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
International students unable to meet Canadian work experience requirement get another chance Canada introduces a new policy that will give international students affected by COVID-19 another chance to gain the work experience they need to be eligible for permanent residence. A new policy was introduced today, January 8, 2021, by the Government of Canada that will allow former international students with an expired or expiring Post-Graduate Work Permit (PGWP) to apply for a new open work permit. 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
The top 5 Canadian immigration stories of 2020 The coronavirus pandemic has dominated 2020 and has significantly affected immigration to Canada, but hope is on the way. 2020 has been quite the year. By Kareem El-Assal
Immigrate to Canada from Nigeria with these immigration programs Nigerians who want to immigrate to Canada have over 100 economic-class pathways to choose from. Every year thousands of Nigerians immigrate to Canada, and the numbers have been growing in recent years. By Shelby Thevenot
Canada’s immigration minister: 56,000 study permits approved in first stage Canada's immigration minister Marco Mendicino provided an international student update on September 22, 2020. Immigration minister Marco Mendicino made two notable revelations today during an international student update he provided via a webinar. By Kareem El-Assal
Canada introduces more study and work permit flexibility Three new measures have been introduced to help individuals pursue Canadian study and work opportunities amid the coronavirus pandemic. Canada has just announced three major measures to help individuals who wish to pursue Canadian education and work opportunities. By Kareem El-Assal
Online courses started before study permit approval count toward PGWP International students who have to study online due to coronavirus closures will not be penalized when applying for a Post-Graduation Work Permit. The time that international students spend studying online from outside Canada now counts toward a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP). By Shelby Thevenot
Exclusive: Canada may lift international student travel restrictions CIC News has obtained a letter that suggests the Canadian government is looking at ways to welcome more international students for the fall 2020 semester. Canada is looking at possibly easing travel restrictions for international students in time for the fall 2020 semester. By Kareem El-Assal