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5 things international students can do to improve their chances at receiving a Canadian PR

Janice Rodrigues — Sun, 15 Sep 2024 12:00:25 +0000

For years, international students have chosen to study in Canada for its reputable universities, diverse environment, and the opportunity to gain work experience in a new country. Getting a Canadian education and eligible work experience can also improve a candidate’s chance of getting permanent residence (PR) in Canada. This is because international students who graduate […]

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How many hours can you work as an international student in Canada?

Janice Rodrigues — Tue, 03 Sep 2024 20:29:57 +0000

Starting this fall, international students in Canada will be allowed to work up to 24 hours per week off-campus, an increase from the current limit of 20 hours. The change was announced in April by Immigration Minister Marc Miller, who stated that the new 24-hour cap “strikes the appropriate balance so students have the option […]

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Tips for starting school: A checklist for international students studying in Canada

Lakeem Rose — Tue, 03 Sep 2024 12:00:04 +0000

Moving to a new country can be both exciting and overwhelming, especially when taking on the responsibilities of a student at the same time. ɫ�� has compiled a list of steps that will ensure your move to Canada is ultimately a smooth one. Getting started Regional tenant regulations From requiring written notice to inspect […]

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What to do if your study permit application is rejected

Vimal Sivakumar — Wed, 14 Aug 2024 12:00:51 +0000

According to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), there is no formal appeal process available to international students who are rejected for a Canadian study permit. However, international students can apply for reconsideration of their study permit decision if they can present new evidence that argues against the rejection of their initial application. Discover your […]

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British Columbia’s new guidelines will limit international student enrolement

Edana Robitaille — Mon, 29 Jul 2024 12:00:41 +0000

British Columbia’s Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills recently published new measures to improve the integrity of the province’s international student program. A release from the Ministry says it is introducing new protections and setting higher standards for designated learning institutions in the province. One of these protections is the Education Quality Assurance (EQA) […]

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IRCC proposes amendments that require students to re-apply for a study permit if they change schools in Canada

Asheesh Moosapeta — Mon, 22 Jul 2024 12:00:47 +0000

A recent Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announcement in the Canadian Gazette by has attracted interest due to some proposed changes to Canada’s international student program. Of particular note among the proposed changes is IRCC’s suggestion that international students who wish to change their Designated Learning Institution (DLI) in Canada must apply for a […]

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Montreal ranks among top ten best cities for international students

Edana Robitaille — Wed, 17 Jul 2024 12:00:19 +0000

Montreal has ranked as one of the best cities in the world for international students according to Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) Best Student Cities for 2025. Quebec’s largest city placed 10th in the ranking of 150 cities. It had an overall score of 92.1 out of a possible 100. The top ten cities were: London Tokyo […]

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Permanent Residence in Canada is not guaranteed for international students

Asheesh Moosapeta — Thu, 04 Jul 2024 12:00:09 +0000

This year has seen a variety of changes that have significantly altered the landscape of studying in Canada as a foreign student. These changes help highlight a fact about immigrating to Canada as an international student/graduate: permanent residence (PR) is not guaranteed. While Canada offers multiple pathways to work and even permanently settle in the […]

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Five free settlement resources for international students in Canada

Vimal Sivakumar — Sun, 30 Jun 2024 12:00:18 +0000

International students across Canada are eligible to access some settlement services from organizations that operate inside their destination province or territory. These services, which are offered by a variety of providers across all Canadian provinces and territories, each have their own policies, eligibility criteria, and service offerings. It is also worth noting that the details […]

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Report: Approval, processing rates drop after IRCC’s student cap

Asheesh Moosapeta — Sat, 22 Jun 2024 12:00:19 +0000

Considerable changes occurred to Canada’s study permit program in January of this year Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) instituted a temporary international student cap effective between 2024 and 2026. It supported this policy through a new Provincial Attestation Letter (PAL) system, distributing this cap among Canada’s provinces and territories. IRCC will aim to approve […]

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