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IRCC backlog shrinks amidst immigration cuts

January 7, 2025 admin Canada, immigration levels plan, ircc backlog, ircc backlog november, ircc inventory, permanent residence, permanent residence applications, study permits, temporary residence applications, visitor visas, work permits

Credit to Author: Janice Rodrigues| Date: Tue, 07 Jan 2025 13:00:33 +0000

As of November 30, the number of applications in Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship (IRCC)’s backlog shrunk to 1,006,500. Considering that there were 1,056,100 applications in the backlog as of October 31, that is a decrease of approximately 4.7% in the span of a month. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration The total number […]

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IRCC adds new programs to PGWP-eligible fields of study

January 2, 2025 admin field of study requirements, International students, new field of study programs, pgwp, pgwp eligibility, post graduation work permits, study permits, Work

Credit to Author: Janice Rodrigues| Date: Thu, 02 Jan 2025 13:00:53 +0000

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has recently expanded the fields of study eligible for Post Graduation Work Permits (PGWPs). As of December 17, 2024, the PGWP-eligible fields of study include certain programs related to early childhood education and developmental service workers. Schedule a Free Work Permit Consultation with the Cohen Immigration Law Firm Prior […]

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The major changes for international students and Post-Graduation Work Permits in Canada in 2024 – year in review

December 27, 2024 admin curriculum licensing arrangement, international students canada, off-campus work hours, open work permits for spouses, post graduation work permits, provincial attestation letter, student direct stream, study, study permits

Credit to Author: Janice Rodrigues| Date: Fri, 27 Dec 2024 13:00:11 +0000

We’ve seen major changes to Canada’s international student program in 2024. Major changes include Updated eligibility criteria for post-graduation work permits (PGWPs); Updated cost of living requirement; Closure of the Student Direct Stream and the Nigeria Student Express; Caps on study permit applications; Stricter rules for study permits; New rules regarding off-campus work hours for […]

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IRCC announces transitional measures for some students changing DLIs next year

December 13, 2024 admin changing dlis, dli, international students in canada, letter of admission, pgwp, pgwp eligibility implications of transferring schools, post-graduation work permit, standard process for transferring schools, study, study permit in canada, study permits, transferring dlis

Credit to Author: Janice Rodrigues| Date: Fri, 13 Dec 2024 18:53:07 +0000

Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has released new details for international students transferring schools for winter or spring 2025. International students changing schools in Canada for the 2025 winter/spring semesters will now be allowed to begin studying at their new school before the issuance of a new study permit—provided they meet certain conditions. Discover […]

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IRCC’s backlog shrinks for the first time in months

December 2, 2024 admin Canada, canada citizenship, IRCC, ircc backlog, permanent resident applications, study permits, temporary resident applications

Credit to Author: Janice Rodrigues| Date: Mon, 02 Dec 2024 13:00:23 +0000

As of October 31, there were 1,056,100 applications in Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)’s backlog. This is a decrease of 3.73% from the 1,097,000 applications that remained in the backlog as of September 30. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration As per the data, the total number of applications in all IRCC […]

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IRCC closes the Student Direct Stream, effective immediately

November 9, 2024 admin canadian study permit, International students, sds, student direct stream, study, study in Canada, study permits

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Fri, 08 Nov 2024 21:17:58 +0000

As of today, November 8th, 2024, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is no longer accepting study permit applications submitted under the Student Direct Stream (SDS). IRCC has also ended the Nigeria Student Express (NSE) stream for study permit applicants from Nigeria. Going forward, all study permit applications will be submitted using the standard application […]

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BREAKING: IRCC closes the Student Direct Stream, effective immediately

November 8, 2024 admin canadian study permit, International students, sds, student direct stream, study, study in Canada, study permits

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Fri, 08 Nov 2024 21:17:58 +0000

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How do I check the status of my IRCC application?

May 10, 2024 admin Canada, canadian work permit, Express Entry, gcms notes, immigration refugees and citizenship canada, IRCC, online applications, study permits

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Fri, 10 May 2024 13:00:50 +0000

Being up to date on the status of an application is often a primary consideration for newcomers who have applied to Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). Although most immigration candidates and applicants will be able to get an abridged application update from their secure IRCC account (or relevant application portal), there are other options […]

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Canada announces new measures to strengthen international student integrity

October 30, 2023 admin designated learning institution, International students, IRCC, marc miller, study, study in Canada, study permit, study permits

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Fri, 27 Oct 2023 10:00:47 +0000

Marc Miller, Canada’s immigration minister, has just made an announcement on strengthening international student program integrity. The minister stressed that he is not in favour of imposing a cap on new international student arrivals. However, to limit fraud against international students, the federal government is rolling out a new scheme to verify the Letters of […]

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IRCC application backlog increased slightly in May

June 22, 2023 admin Canada, Express Entry, immigration, imp, IRCC, pgp, PNP, PR, spousal sponsorship, study permits, tfwp, tr, work permits

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Thu, 22 Jun 2023 12:00:25 +0000

The latest data from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) shows that the number of applications in inventory has increased since April. As of May 31, there were 2,248,000 applications in inventory across all lines of business. This is higher than the 2,006,000 recorded on April 30. The backlog of applications (those not meeting service […]

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