Canada steps up efforts to welcome French-speaking international students

Credit to Author: Canadian Immigrant| Date: Thu, 22 Aug 2024 12:40:48 +0000

Canada is redoubling its efforts to welcome French-speaking newcomers to enrich the linguistic, social, cultural and economic fabric of Francophone minority communities . Last week, immigration minister Marc Miller announced that the launch of a new Francophone Minority Communities Student Pilot (FMCSP) program, in partnership with designated French-language and bilingual post-secondary learning institutions.

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New caregiver pilot programs to provide home care workers with PR status on arrival in Canada

Credit to Author: Canadian Immigrant| Date: Tue, 04 Jun 2024 21:51:34 +0000

As the Home Child Care Provider Pilot and the Home Support Worker Pilot come to a close in June 2024, Immigration Minister Marc Miller, has announced new, enhanced caregiver pilots. 

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New rules around off-campus work hours for international students

Credit to Author: Canadian Immigrant| Date: Tue, 30 Apr 2024 16:36:26 +0000

Starting September, Canada intends to change the number of hours students may work off campus per week to 24 hours. This will ensure they focus primarily on their studies, while having the option to work, if necessary.

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New measures to support Francophone immigration outside Quebec

Credit to Author: Canadian Immigrant| Date: Wed, 17 Jan 2024 19:11:55 +0000

Canada has announced a series of ambitious initiatives to strengthen the presence of French in provinces and territories outside Quebec.

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Review of sweeping reforms to study permit policies: What to expect in 2024

Credit to Author: Canadian Immigrant| Date: Wed, 20 Dec 2023 14:21:43 +0000

For foreign nationals, a study permit represents an excellent opportunity to come to Canada, learn new skills and provide options to work and remain in Canada after graduation. IRCC has announced four key changes to study permit policies, impacting both current and prospective international students.

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Review of sweeping reforms to study permit policies: What to expect in 2024

Credit to Author: Canadian Immigrant| Date: Wed, 20 Dec 2023 14:21:43 +0000

For foreign nationals, a study permit represents an excellent opportunity to come to Canada, learn new skills and provide options to work and remain in Canada after graduation. IRCC has announced four key changes to study permit policies, impacting both current and prospective international students.

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Canada to increase cost-of-living requirement for international students

Credit to Author: Canadian Immigrant| Date: Mon, 11 Dec 2023 22:48:29 +0000

Starting January 1, 2024, the cost-of-living financial requirement for study permit applicants will be raised so that international students are financially prepared for life in Canada.

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Canada releases Immigration Levels Plan for 2024-2026

Credit to Author: Canadian Immigrant| Date: Tue, 07 Nov 2023 19:57:47 +0000

Canada has announced that it will continue to welcome a large number of permanent residents in the next three years.

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Canada to implement measures to protect international students

Credit to Author: Canadian Immigrant| Date: Wed, 01 Nov 2023 03:22:17 +0000

Canada has announced reforms aimed at strengthening the International Student Program and at better protecting genuine students from fraud.

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Canada announces pathway for newcomers with experience in the trades

Credit to Author: Canadian Immigrant| Date: Wed, 02 Aug 2023 15:39:52 +0000

On August 1, 2023, new Immigration Minister Marc Miller announced that the first trades round for category-based selection will open this week.

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