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International students taking prerequisites will be issued shorter study permits under new rules

CIC News International students taking prerequisites will be issued shorter study permits under new rules International students arriving in Canada to complete prerequisite courses prior to starting longer programs will now be issued shorter study permits. Under the old rules, officers were instructed to issue a study permit for a period equal to the length…

How long will my PGWP be valid for if I have completed more than one program of study?

CIC News How long will my PGWP be valid for if I have completed more than one program of study? New guidance by the Canadian federal government impacts the length of Post-Graduation Work Permits (PGWPs) for foreign nationals who have graduated from more than one program of study. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has…

IRCC sets cap on the number of study permit applications it will consider in 2024

CIC News IRCC sets cap on the number of study permit applications it will consider in 2024 Following Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada’s (IRCC’s) announcement on the 22nd of January, the department has also set a cap on the number of study permit applications it will consider in 2024. According to ministerial instructions released by…

Five things to do in your first week as an international student in Canada

CIC News Five things to do in your first week as an international student in Canada Coming to Canada as an international student is a big step for many people and this article will outline a few of the key steps that a newcomer pursuing their education must take in their first week in this…

Canada announces new measures to strengthen international student integrity

CIC News Canada announces new measures to strengthen international student integrity Marc Miller, Canada’s immigration minister, has just made an announcement on strengthening international student program integrity. The minister stressed that he is not in favour of imposing a cap on new international student arrivals. However, to limit fraud against international students, the federal government…

Nova Scotia set to expand immigration opportunities for foreign nationals in healthcare professions

CIC News Nova Scotia set to expand immigration opportunities for foreign nationals in healthcare professions First announced in late September, certain foreign nationals will soon be able to immigrate to Nova Scotia through the expansion of one stream within the local Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). This move will make immigration to Nova Scotia a possibility…