IRCC issued invitations to Canadian Experience Class candidates for the second consecutive week
On November 19, 2024, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued 400 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to candidates in the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) during the latest round of invitations. This round required a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 539.
11/20/2024
New Regulations for International Students in Canada: Study Permit Required for School Transfers, Off-Campus Work Hours Adjusted
The Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), Marc Miller, recently announced that a series of new regulations for international students came into effect on November 15. These changes include extending the number of off-campus work hours for students during their academic terms and modifying the process for transferring between Designated Learning Institutions (DLIs).
11/18/2024
IRCC closes the Student Direct Stream, international students required to use standard application process for study permits
On November 8th, 2024, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced that it will no longer accept study permit applications submitted through the Student Direct Stream (SDS). Additionally, the Nigeria Student Express (NSE) program for Nigerian students has also been discontinued. Going forward, all international students must apply for a Canadian study permit through the standard application process.
11/10/2024
Canada Tightens Intra-Company Transferee Work Permit Guidelines
On October 3, 2024, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) released updated guidelines concerning the Intra-Company Transferee (ICT) work permit category. These revisions introduce a more restrictive interpretation of the ICT category, significantly impacting foreign companies seeking to establish or expand operations in Canada.
10/18/2024
Major changes to Canada’s PGWP work visa policy will take effect on November 1, 2024
The changes to Canada’s Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) program, which will take effect on November 1, 2024, will have a significant impact on international students who wish to work in Canada after graduation. The new language and field of study requirements, particularly for students submitting study permit applications after the deadline, add extra considerations.
10/08/2024
Canada weighs capping foreign student admissions
Canada is considering implementing a cap on the number of international students it admits, in response to its ongoing housing affordability crisis. In 2023, a record high of nearly one million students were admitted, coinciding with a significant increase in Canadian rent prices, which rose by 22% over the last two years due to a housing shortage
01/26/2024