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Choosing Between IELTS General Training and PTE Core for Migration to Canada
IELTS has long been a top choice for individuals migrating to Canada, with over 4 million tests administered worldwide in 2023. In January 2024, PTE Core joined IELTS General Training and CELPIP as one of the English language tests accepted… Read more
Canada Enhances Fairness for Applicants by Ending Post-Graduation Work Permit Flagpoling
Ensuring a safe and efficient flow of goods and people across the Canada–United States border is vital for North America’s economy and the close personal connections between Canadians and Americans. This is why we continually seek ways to make border… Read more
Proposed Changes to Canada’s Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) System
Federal and provincial immigration officials are currently deliberating on major revisions to the eligibility criteria for the Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP). This open work permit is granted to international students who have successfully finished an approved program at a Designated… Read more
Border Agencies Intensify Enforcement Against Flagpoling at Canadian-US Border
Canadian and U.S. authorities have restricted the number of ports of entry (POEs) available for flagpoling. Starting May 30th, 2024, only 12 Canada-U.S. border crossings will provide flagpoling services for newcomers. Understanding Flagpoling: A Guide for Newcomers Flagpoling is a… Read more
Immigration Department Signals Upcoming Changes to International Students’ Work Permits
Proposed Changes Require Foreign Students to Graduate from Programs Linked to Labor Shortages, Document Reveals Immigration Minister Marc Miller has recently hinted at coming changes to the rules on postgraduation work permits. New Requirements for International Students: Labor-Shortage Programs and… Read more
Canada Announces New Pilot Programs to Support Caregivers and Families, Plans to Make Caregivers Program Permanent
June 3, 2024—Toronto Caregivers from abroad are invaluable to Canadian families, significantly enhancing the lives of children, seniors, and individuals with disabilities through their dedicated work. With the Home Child Care Provider Pilot and the Home Support Worker Pilot concluding… Read more
IRCC Launches Invitations for Parents and Grandparents Sponsorship Program
Beginning today, May 21st, Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will start issuing Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to sponsors who submitted "Interest to Sponsor" forms for the Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP). Over the next two weeks, IRCC will send… Read more
Canada is set to implement new regulations regarding the allowable hours for off-campus employment for international students(Fall Season)
From: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada Announcement: Changes to Off-Campus Work Hours for International Students in Canada April 29, 2024 Ottawa In recent months, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada has been working on reforms to the International Student Program, recognizing… Read more
Statistics Canada Unveils Fresh Insights into Educational Attainment Among Racialized Immigrants
Recent StatsCan Report Reveals Remarkable Educational Advancements Among Racialized Immigrants in Canada, With a Noteworthy Emphasis on Racialized Immigrant Women" "Analyzing census data spanning from 2006 to 2021, Statistics Canada sheds light on the educational progression of individuals aged 25… Read more
Navigating Canada’s Student Direct Stream in 2024: A Comprehensive Guide for International Students
The landscape of Canadian study permit applications has evolved recently, impacting numerous candidates seeking expedited processing via the Student Direct Stream (SDS) in 2024. These adjustments, implemented by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), aim to bolster the integrity of… Read more