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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

VACs in India reopen offering biometrics for families and students VACs are now open in Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Chandigarh, Chennai, Hyderabad, Jalandhar, Kolkata, Mumbai, New Delhi, and Pune.

Canadian visa service centres have now reopened across India.

By Shelby Thevenot

4 Highlights from Canada’s 2020 Annual Report to Parliament on Immigration The Annual Report to Parliament on Immigration provides the Canadian government with an opportunity to update the public on Canada's immigration system.

Last week, Canada’s government released the Annual Report to Parliament on Immigration 2020.

By Kareem El-Assal

Measures in place to support international students in Canada A look at Canada's recent policy updates in support of international students during the coronavirus pandemic. 

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has released a summary of temporary measures currently in effect for international students, study permits and post-graduation work permits. 

By Alexandra Miekus

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

Canada adds one more month of travel restrictions High levels of COVID-19 abroad make it difficult for Canada to open its borders to even more travellers.

Canada is extending the travel restrictions it first put in place for most foreign travellers at the start of the coronavirus pandemic.

By Kareem El-Assal

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

Half of new skilled immigrants have Canadian experience More immigrants are living, working, and studying in Canada before becoming permanent residents.

In recent years, more immigrants are gaining permanent residence with Canadian work and study experience.

By Shelby Thevenot