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From work to study: How Americans can begin their Canadian journey
Canada

From work to study: How Americans can begin their Canadian journey

As yet another election cycle looms in the United States (U.S.), online data suggests that Americans and individuals residing in the U.S. are considering Canada as an immigration option. Canada attracts a small but notable number of immigrants from the United States every year, many of whom are animated by political developments in their home […]

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IRCC proposes amendments that require students to re-apply for a study permit if they change schools in Canada
Canada

IRCC proposes amendments that require students to re-apply for a study permit if they change schools in Canada

A recent Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announcement in the Canadian Gazette by has attracted interest due to some proposed changes to Canada’s international student program. Of particular note among the proposed changes is IRCC’s suggestion that international students who wish to change their Designated Learning Institution (DLI) in Canada must apply for a new study permit. DLIs are […]

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Ontario, British Columbia, Manitoba, and PEI nominate newcomers for provincial immigration
Canada

Ontario, British Columbia, Manitoba, and PEI nominate newcomers for provincial immigration

This week, four provinces issued nominations for immigration candidates through their respective Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs). Candidates were invited through economic streams that chose candidates based on their education, employment, professional skills, and more. Read on for a province-by-province breakdown of results for this week. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration Provincial immigration […]

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IRCC’s update on its plan to attract global talent
Canada

IRCC’s update on its plan to attract global talent

Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has outlined recent progress on Skills Missions, one of the key objectives outlined in the Strategic Immigration Review released in October 2023.   The report comes from an Access to Information Request (ATIP) obtained by CIC News. According to the ATIP, the department is working on establishing the foundations for skills missions abroad to […]

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IRCC invites 1,800 candidates in third Express Entry draw this week
Canada

IRCC invites 1,800 candidates in third Express Entry draw this week

Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued invitations to apply (ITAs) in the third Express Entry draw this week. The department issued 1.800 ITAs in a category-based selection draw for candidates with French language proficiency. Candidates required a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 400 to be considered. Get a Free Express Entry Assessment Today’s minimum CRS score represent’s the […]

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Finding your first job as an international graduate in Canada
Canada

Finding your first job as an international graduate in Canada

Many international students who attend a Canadian post-secondary institution do not have a job offer lined up when they graduate. Therefore, when you complete your studies in Canada – transitioning from international student to international graduate – you will need to start from the ground up with your job search. To help international graduates get started on […]

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Montreal ranks among top ten best cities for international students
Canada

Montreal ranks among top ten best cities for international students

Montreal has ranked as one of the best cities in the world for international students according to Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) Best Student Cities for 2025. Quebec’s largest city placed 10th in the ranking of 150 cities. It had an overall score of 92.1 out of a possible 100. The top ten cities were: London Tokyo Seoul Munich Melbourne […]

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Six frequently asked questions about Canadian work permits
Canada

Six frequently asked questions about Canadian work permits

Canadian work permits allow foreign nationals to work and live in Canada temporarily—while also improving their eligibility for economic permanent residence (PR) programs by allowing newcomers to gain Canadian work experience.   Below, CIC News has compiled answers to six of the most common questions asked by newcomers about work permits. Schedule a Free Work Permit Consultation with the […]

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Study finds more newcomers are considering moving to escape housing costs
Canada

Study finds more newcomers are considering moving to escape housing costs

Newcomers are becoming more likely to leave their current province, or Canada altogether, in search of more affordable housing according to a recent survey by the Angus Reid Institute, a non-profit research foundation. The cost of housing in Canada over the past few years has reached levels that make it difficult, and sometimes unattainable, for many to […]

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