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British Columbia’s new guidelines will limit international student enrolement

July 29, 2024 admin British Columbia, dli, International students, IRCC, PAL, study, study in Canada

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Mon, 29 Jul 2024 12:00:41 +0000

British Columbia’s Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills recently published new measures to improve the integrity of the province’s international student program. A release from the Ministry says it is introducing new protections and setting higher standards for designated learning institutions in the province. One of these protections is the Education Quality Assurance (EQA) […]

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Canada Immigration

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

Why IRCC may refuse your application for a post-graduation work permit

July 8, 2024 admin canada news, canada work permit, dli, international graduates, International student, pgwp, post-graduation work permit, study in Canada, study permit, Work, work in Canada

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Mon, 08 Jul 2024 12:00:57 +0000

Post-graduation work permits (PGWPs) are a popular way for international students to obtain Canadian work experience after graduating from a designated learning institution (DLI). This work experience can be valuable for many reasons, including how it helps international students build eligibility for many permanent residence programs. Lately, PGWPs have been in the spotlight in Canadian […]

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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

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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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

What should be included in your Letter of Acceptance as an international student

March 19, 2024 admin dli, International students, IRCC, study, study in Canada, study permit

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Tue, 19 Mar 2024 13:00:30 +0000

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has recently updated the guidelines for what they recommend Canadian Designated Learning Institutions (DLIs) include in an international student’s Letter of Acceptance (LOA). Canadian international students can make sure their LOA is genuine and legitimate by ensuring that their LOA includes all the recommended information. Alongside newly mandated provincial […]

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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

Eight ways to show proof of financial sufficiency as an international student in Canada

March 14, 2024 admin cost of living in canada, dli, International student, IRCC, marc miller, study, study in Canada, study permit

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Thu, 14 Mar 2024 13:00:51 +0000

As an international student pursuing post-secondary education in Canada, there are multiple ways Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) allows you to prove you have enough money to come to Canada. As part of the Canadian study permit process, applicants must prove they have enough money to support themselves, as well as any family members […]

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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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