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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

How to get maintained status in Canada Maintained status allows temporary residents to retain their legal status in Canada while waiting for IRCC to process their application to extend their temporary stay.

Under Canadian immigration law, all temporary residents have an automatically imposed condition that they are required to leave Canada after their work permit expires.

By Edana Robitaille

IRCC creates transition period for distance learning measures Distance learning measures have been extended to August 31st, 2023.

During the pandemic, international students were allowed to pursue their studies online while living abroad and remained eligible for a post-graduation work permit (PGWP).

By Julia Hornstein

Why more Indians are moving to Canada India is Canada's leading source of global talent by a very wide margin.

India is by far Canada’s leading source of global talent.

By Kareem El-Assal

IRCC officials discuss study permit backlog and new recommendations at CBIE symposium Report recommends increased transparency and more collaboration between IRCC, the provinces and designated learning institutions

Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is reporting an unprecedented surge in demand for study permits from international students. According to ICEF Monitor, the numbers are continuing to increase as pandemic restrictions are loosen around the globe and students are returning to Canada to begin or complete their post-secondary education.

By Edana Robitaille

A look at international tuition fee exemptions in Quebec Through various inter-governmental agreements and initiatives, the province of Quebec allows several groups of international students to benefit from an exemption from international tuition fees.

To encourage international students to undertake post-secondary studies in the province, Quebec offers special international tuition exemptions for students coming from abroad.

By Alexandra Miekus