Arisnel Mesidor, M.A., RCIC
New Instructions For PGWP-Holders And TR2PR Applicants In Canada
Canada has introduced new instructions for those seeking to obtain a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) or to become a permanent resident...
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Arisnel Mesidor, M.A., RCIC
- Aug 4
- 3 min
Canadian immigration officials face increased numbers of study permit applications
In recent years, Canadian immigration officials have seen a significant increase in the number of study permit applications. This trend...
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Arisnel Mesidor, M.A., RCIC
- Jul 4
- 1 min
Canada's standing committee wants open work permits for international students
The House of Commons Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration (the Committee) asked the government of Canada to issue open work...
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Arisnel Mesidor, M.A., RCIC
- Jul 4
- 1 min
Canada will extend PGWPs to international graduates whose work permits have expired
Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced on June 24, 2022 that the government will extend...
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Arisnel Mesidor, M.A., RCIC
- Jun 13
- 1 min
Popular study abroad destinations continue to experience visa processing delays
Students who wish to study abroad should expect longer processing times for visa applications. When compared to other years, visa...
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Arisnel Mesidor, M.A., RCIC
- Jun 13
- 1 min
PGWP will not be available to international students studying at some private institutions in Qc
The government of Canada announced on June 7, 2022 that certain international graduates studying in Quebec’s unsubsidized private...
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Arisnel Mesidor, M.A., RCIC
- May 21
- 1 min
The province of Quebec reduces tuition fees for certain international students
Students residing outside of the Greater Montreal area studying in French-language institutions will enjoy a substantial discount on...
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Arisnel Mesidor, M.A., RCIC
- May 3
- 1 min
Alberta has lifted restrictions on hiring new temporary foreign workers
The government of Alberta removed all occupations on the ‘refusal to process’ list, prioritizing jobs for unemployed Albertans due to the...
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Arisnel Mesidor, M.A., RCIC
- Apr 25
- 1 min
Canada takes new measures to address the labour shortage
Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), announced on April 22, 2022 that the government’s plans to...
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Arisnel Mesidor, M.A., RCIC
- Apr 25
- 1 min
The province of New Brunswick has introduced two centres of excellence for international students
New Brunswick launched two centres of excellence for international students in the province’s English-language elementary, middle, and...
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Arisnel Mesidor, M.A., RCIC
- Apr 20
- 1 min
Foreign students find Canada to be one of the best places to study abroad
According to IDP Connect's latest Emerging Futures report, Canada ranked first among international study destinations, with 26 percent of...
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Arisnel Mesidor, M.A., RCIC
- Mar 14
- 1 min
Most international students apply to immigrate permanently in Canada after graduation
International students choose Canada not only to study, but also to immigrate after graduation. The report by Statistics Canada shows...
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Arisnel Mesidor, M.A., RCIC
- Mar 4
- 2 min
New instructions for international students in Canada working on campus
The government of Canada updated instructions for international students who work on campus on March 1, 2022. According to the new...
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Arisnel Mesidor, M.A., RCIC
- Feb 17
- 1 min
Global Affairs Canada offers scholarships for international students in Africa and Asia
Global Affairs Canada offers Study in Canada scholarships for foreign students of certain Asian and African countries. With this new...
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Arisnel Mesidor, M.A., RCIC
- Jan 25
- 1 min
Canadian International students are a considerable part of the labour force
Statistics Canada released a study on January 18, 2022, which examines the engagement of international students in the labour market...
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Arisnel Mesidor, M.A., RCIC
- Jan 6
- 2 min
Merit scholarships offered for international students by Quebec
The government of Quebec offers the Merit Scholarship program for foreign students at the university level, in technical training at the...
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Arisnel Mesidor, M.A., RCIC
- Jan 6
- 1 min
The minimum wage in Ontario has increased to $15
Effective January 1, 2022, the government of Ontario has increased the province's minimum wage to $15 per hour. According to the Ministry...
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Arisnel Mesidor, M.A., RCIC
- Dec 29, 2021
- 2 min
Special processing measures were implemented for flood victims in British Columbia by the IRCC
On December 24, 2021, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) published new instructions regarding temporary special measures...
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