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IRCC application backlog slowly shrinking despite higher number of applications

CIC News IRCC application backlog slowly shrinking despite higher number of applications The most recent data from Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) shows a backlog of 802,600 applications out of a total 2,274,600 as of July 31. Compared to the last update on May 31, the numbers indicate that the backlog is shrinking. In…

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…

Most popular ways to come to Canada from Bangladesh

CIC News Most popular ways to come to Canada from Bangladesh Under its Immigration Levels Plan, Canada aims to welcome 465,000 new permanent residents by the end of 2023. This goal is increased to 500,000 by 2025. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration According to Statistics Canada, there are about 100,000 Bangladeshi origin…

Charges laid in scam that impacted 700 Indian international students

CIC News Charges laid in scam that impacted 700 Indian international students The Canadian Border Services Agency (CBSA) has laid charges against Brijesh Mishra for his involvement in defrauding 700 international students from India. The release from June 23 states that Mishra was charged with the following: IRPA Section 91(1) Unauthorized Representation or Advice for…

IRCC approves 4 new English language tests for Student Direct Stream

CIC News IRCC approves 4 new English language tests for Student Direct Stream Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has just announced that it will accept language test results from four new tests for Student Direct Stream (SDS) applicants. IRCC will begin to accept test results from these four new tests effective August 10, 2023.…

What are my financial aid options as an international student in Canada?

CIC News What are my financial aid options as an international student in Canada? Financial aid is a big part of the post-secondary education picture across Canada. In fact, financial assistance plays such a prominent role in post-secondary education that Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) releases a report detailing the efforts and results of…

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…

BREAKING: Canada to allow international students to work off-campus over 20 hours per week

CIC News BREAKING: Canada to allow international students to work off-campus over 20 hours per week From November 15, 2022 until December 31, 2023, international students who are in Canada and have off-campus work authorization on their study permit will be allowed to work over 20 hours per week off-campus while class is in session.…

Discover your options for immigration to Canada from India

CIC News Discover your options for immigration to Canada from India There are many ways to immigrate to Canada from India. As Canada continues to recover from the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic, immigration is expected to become more important than ever. The federal government’s most recent immigration levels plan targets the arrival of…