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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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Canada updates the instructions for biometrics collection

Author: Admin | October 26, 2023 | Categories: Permanent Residence, Refugee Claim Portal, Study in Canada, Work in Canada

On October 25, 2023, the Government of Canada updated instructions for biometrics collection. The Government collects the following biometrics from applicants: biographic data, ten fingerprints, and a photograph. This information is taken at a service point chosen by the applicant on behalf of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). It...

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Three Canadian Universities Rank Higher in the 2024 QS World University Rankings

Author: Admin | October 24, 2023 | Categories: Study in Canada

The University of Toronto, McGill University, and the University of British Columbia ranked in the top 34 of the 2024 QS World University Rankings. International students often rely on rankings to choose the best Canadian university for their needs. In the 2024 rankings, the University of Toronto moved up to...

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Canada Welcomed 700,000 New Temporary Residents in Just One Year

Author: Admin | October 20, 2023 | Categories: Study in Canada, Visit Canada, Work in Canada

On September 27, 2023, Statistics Canada reported that the number of temporary residents in Canada has increased by nearly 700,000 year-on-year as of the second quarter of 2023. This number is expected to reach 2.5 million by the end of 2023. Many of these temporary residents seek Canadian Permanent Residency...

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