study permit

How to increase your chances for study permit approval Individuals applying to study in Canada should be mindful of the eligibility criteria, discretion of the reviewing immigration officer, and available next steps—should their application be refused.

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

Study: International students face unique disadvantage when trying to become permanent residents in Canada The Conference Board of Canada has released a study on the twisted journey international students must take to get permanent residence in Canada. Read a summary of the key takeaways below.

A recent study called From Student to Immigrant? Multi-step Pathways to Permanent Residence suggests that too many Canadian international students face multi-step, indirect pathways to Canadian permanent residence (PR).

By Vimal Sivakumar

What is the Student Direct Stream? Canada has made it even easier for internationals students from certain countries to enter, study, and potentially immigrate to Canada.

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

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

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

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

Canada set to welcome over 500,000 newcomers this summer With pandemic travel restrictions largely lifted, the coast is clear for Canada to welcome high levels of immigrants, international students, and temporary foreign workers over the coming months.

Upon imposing COVID travel restrictions in March 2020, Canada prevented many newcomers from being able to enter the country.

By Kareem El-Assal

How to get a Canadian study permit Canada is one of the world's most attractive destinations for international students. Here's how to get a study permit.

Last year, Canada welcomed 450,000 new international students, an all-time record.

By Gabriel Dumitrascu