I’m coming to Canada on a TRV. Can I bring my family with me?

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Wed, 20 Sep 2023 12:00:35 +0000

In many cases, both international students and temporary foreign workers (TFWs) coming to Canada want their family members to accompany them. Fortunately, Canada has made it possible for both work permit and study permit holders (together classified as temporary resident visa (TRV) holders) to bring their family members – including spouses, common-law partners and dependent […]

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IRCC application backlog slowly shrinking despite higher number of applications

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Fri, 15 Sep 2023 11:22:35 +0000

The most recent data from Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) shows a backlog of 802,600 applications out of a total 2,274,600 as of July 31. Compared to the last update on May 31, the numbers indicate that the backlog is shrinking. In May, there were 820,000 applications considered backlogged out of 2,248,000. This is […]

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How SAIT emphasizes international student diversification on its campus

Credit to Author: SAIT| Date: Mon, 11 Sep 2023 11:00:30 +0000

At the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT) in Calgary, international students have come from over 140 countries to pursue higher education in Canada. Accordingly, SAIT is one of the most globally diverse schools in this country, a vital characteristic of many of Canada’s best post-secondary educational institutions. Need support or have questions about applying […]

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Study in Canada: What we know about IRCC’s proposed Trusted Institutions Framework

Credit to Author: Kareem El-Assal| Date: Tue, 05 Sep 2023 15:02:52 +0000

CIC News has obtained more details on IRCC’s proposal to introduce a “Trusted Institutions Framework” for Canadian colleges and universities in 2024. As reported by ICEF, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is exploring introducing a two-tier model for study permit issuance as a means of strengthening the integrity of Canada’s international student program. Designated […]

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Most popular ways to come to Canada from Bangladesh

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Sun, 27 Aug 2023 10:22:40 +0000

Under its Immigration Levels Plan, Canada aims to welcome 465,000 new permanent residents by the end of 2023. This goal is increased to 500,000 by 2025. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration According to Statistics Canada, there are about 100,000 Bangladeshi origin Canadians. In 2023, Canada welcomed over 2,700 Bangladeshi permanent residents. Canada […]

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Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) 101: What you need to know if you want to visit Canada

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Mon, 21 Aug 2023 13:00:04 +0000

Canada welcomes millions of temporary residents each year. Unless an individual is a Canadian citizen or permanent resident or from a visa-exempt country, an individual who wants to enter Canada for a temporary purpose must apply for a Temporary Resident Visa (TRV). Get a Free Legal Consultation A temporary purpose includes tourists, temporary foreign workers […]

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Want to study in Canada? Get ready for CAEL with these free webinars and resources

Credit to Author: CAEL| Date: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 11:30:36 +0000

With CAEL now accepted for Student Direct Stream (SDS) applications, we are excited to help our test takers prepare for their tests. Sign up for our live webinar on August 30: “Get the Facts and Know You are Prepared with the CAEL English Test” We are pleased to offer a variety of free resources, including […]

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New language tests now accepted for Canada’s Student Direct Stream

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Thu, 10 Aug 2023 10:00:58 +0000

As of today, August 10, 2023, Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is incorporating four newly approved English language tests for Student Direct Stream (SDS) applicants. The new list of approved language tests include: Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program (CELPIP) General; Canadian Academic English Language (CAEL); and Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic; Test […]

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International Students to Canada: Get the Facts and Know You are Prepared with the CAEL English Test

Credit to Author: CAEL| Date: Tue, 01 Aug 2023 11:59:55 +0000

If you are committed to attaining a great score on your language assessment and increasing your chances of admission to a Canadian college or university, then this webinar is for you. CanadaVisa invites you to join us for our free, live, and interactive webinar: Get the Facts and Know You are Prepared with the CAEL […]

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