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Study in Canada from Mumbai — Expert Visa & PR Guidance
Canada remains one of the top study-abroad destinations for Indian students — but 2026 is a different landing than a few years ago. Intake is capped, documentation requirements are stricter, and the path from student visa to PR looks different than it used to. Here's what's changed, and how Serviam Overseas gets you through it.
What's changed for 2026
Fewer permits, more competition.
IRCC will issue up to 408,000 study permits in 2026 (new arrivals plus extensions) — a real tightening from prior years, so a well-documented application matters more than ever.
PAL/TAL required for most programs.
Undergraduate and most diploma applicants need a Provincial or Territorial Attestation Letter before IRCC will process their study permit. Exception: Master's and PhD students at public institutions are exempt from this requirement — and from the cap — as of January 1, 2026, making it one of the clearest remaining pathways.
Stronger proof of funds.
You'll need to show access to roughly CAD $22,895 for a single applicant, on top of your first year's tuition.
Work rights.
Students can work up to 24 hours a week off-campus during semesters.
PGWP eligibility is program-specific.
Not every course leads to a Post-Graduation Work Permit — the eligible-program list is actively updated, and choosing the wrong program can mean no PGWP at all.
How Serviam Overseas helps you navigate it
- We match you to PGWP-eligible programs from the start, not after you've already enrolled.
- We build your financial documentation to the current proof-of-funds standard before you apply, not after a refusal.
- We handle your PAL/TAL logistics with your chosen institution and province.
- Post-visa, we support your pre-departure prep and your first weeks on the ground.
Rules current as of September 2026 — always verify final details on the IRCC website before applying, and ask your Serviam counselor for the latest.