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Permanent residence class proposed for semi-skilled workers.

CIC News Permanent residence class proposed for semi-skilled workers. Immigraiton, Refugees and Citizesnhip Canada (IRCC) has proposed an amendment to the Immigration and Refugees Protection Act (IRPA) that would introduce a new permanent economic immigration class for workers who have experience and training that falls under the Training, Education, Experience and Responsibilities (TEER) levels 4…

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

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

Speed Up Your Canadian Study Permit through the Student Direct Stream: Tips for International Students

CIC News Speed Up Your Canadian Study Permit through the Student Direct Stream: Tips for International Students Are you considering studying in Canada and searching for a quicker way to obtain your Canadian study permit? If so, this article offers some helpful guidance. International students aiming to study in Canada can expedite their study permit…

Frequently asked questions about summer jobs for international students in Canada

CIC News Frequently asked questions about summer jobs for international students in Canada International students remaining in Canada for the summer may have some questions about finding employment while they wait for the fall semester. International students are only allowed to work in Canada, without a separate work permit, if they have work authorization on…

Eight ways to show proof of financial sufficiency as an international student in Canada

CIC News Eight ways to show proof of financial sufficiency as an international student in Canada As an international student pursuing post-secondary education in Canada, there are multiple ways Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) allows you to prove you have enough money to come to Canada. As part of the Canadian study permit process,…

Why your study or work permit may only be valid for part of your program or employment contract

CIC News Why your study or work permit may only be valid for part of your program or employment contract Considering the importance of permit validity and expiration for all newcomers to Canada, this article will help foreign nationals understand why the permit they receive may not be valid for the full length of their…

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…

How to immigrate to Canada from the Philippines

CIC News How to immigrate to Canada from the Philippines The Philippines is one of the top five leading countries of new immigrants to Canada. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration Currently, there are over 900,000 people of Filipino origin living in the country. Canada has become a popular destination for Filipinos due…

IRCC extends transition period for distance learning measures to December 2023

CIC News IRCC extends transition period for distance learning measures to December 2023 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…