As of January 1, 2024, Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has raised the cost-of-living financial requirement for single study permit applicant from $10,000 to more than double at $20,635. This is in addition to the first-year tuition fee and travel cost of coming to Canada that an international student has to account for. This […]
At some point in their lives, everyone strives to buy a home. This is especially true for newcomers to Canada, who often come to this country for added stability and comfort in their present-day lives and their future. Buying a home is a big part of that journey, but there are several things that newcomers must […]
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Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has begun to implement the first of its measures to strengthen and maintain the integrity of the international student program in Canada. Specifically, the immigration department has now launched an online portal for Designated Learning Institutions (DLIs)—the only schools in Canada that are authorized to accept international students—to verify letters of acceptance (LOAs) that […]
When you agree to be a sponsor, you must sign an undertaking, which is a promise to provide financial support for the basic needs of your spouse or partner and their dependent children. Basic needs include: Food, shelter, clothing and other needs for daily living Dental care, eye care and other health needs that are not covered by […]
Newly released data shows that the number of Canadian study permit applications processed for Indian students is down more than 40% since July of this year. Between July and October of 2022, the Canadian government processed almost 146,000 new study permit applications for Indian students. However, across the same period in 2023, the government has processed fewer […]
In a recent survey conducted by Maru Public Opinion, 48% of Canadians who took the survey said “that they are not confident in their ability to distinguish … online/social media content generated by AI [Artificial Intelligence] versus content created by humans.” On a larger level, this number is notable because it suggests that almost half of Canadians […]
On January 1st, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will reset the cap and begin accepting applications for two caregiver pilot programs: The Home Childcare Provider Pilot and Home Support Worker Pilot: Direct to Permanent Residence category. These programs are specifically for applicants with work experience in caregiving. Both pilot programs were launched in 2019 and are set […]
In 2020, Mohammed Shareef, a citizen of India, filed for a work permit application seeking to accompany his wife to Canada for the duration of her studies. This was Shareef’s second work permit application. His previous application was filed in 2019 but refused based on concerns about the authenticity of the spousal relationship. Shareef stated that he […]
British Columbia, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Prince Edward Island have nominated candidates in the most recent Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw results. Provinces nominate candidates through the PNP if they judge that the candidate will be able to integrate easily into the local workforce and contribute to the provincial economy. Receiving a PNP nomination means that a candidate […]
