Senators release new report on improving the integrity of Canada’s international student program

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Thu, 21 Sep 2023 12:02:49 +0000

Four members of Canada’s Senate released a report on September 20, outlining how to strengthen the integrity of the country’s international student program. While the report suggests that international students are beneficial to Canada’s economy, as well as its social and cultural landscape, there are also a myriad of integrity issues within Canada’s international student […]

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Canada ranked as 2nd best country in the world

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Wed, 06 Sep 2023 09:00:49 +0000

According to the 2023 Best Countries ranking by U.S. News, Canada is the second-best in the world overall this year. The move up to second is an improvement from 2022, when Canada was ranked third overall by U.S. News. To formulate these rankings, U.S. News looked at 10 different sub-categories (where they ranked the top […]

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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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IRCC extends transition period for distance learning measures to December 2023

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Sat, 02 Sep 2023 11:00:51 +0000

Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced they are extending distance learning measures that were implemented throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Students who completed less than 50% of their PGWP-eligible studies outside of Canada will be eligible for a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) until December 31, 2023. Before the pandemic, all international students needed to […]

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The highest paying jobs in Canada based on education level

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Fri, 18 Aug 2023 11:00:36 +0000

Finding a job in your field in Canada can be challenging. As a newcomer to Canada, it is important to utilize tools and resources to make finding your dream job as easy as possible. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration The government of Canada website offers a Job Bank that lists employment opportunities […]

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Experiencing delays in your Canadian immigration application? A writ of mandamus may be helpful

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 12:00:17 +0000

The Canadian federal courts have recently ruled on two cases concerning processing delays in immigration and study permit applications. In both cases, the applicant asked the court to issue a writ of mandamus to compel Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) to process their application. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration A writ […]

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IRCC publishes criteria to receive designation as a language testing organization

Credit to Author: Kareem El-Assal| Date: Sat, 12 Aug 2023 12:30:21 +0000

On August 11, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) published the criteria it uses to determine whether to approve a language testing organization. IRCC requires language tests for economic class permanent residence applicants as well as Student Direct Stream (SDS) applicants to ensure the candidates meet the required level of English or French language proficiency. […]

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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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Charges laid in scam that impacted 700 Indian international students

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Sat, 22 Jul 2023 12:00:41 +0000

The Canadian Border Services Agency (CBSA) has laid charges against Brijesh Mishra for his involvement in defrauding 700 international students from India. The release from June 23 states that Mishra was charged with the following: IRPA Section 91(1) Unauthorized Representation or Advice for Consideration – one count IRPA Section 126 Counselling Misrepresentation – one count […]

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