Canada now more popular than the U.S. as a study abroad destination The decreasing popularity of the U.S. means that Canada and the U.K. are the two most popular study abroad countries. Both Canada and the United Kingdom have overtaken the United States as the two most popular study abroad destinations. By Mohanad Moetaz
Quebec to resume processing of suspended international student CAQ applications MIFI will continue to process applications from students at 10 Designated Learning Institutions currently under investigation. Quebec’s ministère de l’Immigration, de la Francisation et de l’Intégration (MIFI) will resume processing CAQ applications impacted by a recent suspension order. By Alexandra Miekus
Quebec suspends CAQ applications from 10 designated learning institutions CAQ applications are suspended for institutions that are being audited or investigated by the Quebec Ministry of Higher Education. Quebec’s Ministry of Immigration, Francization, and Integration (MIFI) will not accept new Quebec Acceptance Certificate (CAQ) applications from students going to the 10 designated learning institutions (DLIs) that are under investigation starting December 30. By Kareem El-Assal
Canada among top ‘safe and stable’ countries for international students Survey suggests Canada one of the most popular study destinations Canada is among the top countries considered to be ‘safe and stable’ for international students and has further improved its position as the ‘go-to’ study destination because of its handling of the COVID-19 pandemic. This is according to two surveys conducted by Navitas Insights. By Mohanad Moetaz
International students driving enrolment growth in Canada Recent Statistics Canada report outlines the performance of international students at Canadian institutions. Before coronavirus forced learning online, international students were enrolling in post-secondaries in Canada at three times the rate of domestic students. By Shelby Thevenot
UPDATE: Technical difficulties halt Ontario Employer Job Offer International Student Stream applications International students with job offers have a chance to apply for a provincial nomination for permanent residence. Ontario has halted registration for the Employer Job Offer International Student stream today, as a result of technical difficulties. By Shelby Thevenot
Visa Application Centres are re-opening in India VACs in India will begin to schedule limited biometrics appointments as of November 20 in: Delhi, Chandigarh, Jalandhar, Mumbai, Ahmedabad and Bengaluru. The Canadian government has just announced that its Visa Application Centres (VACs) in India will resume services tomorrow, on November 20, 2020. By Kareem El-Assal
Canada offers guide for international students arriving during coronavirus Some important guidelines for international students en route to Canada are now available on the government website. The federal government has released a guide for international students who are coming to Canada, and navigating travel restrictions. By Shelby Thevenot
Canadian schools reopening to international students Some Designated Learning Institutions are now able to welcome new international students Canadian schools with coronavirus readiness plans can start accepting new study permit holders, as of October 20. By Shelby Thevenot
