Canada’s immigration minister: 56,000 study permits approved in first stage Canada's immigration minister Marco Mendicino provided an international student update on September 22, 2020. Immigration minister Marco Mendicino made two notable revelations today during an international student update he provided via a webinar. By Kareem El-Assal
Measures in place to support international students in Canada A look at Canada's recent policy updates in support of international students during the coronavirus pandemic. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has released a summary of temporary measures currently in effect for international students, study permits and post-graduation work permits. By Alexandra Miekus
Canada introduces more study and work permit flexibility Three new measures have been introduced to help individuals pursue Canadian study and work opportunities amid the coronavirus pandemic. Canada has just announced three major measures to help individuals who wish to pursue Canadian education and work opportunities. By Kareem El-Assal
Sending kids to school in Canada from the U.S. amid travel restrictions In Canada, schools prepare to reopen classes with special measures as parents from the U.S. navigate border restrictions. U.S. parents who send their kids to school in Canada have to navigate the travel restrictions that are now in place for another month. By Shelby Thevenot
Online courses started before study permit approval count toward PGWP International students who have to study online due to coronavirus closures will not be penalized when applying for a Post-Graduation Work Permit. The time that international students spend studying online from outside Canada now counts toward a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP). By Shelby Thevenot
B.C. issues 46 invitations in Tech Pilot and Entrepreneur draws British Columbia has issued new invitations to candidates in its Express Entry BC, Skills Immigration and Entrepreneur streams. British Columbia invited 46 immigration candidates to apply for a provincial nomination for permanent residence on July 28. By Alexandra Miekus
Exclusive: Canada may lift international student travel restrictions CIC News has obtained a letter that suggests the Canadian government is looking at ways to welcome more international students for the fall 2020 semester. Canada is looking at possibly easing travel restrictions for international students in time for the fall 2020 semester. By Kareem El-Assal
Canada exempts U.S. students from travel restrictions, but there’s a catch Some U.S. students can enter Canada as long as they show their trip is non-optional and non-discretionary. Some U.S. students will be able to enter Canada for the fall 2020 semester even if they obtain their study permit after March 18. By Kareem El-Assal
New two-step process to study in Canada in fall 2020 IRCC has released details on how the new two-step study permit process will work for international students. Canada released new information this morning on how to obtain a study permit for the fall 2020 academic year. By Shelby Thevenot
