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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…

How language skills predict earnings in Canada

CIC News How language skills predict earnings in Canada Canada’s Express Entry system requires that all candidates have a minimum language ability corresponding to a level 7, 5, or 4 (depending on the specific program) under the Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) (for English) or the Niveaux de compétence linguistique canadien (NCLC) (for French). Though Canada…

IRCC publishes criteria to receive designation as a language testing organization

CIC News IRCC publishes criteria to receive designation as a language testing organization 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…

Immigrating to Canada? Prove your English language proficiency with the CELPIP test

CIC News Immigrating to Canada? Prove your English language proficiency with the CELPIP test CELPIP stands for the Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program. The CELPIP Test is an English language proficiency test that provides test takers with a way demonstrate their ability to function in English. The CELPIP Test is designated by Immigration, Refugees…