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

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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Three Canadian provinces invite candidates in this week’s PNP draw results

February 3, 2024 admin bc immigration, bcpnp, eoi, Express Entry, IRCC, manitoba immigration, mpnp, pei immigration, pei pnp, PNP, provinces

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Sat, 03 Feb 2024 13:00:26 +0000

British Columbia, Manitoba and Prince Edward Island have issued nominations for the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) this week. Through the PNP, provincial governments select the economic immigration candidates who are best suited to economically establish within a province and issue them an Expression of Interest (EOI) to apply for provincial nomination. Being nominated by a […]

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Provinces introducing measures to improve integrity of post-secondary education for international students

February 1, 2024 admin bc immigration, canada study, International student, IRCC, marc miller, Ontario, pgwp, study, study permit

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Thu, 01 Feb 2024 14:00:32 +0000

Ontario and British Columbia have introduced new measures to improve the integrity of post-secondary education on a provincial level. The Ontario government says it will be working with sector partners and the federal government to “explore ways to further crack down on bad-actor recruiters who take advantage of international students and make dubious claims of […]

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IRCC clarifies requirements for foreign nationals coming to Canada as digital nomads

January 31, 2024 admin canada tech immigration, IRCC, labour market impact assessment, LMIA, lmia-exempt, tech talent strategy, temporary resident visa, Work, work in Canada

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Wed, 31 Jan 2024 17:08:34 +0000

In a policy announcement published on January 30, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has clarified certain details of interest to foreign nationals looking to work in Canada as digital nomads. According to IRCC, a digital nomad is a person “who can perform their job remotely from anywhere in the world.” Schedule a Free Work […]

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IRCC now accepting Pearson Test of English for Canadian immigration

January 31, 2024 admin approved, Canada, canada immigration, canadian language benchmark, clb, immigrate to canada, immigration refugees and citizenship canada, IRCC, language test, language testing, pte core

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Wed, 31 Jan 2024 16:12:40 +0000

As of January 30th, 2024, the Pearson Test of English (PTE) Core test will now be accepted for all immigration pathways, except for the Student Direct Stream (SDS). This means that Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates, candidates in Express Entry managed programs, and those needing a language test for any other Canadian immigration purposes (outside […]

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What needs to be included in a complete Express Entry application for permanent residence

January 31, 2024 admin canadian experience class, CRS, Express Entry, federal skilled trades program, federal skilled worker program, IRCC

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Wed, 31 Jan 2024 14:00:02 +0000

Express Entry is Canada’s application management system for three immigration programs: the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP); Canadian Experience Class (CEC); and Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP). Get a Free Express Entry Assessment Candidates who have self-determined that they are eligible for Express Entry will first indicate to the Canadian government their expression of interest […]

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What language level do I need to apply for Canadian citizenship?

January 30, 2024 admin canada citizenship, canada immgration, citizenship, immigration refugees and citizenship canada, IRCC, language test, language testing

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Tue, 30 Jan 2024 13:00:18 +0000

For Canadian citizenship applicants between the ages of 18 and 54 years old*, Canada requires that they demonstrate what Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) calls an “adequate knowledge” of either English or French. Canada uses four general guidelines to define an “adequate” knowledge of either of its official languages. These guidelines, listed below, are […]

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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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Economists recommend inviting more skilled newcomers to Canada

January 26, 2024 admin Canada, canada permanent residence, Economy, housing in canada, immigrate to canada, IRCC

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Fri, 26 Jan 2024 14:00:56 +0000

A recent report released by Desjardins Economic Studies highlights the benefits of welcoming skilled newcomers to Canada. According to the report, “Canada should continue to welcome newcomers who can help fill labour shortages in the construction sector. However, we should also be mindful of hurdles preventing workers from contributing to their full potential. In particular, […]

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More than one million people have a valid Canadian study permit

January 24, 2024 admin dli, International student, IRCC, marc miller, study, study in Canada

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Wed, 24 Jan 2024 14:00:13 +0000

According to The Globe and Mail, Canada’s international student population now exceeds 1 million students. The Globe and Mail cited official information it received from Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) which says there were 1,028,850 international students in Canada at the end of December. It also reported that there were 526,015 international students in […]

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