In a recent update, Immigration, Citizenship, and Refugees Canada (IRCC) has implemented significant revisions to key requirements and policies for international students. Effective January 1, 2024, the cost-of-living requirement for study permit applicants will increase to CAN 20,635, up from the current CAN 10,000 for a single applicant. This adjustment aims to ensure that students...
In a bid to fortify and uphold the integrity of Canada’s international student program, Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has initiated a series of measures, marking the inception of a comprehensive plan. Verifying Letters of Acceptance (LOAs) through the Online Portal A pivotal step in this plan involves the introduction of an online portal...
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is ardently pursuing its goal of achieving a 4.4% target of French-speaking immigrants outside of Quebec by the end of 2023. This commitment is embedded in both the Action Plan for Official Languages 2018-2023 and the Francophone Immigration Strategy launched in 2019. As of September 15, 2022, the proportion...
Aspiring immigrants eyeing Canada as their future home are keenly interested in understanding the nuances of the Express Entry system, particularly in 2023. The Government of Canada has recently released data shedding light on the human capital profiles of individuals who received Express Entry ITAs from January to September 2023. This wealth of information provides...
Canada is setting its sights on boosting French-speaking immigration as part of its Immigration Levels Plan for 2024-2026. According to the plan released by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), the country aims to welcome 31,500 French-speaking permanent residents in 2025 and increase the number to 36,000 in 2026. The Immigration Levels Plan is an...
On the 27th of October, Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) declared forthcoming modifications to its International Student Program, aiming to fortify the program and shield students from potential fraud. The recently introduced measures will necessitate Designated Learning Institutions (DLIs) to authenticate each applicant’s letter of acceptance directly with IRCC to guarantee the issuance of...
Studying in Canada is a popular choice for international students due to the country’s highly-ranked universities. Though, expenses such as house rent, groceries, and conveyance can be expensive. Providentially, international students are allowed to work part-time to back themselves, financially. Here, we will comprehensively highlight the eligibility requirements to work in Canada, how to start job...
During the trial of Tehrani v Canada (Citizenship and Immigration), the Federal Court ruled that students are not required to pay all or part of the tuition fees as part of the application process for a study permit. A citizen of Iran, Tehrani, applied for a study permit as soon as he was accepted to...
Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has responded to the Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration (CIMM) of the Canadian House of Commons on measures needed to attract, aid, and protect international students. CIMM is a government body that evaluates matters of immigration and citizenship in Canada. The body oversights IRCC and screens the federal...
