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

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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What are my options if I need to defer my enrollment after obtaining my Canadian study permit?

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Fri, 01 Dec 2023 13:00:21 +0000

In some situations, international students in this country may need – or be required by their Canadian Designated Learning Institution (DLI) – to defer their program’s start date to the following semester. This could be the case for a multitude of reasons, including but not limited to: Family emergency Wanting to accumulate more funds Note: […]

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Travelling to Canada for the first time as a newcomer? Here is how you can arrive prepared

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Thu, 30 Nov 2023 11:30:12 +0000

Whether you are coming to Canada as a permanent resident or with a work or study permit, there are certain obligations you must meet when landing in the country. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration All travellers to Canada need to show certain documents at their port of entry. These include a travel […]

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How you can immigrate to Canada from Nigeria

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Wed, 29 Nov 2023 13:00:09 +0000

Under its Immigration Levels Plan, Canada is aiming to welcome 465,000 new permanent residents by the end of 2023. By 2025, this target is increased to 500,000. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration In 2022, Nigeria was Canada’s fourth top immigration source country, welcoming 22,085 Nigerian immigrants, making up 5.05% of Canada’s total […]

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Introducing SAIT’s new Global Student Ambassador Program

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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What are the conditions of my Canadian study permit?

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Mon, 27 Nov 2023 12:00:08 +0000

Annually, Canada welcomes thousands of international students, who arrive in the country through issued study visas and permits; with specific conditions that they must uphold during their studies. What follows below will summarize these study permit conditions. Note that the specific conditions relevant to each student’s case can be found on the permit document issued […]

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Statistics Canada: Nearly one in four study permit holders do not enroll in post-secondary education institutions

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Sat, 25 Nov 2023 12:00:43 +0000

A new Statistics Canada report has revealed that nearly one in four study permit holders in 2019 were not enrolled in a Canadian publicly funded post-secondary educational institution, despite holding the authorisation to do so. In recent weeks new scrutiny has come to Canada’s fast-growing international student population, and their further effect on Canada’s schools, […]

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Decoding DPM: Everything we know about Canada’s Digital Platform Modernization

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Tue, 21 Nov 2023 12:00:08 +0000

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) and the Government of Canada announced in their immigration strategy, An Immigration System for Canada’s Future, that they are working to deliver an efficient and user-friendly experience for service users in Canada and abroad. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration In order to compete for global talent […]

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Looking to study and immigrate to Canada? In-demand skills may be your best route

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Mon, 20 Nov 2023 13:00:35 +0000

Canada’s recent plans for a more robust immigration system have revealed details about Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada’s (IRCC’s) strategy for prioritising immigration going forward. One of the key changes the immigration department will focus on in coming years, is to better align immigration with key skills that the country needs to fill labour shortages, […]

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Does international student enrolment impact domestic students in Canada?

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Sat, 18 Nov 2023 13:00:22 +0000

From 2010 to 2019, the number of international students enrolled at a Canadian public post-secondary institution increased dramatically from 142,200 to 388,800 international students. Today, counting international students at all levels of study, that number is over 800,000. Discover your options to study in Canada This surge in the international student population can raise concerns […]

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