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IRCC proposes amendments that require students to re-apply for a study permit if they change schools in Canada

July 22, 2024 admin designated learning institution, dli, International students, PAL, provincial attestation letter, study, study in Canada, study permit

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Mon, 22 Jul 2024 12:00:47 +0000

A recent Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announcement in the Canadian Gazette by has attracted interest due to some proposed changes to Canada’s international student program. Of particular note among the proposed changes is IRCC’s suggestion that international students who wish to change their Designated Learning Institution (DLI) in Canada must apply for a […]

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Canada Immigration

How to take a break from your studies and maintain eligibility for a work permit

July 9, 2024 admin Canada, designated learning institution, immigration refugees and citizenship canada, IRCC, pgwp, post-graduation work permit, study in Canada, study permit

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Tue, 09 Jul 2024 12:00:14 +0000

The Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) is an important document for international students looking to gain work experience and build eligibility for certain permanent residence (PR) pathways. Eligibility for this document is contingent on a few factors, one of the most important of which is maintaining full-time status* for each semester of the entire duration of […]

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Canada Immigration

Permanent Residence in Canada is not guaranteed for international students

July 4, 2024 admin canadian experience class, category-based selection draw, cec, designated learning institution, dli, international graduates, International students, pgwp, PNP, post-graduation work permit, provincial nominee programs, study, studying in canada

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Thu, 04 Jul 2024 12:00:09 +0000

This year has seen a variety of changes that have significantly altered the landscape of studying in Canada as a foreign student. These changes help highlight a fact about immigrating to Canada as an international student/graduate: permanent residence (PR) is not guaranteed. While Canada offers multiple pathways to work and even permanently settle in the […]

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Canada Immigration

SAIT partners with BorderPass to streamline study permit processing for international students

May 7, 2024 admin Alberta, designated learning institution, dli, International students, sds, sponsor content, study in Canada

Credit to Author: SAIT| Date: Tue, 07 May 2024 15:31:37 +0000

The Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT) is working with BorderPass to make it easier for international students to navigate the study permit process with a new partnership. This partnership will enable new international students at SAIT to access a trusted online platform that will offer complementary services to those provided by SAIT’s International Centre. […]

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Canada Immigration

Alberta and Manitoba begin issuing Provincial Attestation Letters

March 18, 2024 admin Alberta, designated learning institution, dli, Manitoba, PAL, provincial attestation letter, study, study permit, study permit cap, studying in canada

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Mon, 18 Mar 2024 17:44:32 +0000

Alberta and Manitoba have begun issuing Provincial Attestation Letters (PALs) to international students who have been accepted to schools in their provinces. Both provinces have begun issuing PALs through Designated Learning Institutions (DLIs) in their jurisdictions. DLIs are the only schools in Canada that are approved to accept international students. Details are not currently available […]

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Canada Immigration

Will a gap year impact my chances for acceptance at a Canadian school?

March 12, 2024 admin canada news, canada study, designated learning institution, dli, International student, study, study in Canada, study permit, study permit cap

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Tue, 12 Mar 2024 12:00:48 +0000

Having a break in between studies is often a normal part of student life as individuals pursue work, travel, and other opportunities in between stints within a classroom. Can these breaks impact an application to a Canadian school? The short answer is no, but applicants must take certain precautions to explain this break and ensure […]

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Canada Immigration

IRCC sets cap on the number of study permit applications it will consider in 2024

February 3, 2024 admin canada study, designated learning institution, dli, immigration refugees and citizenship canada, IRCC, study, study in Canada, study permit, study permit cap, studying in canada

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Sat, 03 Feb 2024 14:00:50 +0000

Following Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada’s (IRCC’s) announcement on the 22nd of January, the department has also set a cap on the number of study permit applications it will consider in 2024. According to ministerial instructions released by IRCC, the department will consider a maximum of 606,250 study permit applications in 2024. This cap is […]

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Canada Immigration

FAQs around IRCC’s study permit announcement

January 29, 2024 admin designated learning institution, dli, immigration refugees and citizenship canada, IRCC, study, study in Canada, study permit

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Mon, 29 Jan 2024 14:00:08 +0000

Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) made impactful changes to Canada’s international student program on January 22nd, imposing a new cap on study permit approvals for 2024 and implementing a new provincial attestation letter policy for international students applying for their study permit. In the wake of these announcements, prospective international students have been left […]

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Canada Immigration

How to go from a Canadian study permit to Canadian permanent residence

January 28, 2024 admin Canada, canadian experience class, designated learning institution, Express Entry, fstp, fswp, International students, permanent residence, PNP, PR, provincial nominee program, quebec experience program, study in Canada, study permit

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Sun, 28 Jan 2024 13:00:22 +0000

International students who are studying in Canada can apply for permanent resident status while studying in Canada or after graduating from their study program. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration There are many options for international students in Canada who wish to become a permanent resident, provided they meet the requirements and eligibility […]

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Canada Immigration

How many international students transitioned to permanent residence in 2023?

January 18, 2024 admin canadian experience class, canadian permanent residence, cec, designated learning institution, dli, Express Entry, immigrate to canada, International student, pgwp, post-graduation work permit, study, study in Canada, study permit

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Thu, 18 Jan 2024 14:00:28 +0000

2023 proved another landmark year for Canadian immigration, with increasing immigration levels continuing to support the country’s demographic and labour market needs. One of the biggest groups of new permanent residents Canada welcomes every year are former international students, who come to study in Canada and are given the opportunity to build eligibility for Canadian […]

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