Canada’s immigration minister calls on provinces to “rein in” number of international students

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Wed, 17 Jan 2024 14:00:59 +0000

Recent comments from Immigration Minister Marc Miller have highlighted the role of Canada’s provinces in the number of international students in the country. The minister told CTV news that Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has some concerns about the volume of international students in Canada and said some provinces have not been doing their […]

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The advantages of applying for your study permit this December

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Wed, 13 Dec 2023 13:00:55 +0000

Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) recently made impactful announcements regarding international students in Canada, many of which will come into effect January 1st, 2024. Considering these announcements, students hoping to apply for their Canadian study permit may find some advantages in taking a simple step: submitting their study permit application in December 2023. Read […]

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Comparing international and domestic student fees in Canada

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Tue, 12 Dec 2023 13:00:26 +0000

Canada is home to hundreds of thousands of international students, with the country housing one of the biggest in-flows of student migration in the world. International students in Canada can receive an internationally recognised standard of education, in an overwhelmingly immigrant friendly country. However, they can simultaneously face more barriers to entry, due to higher […]

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Five things to do in your first week as an international student in Canada

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Sun, 10 Dec 2023 12:00:16 +0000

Coming to Canada as an international student is a big step for many people and this article will outline a few of the key steps that a newcomer pursuing their education must take in their first week in this country. Many international students come to this country with the intention of staying in Canada long-term. […]

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Decoding DPM: Everything we know about Canada’s Digital Platform Modernization

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Tue, 21 Nov 2023 12:00:08 +0000

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) and the Government of Canada announced in their immigration strategy, An Immigration System for Canada’s Future, that they are working to deliver an efficient and user-friendly experience for service users in Canada and abroad. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration In order to compete for global talent […]

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IRCC says it’s working to realign application intake

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Mon, 20 Nov 2023 14:00:53 +0000

As part of Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada’s (IRCC) recently released strategy: An Immigration System for Canada’s Future, IRCC says it plans to get application processing times back to service standards for key programs and re-evaluate them. Part of this will involve aligning application intake with available admission spaces. The Strategy says that aligning application […]

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Why internships matter and how you can find one

Credit to Author: Geneviève Beaupré and Susan Qadeer| Date: Tue, 14 Nov 2023 18:32:53 +0000

Getting an education is an important step towards preparing for work in many fields, however, it may not be enough as employers often require experience as well.

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Finding accommodation and housing in Canada: A guide for international students

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Tue, 07 Nov 2023 12:16:05 +0000

The number of internationals students in Canada has increased in recent years and the demand for student housing has never been greater. Discover your options to study in Canada In 2022, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) welcomed a record of 551,405 international students from 184 countries. In addition, as of the end of 2022, […]

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Federal court rules Canadian study permit refusal based on prior poor academic performance is unreasonable

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Sun, 22 Oct 2023 12:00:04 +0000

The Federal Court of Canada has found that an applicant’s study permit refusal based on past poor academic performance and “inconsistent” academic goals was unjustified, and therefore the application was entitled to judicial review. Discover your options to study in Canada In 2021, the applicant, a citizen of India, received a letter of acceptance to […]

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Canada’s international student population continues to soar

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Mon, 02 Oct 2023 12:00:16 +0000

Canada is a top destination for international students. Immigration Minister Marc Miller has shared that Canada is on track to host around 900,000 international students in 2023. However, recent data from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) suggests that number may be low. Discover your options to study in Canada An internal policy document has […]

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