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IRCC extends transition period for distance learning measures to December 2023

September 2, 2023 admin distance learning measures, dli, International student, IRCC, open work permit, pgwp, study, study in Canada

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Sat, 02 Sep 2023 11:00:51 +0000

Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced they are extending distance learning measures that were implemented throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Students who completed less than 50% of their PGWP-eligible studies outside of Canada will be eligible for a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) until December 31, 2023. Before the pandemic, all international students needed to […]

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What to do in your first month as an international student in Canada

August 22, 2023 admin dli, finding your first house in canada, first 30 days in canada as an international student, getting a sin in canada, getting cellphone plan in canada, guide for international students, international students in canada, office hours international students, opening a bank account in canada, school supports for international students, student visa, study, study in Canada, study permit

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Tue, 22 Aug 2023 13:00:25 +0000

Canada is a very popular destination for international students due to its high standard of education, comparatively low educational costs, opportunities to work while studying and the immigration opportunities available post-graduation. Data from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) showed as of December 31st, 2022, there were 807,750 international students with valid study permits, an […]

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New language tests now accepted for Canada’s Student Direct Stream

August 10, 2023 admin cael, celpip, designated learning institutions, dli, ielts, ielts academic, ielts general training, International students, international students in canada, pearson english test, sds, student direct stream, study, study in Canada, study permit, studying in usa vs. canada, toefel

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Thu, 10 Aug 2023 10:00:58 +0000

As of today, August 10, 2023, Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is incorporating four newly approved English language tests for Student Direct Stream (SDS) applicants. The new list of approved language tests include: Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program (CELPIP) General; Canadian Academic English Language (CAEL); and Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic; Test […]

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Most popular ways to immigrate to Canada from Pakistan

July 19, 2023 admin canadian immigration, category based draws, dli, Express Entry, federal skilled worker program, immigration, LMIA, open work permit, PNP, provincial nominee program, study, study in Canada, study permit, temporary residence, Work, work permit

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Wed, 19 Jul 2023 13:13:21 +0000

In 2023, Canada aims to welcome 465,000 new permanent residents. By 2025, this target is increased to 500,000. Pakistan is one of the top source countries of new immigrants to Canada, which is currently home to over 300,000 Pakistani people. The largest share of Pakistani people live in Ontario, especially in Toronto, Mississauga and Milton. […]

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Study in Canada: Top reasons for international students to choose Calgary

July 4, 2023 admin Alberta, article position 3, Calgary, designated learning institution, dli, immigration, International students, pgwp, sait, sds, sponsor content, study, study in Canada, study permit

Credit to Author: SAIT| Date: Tue, 04 Jul 2023 20:02:18 +0000

When deciding where to study internationally, prospective post-secondary students have an abundance of options at their disposal, both from the perspective of choosing what country to study in and what institution to attend. So, why should international students heading to Canada choose Calgary? Calgary is one of Canada’s youngest major cities, full of education, career, […]

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IRCC approves 4 new English language tests for Student Direct Stream

May 26, 2023 admin 20 days, cael, celpip, dli, english language tests, IRCC, language tests, pearson, pte, sds, study, study in Canada, study permit, toefl

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Fri, 26 May 2023 19:45:26 +0000

Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has just announced that it will accept language test results from four new tests for Student Direct Stream (SDS) applicants. IRCC will begin to accept test results from these four new tests effective August 10, 2023. The newly eligible tests are: CELPIP General CAEL PTE Academic TOEFL iBT Test […]

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The cheapest DLI programs for international students eyeing Canada’s three most in-demand careers

May 21, 2023 admin Canada, canada international student, dli, employment, in-demand careers, International students, study, tuition fees

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Sun, 21 May 2023 13:00:12 +0000

According to Randstad, an employment agency and consulting firm with over 60 years of industry experience, the three most in-demand jobs across Canada are developers, human resource managers and mechanical engineers. Appropriately, it can be expected that international students coming to Canada may lean toward pursuing educational programs that will prepare them for careers in […]

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How SAIT invests in the success of international students to Canada

March 28, 2023 admin Alberta, article position 3, Calgary, designated learning institution, dli, immigration, International students, pgwp, sait, sds, sponsor content, study, study in Canada, study permit

Credit to Author: SAIT| Date: Tue, 28 Mar 2023 11:30:58 +0000

Mental health is an important consideration for international students deciding where they want to pursue their education abroad. According to a survey of over “10,000 prospective students from 181 countries” “there has been a 14% increase in the percentage of students who say that a university’s mental health support services are very important” since 2020. […]

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International student life in Calgary compared to the rest of Canada

March 16, 2023 admin Alberta, article position 3, Calgary, designated learning institution, dli, immigration, International students, pgwp, sait, sds, sponsor content, study, study in Canada, study permit

Credit to Author: SAIT| Date: Thu, 16 Mar 2023 11:00:19 +0000

Moving away from home in pursuit of higher education can be a life-changing experience, one that many international students find fulfilling and satisfying. In fact, in 2019, Times Higher Education reported that Canada (along with New Zealand) was one of the two most popular “study-abroad” countries among international students in terms of likelihood to recommend. […]

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Canada breaks record by welcoming over 550,000 new international students in 2022

February 15, 2023 admin designated learning institution, dli, immigrant, international graduates, International student, international student to immigrant, IRCC, permanent residence, pgwp, post-graduation work permit, student visa, study, study in Canada, study permits, work permit

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Wed, 15 Feb 2023 21:35:18 +0000

New data from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) shows Canada welcomed a record 551,405 international students from 184 countries, in 2022. Discover your options to study in Canada In addition, as of December 31st, 2022, there are 807,750 international students holding valid study permits, another all-time high number. The number of study permits issued […]

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