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Master’s students are now eligible for a 3-year work permit

February 15, 2024 admin international student graduates, International students, pgwp, post-graduate work permit, study, study in Canada, work in Canada

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Thu, 15 Feb 2024 14:00:34 +0000

Starting today, international students studying in master’s programs that are less than two years in length, are eligible for a three-year post-graduation work permit (PGWP). Before today, the length of an issued PGWP was correlated with the length of a program of study. However, in recognition that master’s students are placed to perform well in […]

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Canada Immigration

How can I extend my stay in Canada as a student?

February 15, 2024 admin International students, IRCC, pgwp, study, study permit, studying in canada, work permit

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Thu, 15 Feb 2024 13:00:21 +0000

After an international student obtains a study permit, they may need to extend or change the permit during their studies in Canada. Discover your options to study in Canada A study permit expires 90 days after the end of a study program. If you do not finish your program before the date on your study […]

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Canada Immigration

Can I sponsor my sibling for Canadian permanent residence?

February 6, 2024 admin canada immigration levels, canadian permanent residence, Express Entry, family sponsorship, iec, immigration refugees and citizenship canada, international experience canada, IRCC, open work permit, pgwp, post-graduation work permit

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Tue, 06 Feb 2024 13:00:22 +0000

Family sponsorship is one of the largest categories of immigrants set forth by Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) in the annual immigration levels plan. While this form of sponsorship allows Canadian citizens and permanent residents (and persons registered in Canada as an Indian under the Canadian Indian Act) to sponsor loved ones to immigrate […]

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IRCC invites 7,000 Express Entry candidates in category-based draw for French language proficiency

February 1, 2024 admin cec, CRS, Express Entry, fstp, fswp, ita, pgwp

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Wed, 31 Jan 2024 17:57:04 +0000

Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued invitations to apply (ITAs) in the latest Express Entry draw. The department invited 7,000 candidates in category-based selection draw for candidates with French language proficiency. Candidates required a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 365. The lowest minimum CRS score of the year so far. Get […]

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Canada Immigration

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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Canada Immigration

Canada issues 730 ITAs to candidates in latest Express Entry draw

January 31, 2024 admin cec, CRS, Express Entry, fstp, fswp, ita, pgwp

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Wed, 31 Jan 2024 17:57:04 +0000

Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued invitations to apply (ITAs) in the latest Express Entry draw. The department invited 730 candidates in a general draw. Candidates required a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 541. Get a Free Express Entry Assessment This draw follows the most recent on January 23 in which […]

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Canada Immigration

What you need to know before moving to Alberta

January 26, 2024 admin Alberta, canadian immigration, housing, permanent residence, pgwp, provinces, settlement services

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Fri, 26 Jan 2024 13:00:12 +0000

Alberta is one of the bigger provinces in Canada, bordered by British Columbia to the west and Saskatchewan to the east. One of the most unique benefits of Alberta is its prominent outdoor activity lifestyle and natural beauty. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration The province has a large population of newcomers, with […]

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Canada may not see any new study permit applications until March 31, 2024

January 23, 2024 admin dli, International student, IRCC, marc miller, pgwp, study, study in Canada, study permit

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Tue, 23 Jan 2024 19:20:21 +0000

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced reforms this week aimed at stabilizing growth and decreasing the number of new international student permits issued in 2024. IRCC is relying on provinces to help implement a cap of approximately 360,000 new study permits in 2024. Unless provinces act quickly, there are likely to be no new […]

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Canada Immigration

IRCC announces new eligibility criteria for Post-Graduation Work Permits

January 23, 2024 admin International students, pgwp, post-graduation work permit, study, study in Canada

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Tue, 23 Jan 2024 14:00:55 +0000

On January 22nd, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced it is implementing changes to stabilize growth and decrease the number of international study permits for international students in 2024. Discover your options to study in Canada To better align the Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) with these changes, IRCC announced updates to the programs’ eligibility […]

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Canada Immigration

IRCC announces cap on admissions for international students

January 23, 2024 admin dli, International student, IRCC, marc miller, pgwp, study, study permit

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Mon, 22 Jan 2024 14:47:49 +0000

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced that is implanting a temporary cap on the number of international students who are issued study visas. A release from IRCC shows that for 2024, the cap is “expected to result in approximately 360,000 approved study permits, a decrease of 35% from 2023.” Further, IRCC is introducing […]

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