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IRCC had started to enhance the integrity of Canada’s International Student Program

Author: Admin | January 5, 2024 | Categories: Study in Canada

Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) began implementing steps to improve the credibility of Canada's international student program. The government verifies international students' acceptance letters through an online portal for Designated Learning Institutions (DLIs). Institutions have ten days for verification, the failure of which will cause the student visa application...

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Insights into Canadian Immigration in 2024

Author: Admin | January 4, 2024 | Categories: Express Entry, Permanent Residence, PNP, Study in Canada, Work in Canada

The Express Entry System, Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs), International Student Programs, Parents and Grandparents Program, and IRCC plans to leverage AI are a few of the insights into Canadian Immigration in 2024. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) plans to welcome 485,000 permanent residents in 2024. The Express Entry System...

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Immigration drives Canada’s largest population growth since 1957

Author: Admin | December 27, 2023 | Categories: Permanent Residence, Study in Canada, Work in Canada

As of October 1, 2023, Canada's population reached an estimated 40.5 million, marking a 1.1% increase since July 1, 2023 – the highest quarterly population growth since 1957. Canada added over a million people for the first nine months of 2023, breaking 2022's record. 96% of the growth in the...

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The Immigration Minister extended temporary policies to support more international students

Author: Admin | December 10, 2023 | Categories: Study in Canada, Work in Canada

Marc Miller, the Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), announced the extension of three temporary policies set to expire in 2023. IRCC extended the waiver, allowing students to work off-campus for more than 20 hours weekly until April 30, 2024. This applies to students already in Canada and...

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Canada revised the Proof of Funds requirement for study permits

Author: Admin | December 9, 2023 | Categories: Study in Canada

On December 7, 2023, Canada revised the Proof of Funds requirement for study permit applicants. Marc Miller, the Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), announced an increase in the financial requirement for study permit applicants. Based on the annual update of the low-income cut-off (LICO), this adjustment ensures...

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International students in Canada hope for a PGWP extension in 2024

Author: Admin | November 23, 2023 | Categories: Study in Canada, Work in Canada

International students in Canada hope for a PGWP extension in 2024, given the limited options for permanent residency. By mid-2023, Canada had approximately 2.2 million temporary residents, with over 1 million holding work permits - which has almost doubled in a year. The PGWP, typically a one-time issuance, was temporarily...

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Impact of international student enrollment in Canada

Author: Admin | November 21, 2023 | Categories: Study in Canada

Impact of International Student Enrollment on Domestic Students in Canada From 2010-2019, the number of international students at Canadian public post-secondary institutions increased from 142,200 to 388,800. Now, over 800,000 international students study at all levels in Canada. This surge raised concerns about the impact on domestic enrolment. However, a...

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International students positively impact the Canadian education system

Author: Admin | November 14, 2023 | Categories: Study in Canada

International students positively impact the Canadian education system as there has been a considerable increase in the number of international students choosing to further their studies in Canada recently. This influx enhances the cultural diversity on campuses throughout the country and significantly impacts the education system, economy, and the communities...

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Ontario is considering allowing one-year college graduate students to apply to the OINP

Author: Admin | November 13, 2023 | Categories: Ontario, Study in Canada

The Ontario Government plans to amend the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) to increase eligibility for international college graduate students. The proposed legislation focuses on revising requirements for those in one-year college graduate certificate programs, with over 900 such programs across the province. This offers international students who previously considered...

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IRCC amended the International Student Program to protect international students

Author: Admin | October 30, 2023 | Categories: Study in Canada

On October 27, 2023, Canada's Immigration Minister, Marc Miller, announced plans to strengthen the International Student Program. From December 1, 2023, learning institutions must confirm each applicant's acceptance directly with Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), preventing acceptance letter fraud and ensuring study permits are issued based on genuine acceptance...

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