How provinces, schools, and others are responding to IRCC’s cap on international students

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Fri, 02 Feb 2024 14:00:45 +0000

Following a major announcement by Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) on the 22nd of January, the Canadian government is instituting new limits on study permits for international students in 2024 and 2025. While the new changes are designed to help maintain the integrity of the international student program, provinces and other key stakeholders in […]

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FAQs around IRCC’s study permit announcement

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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How to go from a Canadian study permit to Canadian permanent residence

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Sun, 28 Jan 2024 13:00:22 +0000

International students who are studying in Canada can apply for permanent resident status while studying in Canada or after graduating from their study program. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration There are many options for international students in Canada who wish to become a permanent resident, provided they meet the requirements and eligibility […]

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Why your study or work permit may only be valid for part of your program or employment contract

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Sat, 27 Jan 2024 13:00:44 +0000

Considering the importance of permit validity and expiration for all newcomers to Canada, this article will help foreign nationals understand why the permit they receive may not be valid for the full length of their stay in Canada. Many newcomers to this country want to ensure they maximize their time in Canada. This is especially […]

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International students planning to study in Quebec will now need an attestation letter along with a CAQ

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Fri, 26 Jan 2024 19:10:26 +0000

Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has confirmed that international students looking to study in Quebec will need an attestation letter from the province, along with a Certificat d’Acceptation du Quebec (Quebec Acceptance Certificate, CAQ) to apply for a study permit. Discover your options to study in Canada What is a CAQ? The CAQ is […]

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More than one million people have a valid Canadian study permit

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

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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IRCC announces new eligibility criteria for Post-Graduation Work Permits

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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The scholarships and bursaries available for new international students in Canada

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Sun, 21 Jan 2024 14:00:18 +0000

Canada is one of the most popular destinations for international students in the world due to the country’s excellent educational institutions, international credibility, and work and immigration possibilities. However, there is another reason that Canada is the most desirable education destination for international students: tuition costs. The country’s favorable exchange rate and comparatively low tuition […]

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How many international students transitioned to permanent residence in 2023?

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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