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Proof of Funds requirement

Canada revised the Proof of Funds requirement for study permits

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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... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »
PGWP extension in 2024

International students in Canada hope for a PGWP extension in 2024

Author: | | 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... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »
Impact of International Student

Impact of international student enrollment in Canada

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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... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »
Canadian education system

International students positively impact the Canadian education system

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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... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »
college graduate students

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

Author: | | 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... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »
The International Student Program

IRCC amended the International Student Program to protect international students

Author: | | 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... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »
instructions for biometrics

Canada updates the instructions for biometrics collection

Author: | | 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... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »
Temporary Residents

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

Author: | | 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... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »
international student

McGill and Concordia Universities will continue to attract anglophone international students

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Quebec’s immigration minister believes that new rules requiring more French proficiency from international students will not negatively impact universities like McGill and Concordia. Previously, under the Quebec Experience Program (PEQ), international students could easily enter Quebec by combining education with career goals.  However, in 2019, eligibility limits were imposed, causing... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »