Study

Canada will accept incomplete study permit and PGWP applications New IRCC updates allow flexibility when applying for study permits, and Post-Graduation Work Permits

Some international students can’t submit all the required documents for their study permit or Post-Graduation Work Permit application, so Canada is keeping their files open until they can.

By Shelby Thevenot

Want to work in Canada and immigrate? Starting your Canadian studies online in fall 2020 can make you eligible to work in Canada. It can also improve your chances of obtaining permanent residence under Express Entry, the PNP, or other immigration programs.

In recent years, obtaining a Canadian permanent residence (PR) visa has become more competitive.

By Kareem El-Assal

Canada announces major study and work visa change for fall 2020 International students will be able to enrol in online courses while abroad this fall and still be eligible for a Post-Graduation Work Permit after moving to Canada.

Canada is making a major change to its Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) rules for international students who want to study in Canada beginning this fall.

By Kareem El-Assal

International students determined to study in Canada despite coronavirus Survey shows most international students are determined to study abroad despite travel restrictions caused by the coronavirus pandemic, though face-to-face study is preferable to online courses

Most aspiring international students in a recent survey say the coronavirus pandemic is not stopping them from pursuing their post-secondary education abroad.

By Shelby Thevenot

Les étudiants dont le certificat d’acceptation du Québec est sur le point d’expirer obtiennent une prolongation Le ministère de l’Immigration du Québec a annoncé que les étudiants étrangers dont le certificat d’acceptation du Québec arrive à expiration obtiendront une prolongation automatique jusqu’au 31 décembre 2020.

Le gouvernement du Québec prolongera automatiquement les Certificats d’acceptation du Québec (CAQ) délivrés aux étudiants étrangers s’ils devaient expirer entre le 30 avril 2020 et le 31 décembre 2020.

By Alexandra Miekus

Students with soon-to-expire Quebec Acceptance Certificates granted extension Quebec’s Immigration Ministry announced that foreign students whose Quebec Acceptance Certificates are set to expire have been granted an automatic extension until December 31, 2020.

Pour lire cet article en français, cliquez ici. The Government of Quebec will automatically extend Quebec Acceptance Certificates (CAQ) issued to foreign students if they were set to expire between April 30, 2020, and December 31, 2020.

By Alexandra Miekus

How Canada is helping international students Since March, Canada has sought to help international students experiencing disruptions caused by the coronavirus pandemic.

International students are extremely important to Canada’s society and economy. The 640,000 international students in Canada help to create a vibrant learning environment on campuses across the country. They also contribute some $22 billion to the economy each year which supports around 200,000 Canadian jobs.

By Kareem El-Assal

Canada removes barriers for international students working in essential service Canada is making it easier for international students to join the fight against coronavirus

International students in Canada will now be allowed to work full time if they are employed in an essential service.

By Shelby Thevenot

Canada introduces program to fast-track study permit processing from Nigeria Nigerians interested in pursuing education at a Canadian university may be able to have their study permits processed much faster thanks to a new pilot project

The number of Nigerian international students studying in Canada is increasing every year, and now Canada is introducing a new pilot program intended to help expedite the study permit application process.

By Shelby Thevenot