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Charges Filed Against "Ghost Consultant" Responsible for Scamming 700 Indian International Students

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Charges Filed Against “Ghost Consultant” Responsible for Scamming 700 Indian International Students

A decision was made earlier this week in regards to the case of the international students who were scammed in March of 2023. Charges were filed against the responsible fraudster and students will be evaluated to see if they are eligible to remain in Canada. Up to 700 Students Could Face Deportation In April of […]

Jul 26, 2023 Read More →
Canada Welcomes a Record-Breaking 550,000 International Students in 2022

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Canada Welcomes a Record-Breaking 550,000 International Students in 2022

Data released by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) shows a record number of international students were welcomed to Canada last year. Students came from 184 countries to study across Canada. The number of study permits has been on the rise in recent years, a positive trend for students considering coming to Canada to study. […]

Feb 17, 2023 Read More →
Demand Grows for Increased International Student Working Hours

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Demand Grows for Increased International Student Working Hours

Demand for increased international student working hours has been on the rise. Calls have been made to increase student working hours from 20 hours to 30 hours. Both the Canadian Federation of Students and local city counselors urge the federal government to increase international student working hours. Kamloops Counselor Bill Sarai is putting a motion […]

Aug 25, 2022 Read More →
Quebec Ends Work Permits for Some Private College Graduates

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Quebec Ends Work Permits for Some Private College Graduates

Quebec announced they will no longer be issuing post-graduate work permits to international graduates from unsubsidized private colleges as of September 1st, 2023. The Quebec government is implementing these changes in response to a rise in unscrupulous practices from many private colleges in the province. Canada’s international student program The number of international students coming […]

Jun 9, 2022 Read More →
Quebec to Cut Tuition Fees for Certain International Students

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Quebec to Cut Tuition Fees for Certain International Students

Quebec is planning to cut tuition fees for eligible international students from about $20,000 to $3,000 CAD per year. Quebec’s Minister of Labour and Immigration, Jean Boulet, said the government plans to reduce tuition for international students to make the province more attractive to prospective students from abroad. Students studying in eligible priority areas of […]

May 20, 2022 Read More →
New Survey Names Canada Top Destination for Post-Secondary Education

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New Survey Names Canada Top Destination for Post-Secondary Education

A recent survey from IDP Connect has named Canada the top choice for post-secondary education for students around the globe, well ahead of the U.S., U.K. and Australia. A majority of respondents who chose Canada as a top option said that they prioritize the ability to work part-time while studying. Many others chose Canada based […]

Oct 22, 2021 Read More →
Back to School for International Students

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Back to School for International Students

International students are being welcomed back to campus this fall after almost two years of online learning. Following the many challenges posed by the pandemic, what will studying look like for international students this fall 2021? Learning options Throughout the pandemic, online learning has been both loathed and celebrated by students and staff alike. While […]

Aug 31, 2021 Read More →
Canada is Now Accepting Incomplete Applications from Students

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Canada is Now Accepting Incomplete Applications from Students

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) have updated their policies in light of the restrictions currently in place under COVID-19. They will continue to accept applications for study permits and post-graduate work permits even if some documents are missing. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many application centres are now closed. Prospective international students have been […]

May 25, 2020 Read More →
Quebec Acceptance Certificates Extended Until End of Year

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Quebec Acceptance Certificates Extended Until End of Year

Quebec’s Ministry of Immigration, Francisation and Integration (MIFI) has announced that international students whose Quebec Acceptance Certificates (CAQ) are set to expire have been granted an automatic extension until December 31, 2020. In response to concerns voiced by its international students and educational institutions, the government of Quebec announced on Thursday April 30th that it […]

May 1, 2020 Read More →
Canada Allows International Students to Work Full-Time to Fight COVID-19

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Canada Allows International Students to Work Full-Time to Fight COVID-19

Effective immediately, the Canadian government is removing working restrictions for certain international students, allowing them to work full-time although classes are still in session. The new rule will apply to those who work in essential services, such as health care, critical infrastructure, or the supply of food or other critical goods. International students in Canada […]

Apr 23, 2020 Read More →