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Canadian Immigration Lawyers Association recommends IRPA legislation reform

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Fri, 14 Jun 2024 12:00:33 +0000

Last month, members of the Legislative Reform Committee from the Canadian Immigration Lawyers Association (CILA) released a report outlining how CILA would like to see the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA) reformed. IRPA is legislation, first introduced in 2001, that the Government of Canada uses to define rules and regulations concerning Canadian immigration and […]

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The top three universities in Canada according to the 2025 QS World University Rankings

June 12, 2024 admin canada news, dli, International students, study, study in Canada, study permit

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Wed, 12 Jun 2024 12:00:32 +0000

For the second consecutive year, the top 40 of Quacquarelli Symonds’ (QS) World University Rankings include three Canadian universities. QS is an organization that acts as an authority concerning the analysis of higher education institutions on a global scale. QS also says that its World University rankings are “the only ranking system to measure both employability […]

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How some Express Entry candidates may benefit from category-based selection draws

June 11, 2024 admin canada news, canada permanent residence, category-based selection draw, CRS, crs score, Express Entry, express entry draw, Invitation to Apply, IRCC

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Tue, 11 Jun 2024 12:00:23 +0000

Recent patterns suggest that Express Entry candidates who are eligible for category-based selection draws are likely to receive an Invitation to Apply (ITA) even if they have a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score below 500. CRS scores are the numeric values based on a candidate’s human capital factors that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) […]

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More Canadian immigrants are being hired for jobs that fit their qualifications

June 10, 2024 admin canada employment rate, canada news, canada permanent residence, permanent residence, Work, work in Canada

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Mon, 10 Jun 2024 12:00:42 +0000

A new Statistics Canada (StatsCan) report suggests that overqualification among Canadian immigrants is decreasing. Overqualification describes what occurs when immigrants to Canada are hired for jobs where their education and/or work experience is too advanced for their role. According to a StatsCan report published on May 22, among recent immigrants with at least a bachelor’s […]

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Frequently asked questions about summer jobs for international students in Canada

June 6, 2024 admin canada news, International student, IRCC, study, study in Canada, work in Canada

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Thu, 06 Jun 2024 12:00:09 +0000

International students remaining in Canada for the summer may have some questions about finding employment while they wait for the fall semester. International students are only allowed to work in Canada, without a separate work permit, if they have work authorization on their study permit. This work authorization will indicate if the study permit holder […]

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Do I need a language test to immigrate to Canada?

May 29, 2024 admin Canada, canada news, canadian language benchmark, English, french immigration, language test, language testing

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Wed, 29 May 2024 12:00:59 +0000

Many of Canada’s economic immigration programs require candidates to complete a language test to be eligible to apply. This article will provide an overview of important details about whether a reader may need a language test on their immigration journey to Canada. For example, the following will cover which programs require language tests and the […]

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What kind of school should I apply to as an international student in Canada?

May 28, 2024 admin canada news, canada study, International student, study, study in Canada, work in Canada

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Tue, 28 May 2024 12:00:31 +0000

Universities, colleges, and specialty programs across Canada all have unique values, and the best choice for international students often depends on their individual career goals and aspirations. Note: Speciality programs are those specifically designed to help students develop and enhance specific skills such as those in the trades. Meanwhile, bridging programs help newcomers connect the […]

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Can I count student work experience towards the Express Entry work requirement?

May 17, 2024 admin canada news, canada permanent residence, canadian experience class, Express Entry, federal skilled trades program, federal skilled worker program

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Fri, 17 May 2024 13:00:01 +0000

All three Express Entry-managed programs require candidates to have eligible pre-existing work experience to apply for permanent residence (PR) in Canada. More information on the complete list of minimum requirements for each Express Entry program is available below. First, however, this article will provide an overview of which Express Entry programs allow candidates to use […]

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Has IRCC’s LOA verification system successfully protected Canadian international students?

May 16, 2024 admin canada news, International student, IRCC, provincial attestation letter, study, study in Canada

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Thu, 16 May 2024 13:00:26 +0000

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) introduced a new verification process for Letters of Acceptance (LOAs) on December 1, 2023. IRCC announced its LOA verification system among several changes to its international student program. These changes aim to protect foreign nationals studying in Canada and improve overall program integrity. The new verification system requires all […]

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Which country allows international students to work the most hours?

May 13, 2024 admin canada news, International student, IRCC, PAL, study, study in Canada, work in Canada

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Mon, 13 May 2024 13:00:36 +0000

On April 29, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced that it will soon allow international students to work off-campus for 24 hours per week while classes are in session. This announcement came during a press conference, where IRCC officially revealed that it would not be extending the temporary policy. IRCC’s temporary policy allowed international […]

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