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Federal Court rules IRCC can refuse Canadian study permit applications due to low grades

The Federal Court has ruled that it is reasonable for an Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) visa officer to refuse a study permit application if the applicant has low grades from a previous program of study in “core courses” or “core subjects” that are related to their intended program of study in Canada.

By Julia Hornstein

Report: Immigrants who studied in Canada earned more

Statistics Canada released a study in 2022 which examined the relationship between pre-immigration study in Canada and post immigration earnings.

By Julia Hornstein

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How SAIT invests in the success of international students to Canada

Mental health is an important consideration for international students deciding where they want to pursue their education abroad.

By SAIT

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International student life in Calgary compared to the rest of Canada

Moving away from home in pursuit of higher education can be a life-changing experience, one that many international students find fulfilling and satisfying.

By SAIT

Federal Court rules that tuition does not need to be paid for study permit applications

The Federal Court has ruled that students do not need to pay all or part of their tuition fees for a study permit application in the case of Tehrani v Canada (Citizenship and Immigration).

By Julia Hornstein

Canada breaks record by welcoming over 550,000 new international students in 2022

New data from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) shows Canada welcomed a record 551,405 international students from 184 countries, in 2022.

By Asheesh Moosapeta

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Why Calgary is a premier destination for international students coming to Canada

Calgary, the world’s third most livable city according to the Economist Intelligence Unit’s Global Livability Index 2022, is among the top destinations for international students looking to pursue education and immigration in Canada.

By SAIT

How to increase your chances for study permit approval

Canada continues to be one of the world’s most popular destinations for international students. With an excellent standard of education and internationally accredited schools—Canada hosts a huge number of students from abroad every year—welcoming close to 450,000 new international students in 2021 alone. While Canada does host many international students annually, there are also those […]

By Asheesh Moosapeta

What is the Student Direct Stream?

Canada’s Student Direct Stream (SDS) is a program designed to expedite applications for a study permit for international students from 14 countries. Immigration Refugee and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will aim to process applications of individuals applying through this program within 20 days. The eligible countries are:

By Asheesh Moosapeta