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The major changes for international students and Post-Graduation Work Permits in Canada in 2024 – year in review

CIC News The major changes for international students and Post-Graduation Work Permits in Canada in 2024 – year in review We’ve seen major changes to Canada’s international student program in 2024. Major changes include Updated eligibility criteria for post-graduation work permits (PGWPs); Updated cost of living requirement; Closure of the Student Direct Stream and the…

IRCC closes the Student Direct Stream, effective immediately

CIC News IRCC closes the Student Direct Stream, effective immediately As of today, November 8th, 2024, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is no longer accepting study permit applications submitted under the Student Direct Stream (SDS). IRCC has also ended the Nigeria Student Express (NSE) stream for study permit applicants from Nigeria. Going forward, all…

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…

Banking for International Students: A Helpful Guide to Picking the Right Bank Account and Credit Card in Canada

CIC News Banking for International Students: A Helpful Guide to Picking the Right Bank Account and Credit Card in Canada Welcome to Canada – your new home during your studies as an international student! You’ll soon be making important decisions of whether to open a Canadian bank account and apply for a credit card. If…

TD signs agreement with ApplyBoard, adding to international student offerings

CIC News TD signs agreement with ApplyBoard, adding to international student offerings TD Bank Group and Canadian education technology company ApplyBoard have collaborated to help new international students from China, India, Morocco, Pakistan, the Philippines, Senegal, and Vietnam meet eligibility requirements for a Canadian study permit under the Government of Canada’s Student Direct Stream (SDS)…

CAEL and CELPIP are now accepted for Canada’s Student Direct Stream (SDS)

CIC News CAEL and CELPIP are now accepted for Canada’s Student Direct Stream (SDS) We are pleased to announce that international students looking to study at a Canadian post-secondary institution can now choose a Canadian-made English language proficiency test when applying for a study permit with the Student Direct Stream (SDS). Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship…

Canada commits to attracting and retaining more international students

CIC News Canada commits to attracting and retaining more international students Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has released their response to the Canadian House of Commons Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration (CIMM); on needed measures to attract, aid, and protect international students coming to, and already in Canada. Discover your options to study…