Student Updates
IRCC announced significant changes to the International Student Stream that are going to have major impacts on prospective and current students in Canada. Here is a link to the announcement, and some key changes are highlighted below Cap on Study Permit Applications IRCC announced that they will cap the number of study permits at
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Immigration Predictions for 2024
2024 is shaping up to be an interesting year. We believe that many upcoming policies and immigration selections this year will be based on the Immigration plans found here and the number of temporary residents who are currently in Canada. Here are some predictions 1. Express Entry draw scores will continue to stay high With
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New Immigration Changes for International Students
The Minister of Immigration has recently announced a number of changes to the international student program. These changes will impact how much funding you need to have to come to Canada, how many hours you can work off-campus as a student, and who is eligible for a Post Graduate Work Permit. Here are some of
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New Measures for International Students
Earlier today, Minister Sean Fraser announced two important measures for international students. Here’s what you need to know: From November 15, 2022, to December 31, 2023, international students in Canada who are able to work off-campus using their study permit will no longer be subject to the 20-hour per week
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New OINP EOI System
The Ontario government has recently opened its popular International Student and Foreign Worker streams . Instead of the maddening first-come, first-serve system of the past, the OINP has launched a new EOI points system that allows applicants who qualify to enter first into a pool. The government will subsequently conduct draws to allow those with
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Immigration Changes for International Students in Canada
IRCC has recently come out with new rules for international students in Canada. Here are some of the highlights.
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Immigration Landmines for Students
While studying in Canada is an excellent path to permanent residence, there are many immigration landmines an international student will want to avoid along the way. Here are some pieces of advice we have for students: Post-graduation work permits (PGWP): Each international student is only allowed ONE post-graduation work permit, so use it wisely! There are
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The Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) Program and How it Works
One of the most important benefits of studying in Canada is the ability to qualify for the Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP). The PGWP program allows international students who have completed a qualifying program at an approved post-secondary institution to obtain an open work permit. Only certain universities and colleges offer programs that are eligible for
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Updates for New OINP for Graduate Students and Express Entry Applicants
We have received further information regarding Ontario’s Immigrant Nominee Program for Masters Graduate, PhD Graduate, and Express Entry Human Capital Priorities which may open as early as this afternoon. Here are some of the key details: There have been dramatic changes to how applications will be processed. These include: All applications will be submitted online.
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Changes Announced to the Express Entry Program
The government announced yesterday significant changes to the Express Entry program that are to come into effect on November 19, 2016. These changes will alter how points are awarded within the current system. The most significant changes include the following: Points will now be awarded to applicants that graduate from Canadian post- secondary institutions. Applicants
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