In a noteworthy development, more than 355,000 international students who pursued their education in Canada have obtained permanent resident status from 2021 to 2023, as revealed by Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). This is part of a broader trend where over the past three years, a total of 627,000 former temporary residents successfully transitioned...
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Canada Welcomed Over 1 Million International Students in 2023: A Comprehensive Analysis
Canada has become a leading destination for international students, hosting an impressive 1,028,850 individuals with active study permits in 2023. This marks a substantial 27% increase from the previous year, as reported by Immigration, Citizenship and Refugees Canada (IRCC). The surge in enrolments highlights Canada’s allure as an educational hub and its growing significance in...
Expanding Work Opportunities for International Students in Canada
On January 23, 2024, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced a significant policy shift that expands work opportunities for international students in Canada. The new policy, effective from January 1 to April 30, 2024, allows certain students to work off-campus for more than 20 hours weekly during regular academic sessions. This marks a departure...
Covid-19 Just the Final Blow for US—Canada already the Preferred Study Destination for International Students
Hit hard by the disruptions caused by the pandemic, international students in the US received a double whammy when the US President announced that international students choosing online classes over in-person classroom instructions will be stripped of their study visas. Following intense criticism, this rule was withdrawn but only for those already studying in the...