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International Experience Canada to increase program capacity by 20% IRCC announced some significant changes to the International Experience Canada program today, including an increase in applicant capacity and a program open date for 2023.

Canada’s government will be expanding the applicant pool for the upcoming year of its International Experience Canada (IEC) program. They announced a program opening date of January 9, 2023, at a press conference in Banff, Alberta today.

By Vimal Sivakumar

Study: International students largely remain in the province where they received their first study permit The Conference Board of Canada has released a study analyzing the intra-country movement of international students after their first study permit expires. Read a summary of the key takeaways below.  

A recent analysis of Canadian international students suggests that most who receive a study permit in a certain province tend to remain in that province for their next period of study or work.

By Vimal Sivakumar

Starting today, international students can temporarily work more than 20 hours per week The temporary change is in effect until December 31, 2023.

As of today, international students in Canada are temporarily able to work more than 20 hours per week during the academic year.

By Edana Robitaille

Staying in Canada after graduation with a PGWP Obtaining a Post-Graduation Work Permit is one of the routes that international students looking to remain in Canada can take to start building a life here.

International students bring a vibrant, new, and fresh perspective to the academic landscape in Canada when they arrive from their home countries to study at a Canadian designated learning institution (DLI).

By Vimal Sivakumar

How Indian students are changing the educational demographic of Canada In recent years, the popularity of post-credential programs has shot up; with much of the demand coming from international students.

International students are changing the demographics of education in Canada, with Indian international students overwhelmingly leading the charge.

By Asheesh Moosapeta

Canada’s immigration backlog remains at 2.6 million people IRCC has released new data showing the size of the backlog remains unchanged over the past month.

Canada’s immigration backlog remains at 2.6 million people according to new Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) data. IRCC released updated data, which is current as of September 30, on its website on October 14.

By Edana Robitaille

Canada commits to attracting and retaining more international students The government has issued its response to the CIMM committee report on specific problems facing international students.

Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has released their response to the Canadian House of Commons Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration (CIMM); on needed measures to attract, aid, and protect international students coming to, and already in Canada.

By Asheesh Moosapeta

Can I work in Canada as an international student? International students and their spouses or partners may be eligible to work during their studies.

An international student in Canada may be eligible to work in Canada while studying as long as their study permit includes a condition that says they can work on or off campus. The student may only start working once they begin studying and must all meet all the other eligibility requirements.

By Julia Hornstein

What is a Post-Graduation Work Permit? A Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) is for international students who complete an eligible Canadian post-secondary program.

The Post Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) is an open work permit, meaning it allows the student to work for any employer of their choice in Canada and to work for any Canadian employer without needing a job offer. It allows international student graduates to work anywhere in Canada for up to three years.

By Julia Hornstein