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IRCC updates eligibility requirements for Spousal Open Work Permits

March 20, 2024 admin family sponsorship, immigrate to canada, International student, IRCC, pgwp, sowp, study permit cap

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Tue, 19 Mar 2024 14:56:45 +0000

Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has released more details surrounding changes to eligibility for Spousal Open Work Permits (SOWP). On January 22, 2024, the department introduced several changes to Canada’s international student program. Among them, IRCC said that the spouses of international students in undergraduate and college programs will no longer be eligible for […]

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BREAKING: IRCC updates eligibility requirements for Spousal Open Work Permits

March 19, 2024 admin family sponsorship, immigrate to canada, International student, IRCC, pgwp, sowp, study permit cap

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Tue, 19 Mar 2024 14:56:45 +0000

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Will I need to submit a provincial attestation letter as part of my Canadian study permit application?

March 11, 2024 admin International students, IRCC, open work permit, pgwp, study, study in Canada, study permit, study permit cap, temporary residence

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Mon, 11 Mar 2024 12:00:17 +0000

A recent notice published by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has clarified exactly who is required to submit a provincial attestation letter (PAL) when they apply for a Canadian study permit. In late January this year, the federal government announced that most new post-secondary international students at the college or undergraduate level would now […]

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British Columbia now issuing Provincial Attestation Letters for international students

March 4, 2024 admin british columbia immigration, International student, IRCC, pgwp, sowp, study, study permit cap

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Mon, 04 Mar 2024 18:45:22 +0000

British Columbia’s provincial attestation letter (PAL) system is effective as of today, March 4, 2024. International students must submit a PAL with their study permit application to prove that they have been accepted by a Designated Learning Institution (DLI) within the limits of its allocation. The B.C. government says the provincial government issues PALs to […]

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Master’s students are now eligible for a 3-year work permit

February 15, 2024 admin international student graduates, International students, pgwp, post-graduate work permit, study, study in Canada, work in Canada

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Thu, 15 Feb 2024 14:00:34 +0000

Starting today, international students studying in master’s programs that are less than two years in length, are eligible for a three-year post-graduation work permit (PGWP). Before today, the length of an issued PGWP was correlated with the length of a program of study. However, in recognition that master’s students are placed to perform well in […]

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How can I extend my stay in Canada as a student?

February 15, 2024 admin International students, IRCC, pgwp, study, study permit, studying in canada, work permit

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Thu, 15 Feb 2024 13:00:21 +0000

After an international student obtains a study permit, they may need to extend or change the permit during their studies in Canada. Discover your options to study in Canada A study permit expires 90 days after the end of a study program. If you do not finish your program before the date on your study […]

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Canada Immigration

Can I sponsor my sibling for Canadian permanent residence?

February 6, 2024 admin canada immigration levels, canadian permanent residence, Express Entry, family sponsorship, iec, immigration refugees and citizenship canada, international experience canada, IRCC, open work permit, pgwp, post-graduation work permit

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Tue, 06 Feb 2024 13:00:22 +0000

Family sponsorship is one of the largest categories of immigrants set forth by Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) in the annual immigration levels plan. While this form of sponsorship allows Canadian citizens and permanent residents (and persons registered in Canada as an Indian under the Canadian Indian Act) to sponsor loved ones to immigrate […]

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IRCC invites 7,000 Express Entry candidates in category-based draw for French language proficiency

February 1, 2024 admin cec, CRS, Express Entry, fstp, fswp, ita, pgwp

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Wed, 31 Jan 2024 17:57:04 +0000

Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued invitations to apply (ITAs) in the latest Express Entry draw. The department invited 7,000 candidates in category-based selection draw for candidates with French language proficiency. Candidates required a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 365. The lowest minimum CRS score of the year so far. Get […]

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Provinces introducing measures to improve integrity of post-secondary education for international students

February 1, 2024 admin bc immigration, canada study, International student, IRCC, marc miller, Ontario, pgwp, study, study permit

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Thu, 01 Feb 2024 14:00:32 +0000

Ontario and British Columbia have introduced new measures to improve the integrity of post-secondary education on a provincial level. The Ontario government says it will be working with sector partners and the federal government to “explore ways to further crack down on bad-actor recruiters who take advantage of international students and make dubious claims of […]

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Canada issues 730 ITAs to candidates in latest Express Entry draw

January 31, 2024 admin cec, CRS, Express Entry, fstp, fswp, ita, pgwp

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Wed, 31 Jan 2024 17:57:04 +0000

Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued invitations to apply (ITAs) in the latest Express Entry draw. The department invited 730 candidates in a general draw. Candidates required a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 541. Get a Free Express Entry Assessment This draw follows the most recent on January 23 in which […]

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