Am I eligible for a refund on my immigration application?

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Sun, 10 Mar 2024 13:00:32 +0000

For various reasons, Canadian immigration applicants may decide to pursue a refund on their application. These reasons could include Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada’s (IRCC’s) refusal of an application, the applicant deciding to withdraw from consideration for immigration to Canada, or the applicant overpaying the required amount to IRCC. IRCC indicates that eligibility for a […]

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What is a Port of Entry letter?

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Sat, 09 Mar 2024 13:00:16 +0000

Port of Entry (POE) letters are documents that some foreign nationals may receive if they have been permitted to enter Canada as a temporary resident (TR). POE letters may be provided by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) to foreign nationals who are approved for any of the following three TR permits/visas: A study permit […]

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A newcomer’s guide to making Montreal home

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Fri, 01 Mar 2024 13:00:58 +0000

Montreal stands out not only for its rich history and arts scene but also its unique bilingual environment. As a city that boasts eclectic festivals and a dining scene rivaled by few, it offers newcomers an array of enriching experiences. This guide will help newcomers looking to settle in the city, touching on aspects from […]

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Get Your English Language Proficiency Scores Faster with CELPIP

Credit to Author: CELPIP| Date: Wed, 28 Feb 2024 14:00:25 +0000

We are pleased to announce that you can now get your CELPIP scores even faster than before! We understand the stress and pressure that come from writing a high-stakes test like CELPIP and have listened to the feedback from our test takers. We are excited to now provide your results faster than ever. By reducing […]

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Can I pursue co-op or internship programs as a Canadian international student?

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Wed, 28 Feb 2024 13:00:33 +0000

Most international students across Canada are eligible for co-op and internship programs if they are enrolled in an eligible program at a Designated Learning Institution (DLI). Many Canadian post-secondary students take advantage of co-op and internship programs at their university or college to acquire industry work experience prior to graduation. For these students, this work […]

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Do I need a medical exam to study in Canada? 

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Sun, 25 Feb 2024 14:00:42 +0000

Hundreds of thousands of foreign nationals apply annually for a study permit to pursue further education in Canada. In fact, studying in Canada is so popular that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) recently introduced a two-year cap on new international students as a measure intended to control the influx of foreign nationals. Generally, there […]

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

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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The lesser-known benefits of being a Canadian permanent resident

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Fri, 09 Feb 2024 13:00:17 +0000

For many newcomers the ability to become a permanent resident (PR) of Canada is one of the most attractive aspects of moving to the country. Permanent residence status gives individuals the ability to reside in Canada, and to study, work, and live as they wish (within the bounds of the law). However, there are also […]

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International student populations from all over are diversifying Canada’s university programs

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Sun, 04 Feb 2024 14:00:11 +0000

A new article by Apply Board, an online platform for international student recruitment, recently released an article about the shifting landscape at Canadian universities. Discover your options to study in Canada Canada’s international student population is diversifying. Nigerians were Canada’s fastest growing international student population from January to June 2023, with 44% more study permits […]

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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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