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International students in Canada

International students in Canada will be able to work more than 20 hours off-campus

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On January 23, 2024, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced that more International students in Canada are eligible to work off campus for more than 20 hours during academic sessions. Effective from January 1 to April 30, 2024, a new policy will allow certain students to work off-campus for... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »
international student program

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

Author: | | 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... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »
Canadian Immigration in 2024

Insights into Canadian Immigration in 2024

Author: | | 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... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »
population growth since 1957

Immigration drives Canada’s largest population growth since 1957

Author: | | 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... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »
temporary policies

The Immigration Minister extended temporary policies to support more international students

Author: | | 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... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »
Proof of Funds requirement

Canada revised the Proof of Funds requirement for study permits

Author: | | 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... 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 »