A two-year cap on the intake of international students
On January 22, 2024, Marc Miller, the Minister of Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), revealed a two-year cap on the acceptance of international students in an effort to stabilize growth. For the year 2024, the imposed limit will result...
Canada’s Immigration in 2024: An Overview of Future Landscape
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is set to roll out a series of impactful changes in 2024 that will significantly influence newcomers to Canada. The Immigration Levels Plan for 2024-2026 underscores Canada’s ambitious target of welcoming 485,000 permanent residents...
Essential Guide to Obtaining Your Canadian Study Permit
Welcome to the journey of your academic future in Canada! Embarking on an international study adventure is an exciting, life-changing decision, and Canada, with its renowned educational institutions and diverse cultural landscape, is a fantastic choice. This comprehensive guide is...
International Experience Canada: Now Open for 2024
On December 11, 2023, Canada’s Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada made an announcement regarding the commencement of the 2024 International Experience Canada (IEC) Program. This program invites nearly 90,000 young individuals from IEC partner regions to participate, and the application...
Canada Increases the Inadmissibility Fees
Commencing on December 1, 2023, the Canadian Government will enact yearly modifications to inadmissibility fees applicable to foreign nationals seeking status changes within Canada. These adjustments are calculated in accordance with inflation rates from April 2018, leading to an increase...
The Impact of International Students on Domestic Students
From 2010 to 2019, the number of international students attending Canadian public post-secondary institutions rose from 142,200 to 388,800. Presently, there are over 800,000 international students studying at various levels across Canada. This significant increase prompted concerns about its potential...
Immigration Levels Should Increase in the Future
Immigration plays a significant role in bolstering Canada’s population, constituting 23% of the total. It stands as the primary driver of population growth, reaching the highest levels since Confederation and surpassing other G7 nations. Canada is experiencing a gradual decline...
ON Explores OINP Eligibility for One-year College Graduates
The Ontario Government intends to modify the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) to broaden the qualification criteria for international students. The forthcoming legislation specifically targets the adjustment of requirements for individuals enrolled in one-year college graduate certificate programs, of which...
Amendment to International Student Program
Canada’s Immigration Minister, Marc Miller, unveiled initiatives to enhance the International Student Program. Starting from December 1, 2023, educational institutions will be required to validate each applicant’s acceptance directly with Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). This measure aims to...
2024 Rankings: Three Canadian Universities Rank Higher
In the 2024 QS World University Rankings, the University of Toronto, McGill University, and the University of British Columbia secured positions within the top 34. These rankings are a valuable reference for international students when selecting the most suitable Canadian...
