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BREAKING: IRCC announces cap on admissions for international students

January 22, 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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Canada Immigration

How many international students transitioned to permanent residence in 2023?

January 18, 2024 admin canadian experience class, canadian permanent residence, cec, designated learning institution, dli, Express Entry, immigrate to canada, International student, pgwp, post-graduation work permit, study, study in Canada, study permit

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Thu, 18 Jan 2024 14:00:28 +0000

2023 proved another landmark year for Canadian immigration, with increasing immigration levels continuing to support the country’s demographic and labour market needs. One of the biggest groups of new permanent residents Canada welcomes every year are former international students, who come to study in Canada and are given the opportunity to build eligibility for Canadian […]

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What you need to know before moving to Ontario

January 13, 2024 admin canada skilled worker immigration, dli, housing, immigrate to canada, immigrate to ontario, pgwp, post-graduation work permit, provinces

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Wed, 10 Jan 2024 13:00:51 +0000

Canada’s single-most populated province, with a population of over 15 million, Ontario is a popular destination for newcomers to Canada. Already home to Canada’s largest immigrant population, this province is renowned for being the Canadian region with the most employment opportunities and lifestyle freedom across this country, as well as having Canada’s largest housing market. […]

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

January 13, 2024 admin Immigrate, Immigration Law, immigration law column, immigration minister marc miller, International students, international students canada, international study permit program, IRCC, pgwp, study in Canada, study permit applications

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

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Express Entry: What are your options if your PGWP is expiring?

December 13, 2023 admin canada invitation to apply, canada work permit, category-based selection draw, crs score, Express Entry, pgwp, study in Canada, work in Canada

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Wed, 13 Dec 2023 14:00:39 +0000

On December 7, Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) made several announcements regarding Canada’s international student program. Among them, the department has confirmed that it will not be offering any additional extensions to Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) holders. IRCC has offered PGWP work permit extensions three times over recent years. It introduced the measure following […]

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Nigerian students critical to ongoing success of Canada’s international education sector

December 8, 2023 admin International students, NIGERIA, pgwp, post-graduation work permit, study, study in Canada, study permit

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Fri, 08 Dec 2023 14:00:59 +0000

Nigerian international student numbers in Canada are increasing at a significant rate. Discover your options to study in Canada In 2019, the Canadian government issued just over 3,000 student visas to Nigerian nationals. By 2021, that number doubled and in 2022, it doubled again. With record numbers of international students coming to study in Canada, […]

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IRCC to increase cost-of-living requirement for study permit applicants

December 7, 2023 admin IRCC, marc miller, pgwp, study, study in Canada, work in Canada

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Thu, 07 Dec 2023 20:04:34 +0000

Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is raising the cost-of-living requirement for study permit applicants as of January 1, 2024. Starting on January 1st, the cost-of-living requirement for a single study permit applicant will be $20,635. This is in addition to the first year of tuition and travel costs and will apply to study permit […]

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Can I extend or renew my Post-Graduation Work Permit?

December 1, 2023 admin canada jobs, canada permanent residence, canada work permit, open work permit, pgwp, post-graduation work permit, study in Canada, study permit, visitor visa, Work, work in Canada

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Fri, 01 Dec 2023 14:25:50 +0000

Although most Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) holders will be ineligible to apply for a permit extension, this article will detail if you may be eligible for an extension and the options available if you are not eligible. A PGWP is a work permit available to international students who complete an eligible program while attending a […]

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Introducing SAIT’s new Global Student Ambassador Program

November 29, 2023 admin Alberta, designated learning institution, dli, immigration, International students, pgwp, sds, sponsor content, study in Canada, study permit

Credit to Author: SAIT| Date: Wed, 29 Nov 2023 11:46:06 +0000

When pursuing higher education, students benefit greatly from being able to reach out to other people for help. This is because navigating the post-secondary education system – from program options and tuition to accommodation and campus life – can be complex. This journey becomes significantly easier for those who have resources available to aid them […]

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