IRCC confirms some work permit holders may continue to study in Canada without a study permit

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Mon, 16 Dec 2024 13:00:20 +0000

Some work permit holders in Canada may continue to study in the country without needing a study permit. On December 6, Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) updated their operational instructions and guidelines to clarify that work permit holders who applied for their work permit before June 7, 2023, may continue to pursue their studies […]

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Five common reasons that your study permit may be rejected

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Mon, 25 Nov 2024 18:53:32 +0000

Study permit refusals have been rising this year. To reduce the risk of refusal, you’ll want to ensure that your application clearly demonstrates that you meet the criteria. A well-put-together application can make the difference between an officer ruling in your favour, or refusing your application. CIC News has partnered with an experienced immigration lawyer […]

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IRCC to update application fees on December 1

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Tue, 19 Nov 2024 13:00:37 +0000

On December 1 application and processing fees for several types of visitor, worker, and student applications to Canada will increase. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will increase fees for multiple applications for temporary residents seeking to extend their status or gain entry into the country, including: Restoration of temporary resident status applications (for visitors, […]

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Discounts and offers for international students in Canada

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Mon, 18 Nov 2024 13:00:41 +0000

International students in Canada have several opportunities to save money on goods and services in the country. There are many discounts and offers aimed at international students, encompassing everyday goods such as groceries and school supplies, mobile phone and internet plans, and even some luxury items. CIC News has prepared the following guide to help […]

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IRCC closes the Student Direct Stream, effective immediately

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Fri, 08 Nov 2024 21:17:58 +0000

As of today, November 8th, 2024, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is no longer accepting study permit applications submitted under the Student Direct Stream (SDS). IRCC has also ended the Nigeria Student Express (NSE) stream for study permit applicants from Nigeria. Going forward, all study permit applications will be submitted using the standard application […]

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BREAKING: IRCC closes the Student Direct Stream, effective immediately

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Fri, 08 Nov 2024 21:17:58 +0000

As of today, November 8th, 2024, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is no longer accepting study permit applications submitted under the Student Direct Stream (SDS). IRCC has also ended the Nigeria Student Express (NSE) stream for study permit applicants from Nigeria. Going forward, all study permit applications will be submitted using the standard application […]

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Federal Court rules IRCC can refuse Canadian study permit applications due to low grades

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Thu, 18 May 2023 13:00:00 +0000

The Federal Court has ruled that it is reasonable for an Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) visa officer to refuse a study permit application if the applicant has low grades from a previous program of study in “core courses” or “core subjects” that are related to their intended program of study in Canada. Discover […]

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Federal Court rules that tuition does not need to be paid for study permit applications

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Sun, 19 Feb 2023 13:00:24 +0000

The Federal Court has ruled that students do not need to pay all or part of their tuition fees for a study permit application in the case of Tehrani v Canada (Citizenship and Immigration). Discover your options to study in Canada Tehrani, a citizen of Iran, applied for a study permit after being accepted to […]

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Work and Study Permit holders see huge gains in employment, as strong hiring continues in Canada

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Tue, 14 Feb 2023 14:00:08 +0000

January saw a considerable increase in overall employment, as 150,000 jobs (+5% of total employment) across Canada were filled in the first month of 2023. Learn more about Canadian immigration and discover your options The strong surge in hiring yielded big increases in employment for many groups (primarily workers aged 25-54), with Non-permanent Residents (NPRs)—those […]

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