Who can study in Canada without a study permit?

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Thu, 02 May 2024 13:00:09 +0000

In light of the recent news that Canada will be capping the number of international study permits issued over the next two years, foreign nationals may be looking to see if they qualify to study in Canada without a study permit. Although most foreign nationals who want to pursue an education in Canada must obtain […]

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Getting PR after graduating from a master’s or PhD program as an international student

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Tue, 30 Apr 2024 13:00:38 +0000

It may now be easier for students who come to Canada for a master’s or Ph.D. program to obtain permanent residence (PR). On February 15, 2024, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) enacted a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) policy that was first announced on January 22 as one of many changes coming to Canada’s international […]

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IRCC will not renew temporary off-campus work hours measure

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Mon, 29 Apr 2024 18:04:50 +0000

Immigration Minister Marc Miller has announced that temporary measures regarding off-campus work hours for international students will not be renewed. Starting in October 2022, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) began temporarily allowing international students with an off-campus work authorization on their study permits to work more than 20 hours per week while class is […]

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BREAKING: IRCC will not renew temporary off-campus work hours measure

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Mon, 29 Apr 2024 18:04:50 +0000

Immigration Minister Marc Miller has announced that temporary measures regarding off-campus work hours for international students will not be renewed. Starting in October 2022, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) began temporarily allowing international students with an off-campus work authorization on their study permits to work more than 20 hours per week while class is […]

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These 13 colleges in Ontario will be admitting fewer international students in 2024

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Thu, 25 Apr 2024 13:00:03 +0000

Based on this government of Ontario’s announcement, it may now be harder for international students to get accepted at 13 public colleges across the province. According to a recent Toronto Star article, the following public colleges (presented in no particular order) will see a decline in international student enrollment this year: Cambrian Canadore Conestoga Fanshawe […]

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What should be included in your Letter of Acceptance as an international student

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Tue, 19 Mar 2024 13:00:30 +0000

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has recently updated the guidelines for what they recommend Canadian Designated Learning Institutions (DLIs) include in an international student’s Letter of Acceptance (LOA). Canadian international students can make sure their LOA is genuine and legitimate by ensuring that their LOA includes all the recommended information. Alongside newly mandated provincial […]

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Alberta and Manitoba begin issuing Provincial Attestation Letters

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Mon, 18 Mar 2024 17:44:32 +0000

Alberta and Manitoba have begun issuing Provincial Attestation Letters (PALs) to international students who have been accepted to schools in their provinces. Both provinces have begun issuing PALs through Designated Learning Institutions (DLIs) in their jurisdictions. DLIs are the only schools in Canada that are approved to accept international students. Details are not currently available […]

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Eight ways to show proof of financial sufficiency as an international student in Canada

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Thu, 14 Mar 2024 13:00:51 +0000

As an international student pursuing post-secondary education in Canada, there are multiple ways Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) allows you to prove you have enough money to come to Canada. As part of the Canadian study permit process, applicants must prove they have enough money to support themselves, as well as any family members […]

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Will a gap year impact my chances for acceptance at a Canadian school?

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Tue, 12 Mar 2024 12:00:48 +0000

Having a break in between studies is often a normal part of student life as individuals pursue work, travel, and other opportunities in between stints within a classroom. Can these breaks impact an application to a Canadian school? The short answer is no, but applicants must take certain precautions to explain this break and ensure […]

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IRCC says 292,000 permits will be approved for college and undergraduate students

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Mon, 11 Mar 2024 15:59:00 +0000

Recent comments by Canada’s Immigration Minister Marc Miller to the Globe and Mail have revealed that the actual number of study permits available for college and undergraduate international students this year is roughly 292,000. On January 22nd Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) imposed an overall intake cap on the number of students of approximately […]

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