With its world-class education and welcoming attitude, Canada has been regarded as one of the top international student destinations in the world. As more and more people continue to seek quality education, many students are choosing to pursue their studies in Canada. Work and Study in Canada One of the biggest advantages that Canada offers […]

A recent report from Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada has found that  the Philippines is the top 12th source country for international students this year. This is one spot higher than last year’s poll, where the Philippines ranked 13th. The top 15 source countries of Canada’s international students are: India China South Korea Vietnam Brazil

Canada has been consistently welcoming high levels of immigration. Earlier this year, the country announced their plan to welcome at least one million new permanent residents in 2020-2022, and in spite of border closures due to the coronavirus, Canada was able to welcome over 74,000 new immigrants from various countries by the end of April. 

With the federal government’s recent announcement to begin the phased return of international students in July, the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) is set to lead the charge and be the first jurisdiction to reintroduce international students into the country.  According to ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr, the territory is “best-placed” to lead the pilot plan

Last June 11, the Express Entry system issued a round of invitations to over 3,559 Canadian Experience Class (CEC) candidates. Following the trend of the previous CEC draws, the minimum cut-off score for this draw once again decreased, from 440 down to 437, a decrease of three points. This recent draw is now among the

New Zealand’s Immigration Minister Iain Lees Galloways recently announced that the country is lifting border restrictions for immediate family members to reunite with their New Zealand-resident relatives without needing to be accompanied by them through the border.  “Cabinet agreed that the partners and dependents of New Zealand citizens and residents will be able to travel

Canada held their first Express Entry draw this June, inviting over 341 candidates in the seventh draw specifically targeting Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) recipients. The country has alternated between inviting PNP and Canadian Experience Class (CEC) candidates in its Express Entry draws since the implementation of special measures to combat the coronavirus on March 18.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau recently announced that immediate family members are now able to enter Canada. The measure was effective on June 8, 2020 at 11:59 PM EDT.  All eligible foreign nationals are now able to enter Canada, as the exemption is no longer limited to travelers entering Canada from the US. This means those

International students who are unable to submit all the necessary documents for their study permit of Post-Graduate Work Permit requirements due to coronavirus disruptions need not worry,  as Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will not be refusing incomplete applications.  Due to the pandemic forcing many application centers to cease or limit operations, some applicants

On May 28, Canada held a second Express Entry round for Canadian Experience Class (CEC) candidates, sending out over 3,515 invitations to apply with candidates holding Comprehensive Ranking System scores of 440 or higher.  Cut-off scores continue to lower for Express Entry draws as Immiration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) continues to target CEC-specific candidates.