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Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Wed, 17 Jan 2024 14:00:59 +0000

Recent comments from Immigration Minister Marc Miller have highlighted the role of Canada’s provinces in the number of international students in the country. The minister told CTV news that Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has some concerns about the volume of international students in Canada and said some provinces have not been doing their […]

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Five things to do in your first week as an international student in Canada

December 10, 2023 admin banking in canada, cellphone plan, designated learning institution, dli, housing, immigration refugees and citizenship canada, International student, study, study in Canada, study permit, work in Canada

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Sun, 10 Dec 2023 12:00:16 +0000

Coming to Canada as an international student is a big step for many people and this article will outline a few of the key steps that a newcomer pursuing their education must take in their first week in this country. Many international students come to this country with the intention of staying in Canada long-term. […]

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What are my options if I need to defer my enrollment after obtaining my Canadian study permit?

December 1, 2023 admin designated learning institution, dli, electronic Travel Authorization, open work permit, skilled worker, study, study in Canada, temporary resident visa, trv, visitor visa

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Fri, 01 Dec 2023 13:00:21 +0000

In some situations, international students in this country may need – or be required by their Canadian Designated Learning Institution (DLI) – to defer their program’s start date to the following semester. This could be the case for a multitude of reasons, including but not limited to: Family emergency Wanting to accumulate more funds Note: […]

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Introducing SAIT’s new Global Student Ambassador Program

November 29, 2023 admin Alberta, designated learning institution, dli, immigration, International students, pgwp, sds, sponsor content, study in Canada, study permit

Credit to Author: SAIT| Date: Wed, 29 Nov 2023 11:46:06 +0000

When pursuing higher education, students benefit greatly from being able to reach out to other people for help. This is because navigating the post-secondary education system – from program options and tuition to accommodation and campus life – can be complex. This journey becomes significantly easier for those who have resources available to aid them […]

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IRCC to review the Post-Graduation Work Permit for first time in 10 years

November 7, 2023 admin designated learning institution, International students, IRCC, marc miller, pgwp, post-graduate work permit, post-graduation work permit, study, study in Canada

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Tue, 07 Nov 2023 13:00:13 +0000

On October 27th, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced changes to its International Student Program that will be implemented in the coming months to strengthen the program and protect students from fraud. Discover your options to study in Canada The measures will require Designated Learning Institutions (DLIs) to confirm every applicant’s letter of acceptance […]

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Canada announces new measures to strengthen international student integrity

October 30, 2023 admin designated learning institution, International students, IRCC, marc miller, study, study in Canada, study permit, study permits

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Fri, 27 Oct 2023 10:00:47 +0000

Marc Miller, Canada’s immigration minister, has just made an announcement on strengthening international student program integrity. The minister stressed that he is not in favour of imposing a cap on new international student arrivals. However, to limit fraud against international students, the federal government is rolling out a new scheme to verify the Letters of […]

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Federal court rules Canadian study permit refusal based on prior poor academic performance is unreasonable

October 24, 2023 admin designated learning institution, International student, student direct stream, study, study in Canada, study permit

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Sun, 22 Oct 2023 12:00:04 +0000

The Federal Court of Canada has found that an applicant’s study permit refusal based on past poor academic performance and “inconsistent” academic goals was unjustified, and therefore the application was entitled to judicial review. Discover your options to study in Canada In 2021, the applicant, a citizen of India, received a letter of acceptance to […]

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Nova Scotia set to expand immigration opportunities for foreign nationals in healthcare professions

October 8, 2023 admin canada express entry, canada work permit, designated learning institution, Express Entry, express entry draw, healthcare, Nova Scotia, nova scotia immigration, PNP, provinces, provincial nominee program, study in Canada, work in Canada

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Sun, 08 Oct 2023 12:00:47 +0000

First announced in late September, certain foreign nationals will soon be able to immigrate to Nova Scotia through the expansion of one stream within the local Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). This move will make immigration to Nova Scotia a possibility for international students who want to become paramedics and pharmacy technicians. Discover if You Are […]

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Senators release new report on improving the integrity of Canada’s international student program

September 21, 2023 admin canada international student, canada international student program, canada senate, canada study permit, designated learning institution, dli, guide for international students, international education, international student integrity, international students canada, sds, study, study in Canada, study permit canada

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Thu, 21 Sep 2023 12:02:49 +0000

Four members of Canada’s Senate released a report on September 20, outlining how to strengthen the integrity of the country’s international student program. While the report suggests that international students are beneficial to Canada’s economy, as well as its social and cultural landscape, there are also a myriad of integrity issues within Canada’s international student […]

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How SAIT emphasizes international student diversification on its campus

September 11, 2023 admin Alberta, Calgary, designated learning institution, dli, immigration, International students, pgwp, sait, sds, sponsor content, study in Canada, study permit

Credit to Author: SAIT| Date: Mon, 11 Sep 2023 11:00:30 +0000

At the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT) in Calgary, international students have come from over 140 countries to pursue higher education in Canada. Accordingly, SAIT is one of the most globally diverse schools in this country, a vital characteristic of many of Canada’s best post-secondary educational institutions. Need support or have questions about applying […]

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