admin Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has instituted new rules for international students transferring schools. Now, depending on your situation, you may require a new study permit to transfer schools. This article will cover important information and steps for international students in Canada looking to change their schools in 2025, including Guidance for specific transfer … Read more
Preparing your documents in advance can help you meet the 60-day deadline to respond with your application for permanent residence after you receive an invitation to apply (ITA) through Canada’s Express Entry system. There are many documents necessary to respond to an ITA, many of which require additional costs and vetting to obtain. See your … Read more
Express Entry candidates will no longer receive extra Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) points for having a valid job offer, including offers supported by a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA). The change took place in the Ministerial Instructions effective March 25, 2025. Calculate your new CRS score with CanadaVisa+ Prior to this change, Express Entry candidates … Read more
Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued more invitations to apply (ITAs) through the Express Entry system. The immigration department issued 7,500 ITAs to candidates in a French language proficiency draw. To be considered for this draw, candidates needed a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 379, and to have created an Express … Read more
Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued more invitations to apply (ITAs) to candidates in the Express Entry system. The immigration department issued 536 ITAs to candidates in a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw. See your eligibility for all Express Entry streams To be considered for this draw, candidates needed a minimum Comprehensive Ranking … Read more
Foreign trained schoolteachers, early childhood educators, and other professionals in education are now eligible for category-based draws under Express Entry, offering these foreign nationals a new pathway to Canadian permanent residence (PR). On 27 February, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) added a new category under the Express Entry system for education occupations, which … Read more
Canada is the top study destination for international students by weighted average, according to a recent survey. Of the future international students surveyed, 94% showed some degree of interest in studying in Canada—the highest of all countries garnering interest. In fact, 65% reported that they were only considering one or more of the select six … Read more
Several Canadian universities have been ranked among the top 100 globally for certain subjects. Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) published these rankings in its 15th edition of world university ranking by subject. Join the Angus Reid Forum and get $5 in points! The ranking looks at 55 subjects in total to make it easier for students to … Read more
International graduates of college bachelor’s programs will no longer have to meet field of study requirements to be eligible for a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP). Prior to this change, graduates from university bachelor’s programs were exempt from field of study requirements, but graduates of college bachelor’s programs were not. Schedule a Free Work Permit Consultation … Read more
Alberta conducted three provincial immigration draws over the first two weeks of April. A combined total of 81 candidates received Invitations to Apply (ITAs) in these draws, with health care professionals being targeted through three separate streams. Assess your eligibility for enhanced PNP programs Last week, the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) retroactively published immigration … Read more
