a rule ending “duration of status” for F-1 students, J-1 exchange visitors, and I visa holders, replacing decades of open-ended, program-length admission with a fixed period capped at four years. […]