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New rules for transferring schools as an international student in Canada
Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Thu, 16 Jan 2025 11:00:43 +0000
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has instituted new rules for international students transferring schools. Now, depending on your situation, you may require a new study permit to transfer schools. This article will cover important information and steps for international students in Canada looking to change their schools in 2025, including Guidance for specific transfer […]
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Read more‘Welcome to Canada’ series on CBC News dives into newcomer challenges
Credit to Author: Canadian Immigrant| Date: Tue, 14 Jan 2025 00:37:13 +0000
CBC News is kicking off the year with Welcome to Canada, a series that gets real about what it’s like to start fresh in a new country. Running throughout January, the series is based on a survey of 1,507 immigrants by Pollara Strategic Insights, offering an honest look at the highs and lows of settling in Canada.
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Read moreMarc Miller announces further measures to enhance border security
Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Wed, 15 Jan 2025 16:16:27 +0000
In a press conference today, Canadian Minister of Immigration Marc Miller alongside Minister of Public Safety David McGuinty announced further measures aimed at enhancing border security and integrity. Minister Miller provided information on the effects of new visitor visa policies, and measures targeting abuse in Canada’s asylum system, and discussed the possibility of forthcoming changes […]
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Read moreHow to overcome loneliness during Canada’s long winters
Credit to Author: Carter Hammett| Date: Wed, 15 Jan 2025 13:28:29 +0000
Winter in Canada can be beautiful but isolating. Many Canadians struggle with feelings of loneliness during the colder months, especially as daylight hours shrink
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Read moreLiving and working in rapidly growing Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
Credit to Author: Margaret Jetelina| Date: Wed, 15 Jan 2025 12:00:58 +0000
Saskatoon is a city of roughly 288, 311 located in central Saskatchewan, and takes its name from the sweet Saskatoon berry that grows abundantly in the area. Nicknamed the Paris […]
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Read moreCan I Still Receive a Credential Evaluation if I Already Live in Canada?
Credit to Author: World Education Services| Date: Wed, 15 Jan 2025 13:00:37 +0000
The short answer is yes! It is never too late to obtain a credential evaluation, and doing so can unlock opportunities for your career, education, licensing, and immigration journey in Canada. Whether you are a newcomer or have been in Canada for years, obtaining a credential evaluation from a trusted organization like WES can significantly […]
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Read moreIRCC to implement restrictions on family Open Work Permits in January 2025
Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Tue, 14 Jan 2025 21:35:08 +0000
The government of Canada is now implementing greater restrictions on work permits for family members of international students and foreign workers, after having first announced these changes in September of 2024. Effective January 21, 2025, family open work permits (OWPs) for international students will be restricted to the spouses or common-law partners of students currently […]
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Read moreHow workers on closed work permits can change employers while awaiting a decision on a new work permit
Credit to Author: Janice Rodrigues| Date: Tue, 14 Jan 2025 11:00:09 +0000
Currently, it’s possible for temporary foreign workers on closed work permits to start a new job before being issued a new work permit, due to a temporary public policy introduced during the Covid-19 era. Prior to the introduction of this temporary public policy, workers on closed work permits would need to wait for their new […]
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Read more“Welcome to Canada” series on CBC News dives into newcomer challenges
Credit to Author: Canadian Immigrant| Date: Tue, 14 Jan 2025 00:37:13 +0000
CBC News is kicking off the year with Welcome to Canada, a series that gets real about what it’s like to start fresh in a new country. Running throughout January, the series is based on a survey of 1,507 immigrants by Pollara Strategic Insights, offering an honest look at the highs and lows of settling in Canada.
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