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International students in Canada can now work 24 hours off-campus

work 24 hours off-campus
From this fall, students can work 24 hours off-campus weekly. On April 29, 2024, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced that the temporary policy allowing students to work over 20 hours off campus weekly will end on April 30, 2024, without extension.  The decision to adjust the off-campus work...
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IRCC is criticized for not curbing unethical immigration consultants

unethical immigration consultants
Large numbers of immigration applications are submitted overseas by unethical immigration consultants. In 2019, the government authorized a penalty system for violations in immigration and citizenship applications. However, fines have yet to be imposed as the system is not in force.  Delays in implementing the system are partly due to...
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The Immigration Minister issued statements on international student distribution across provinces and territories

distribution across provinces and territories
On April 5, 2024, Marc Miller, Minister of IRCC, announced the international student distribution across provinces and territories in 2024. The cap is set at 485,000 permits, with an expected 20% extension rate. This leads to a revised target of 364,000 approved permits. Considering a 60% approval rate, the application...
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Canada’s immigration strategy enhances educational standards among new arrivals

Canada's immigration
Canada's immigration policies have been instrumental in attracting highly educated individuals from across the globe. Recent statistics from Statistics Canada shed light on the transformative impact of these policies, particularly on racialized women. The data underscores a significant educational achievement among this demographic, surpassing even the average Canadian education level. ...
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Canada extended the validity of interim work authorization letters for international graduates

Interim Work Authorization Letters
Canada has extended the validity of interim work authorization letters for international graduates awaiting work permit decisions from 120 to 180 days. The validity period of interim work authorization letters has been prolonged from 120 days to 180 days. This extension offers international graduates a more substantial timeframe to secure...
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New updates for spouses and common-law partners of study permit holders

partners of study permit holders
On March 19, 2024, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) updated rules for spouses and common-law partners of study permit holders. The changes apply to: partners of full-time students (designating the work performed by them as necessary) in graduate programs, professional degree programs, and those with a valid open work...
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Ontario universities seek to increase international student enrolment

Ontario universities
Ontario universities are requesting 35% of the capped study permit applications, equating to 82,250 of 235,000 applications from international students. The Council of Ontario Universities (COU) seeks to distribute these allocations based on each university's proportion of international student enrollment. The COU aims to welcome 28,000 international students next year,...
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IRCC implemented the new Changes to the PGWP

new Changes to the PGWP
As of February 15, 2024, the Government of Canada implemented new Changes to the PGWP. From this date forward, students who have completed a master’s degree program, even under two years, can qualify for a 3-year PGWP, provided they meet all other eligibility criteria.  However, starting September 1, 2024, students...
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Additional information about the International Student Program Changes

International Student Program Changes
On February 5, 2024, IRCC provided further details on the recent announcement of the International Student Program Changes; Canada aims to address the unsustainable growth in recent years while ensuring a positive experience for international students. As of January 22, 2024, post-secondary international students at the college or undergraduate level...
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Ottawa now accepts the PTE for Canadian immigration

PTE for Canadian immigration
From January 30, 2024, Canada now accepts the PTE for Canadian immigration for all immigration pathways, aside from the Student Direct Stream (SDS), which will accept the Pearson Test of English (PTE) Core test. This includes Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates, those in Express Entry managed programs, and individuals needing...
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