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Visa Processing Times for Canada 2025
Many times when a foreign national is looking to immigrate to Canada, they want to know how long it will take to get there. Each visa has a different processing time and application process. You can find the current 2025 processing times for each Canadian visa or program below. If you click on the specific […]
International Students in Canada Can Work More Hours During Coronavirus
The Canada Emergency Student Benefit (CESB) announced that Canadian students will receive $1,250 a month from May to August but unfortunately, International Students can not receive this funding. Despite this, Canada took other measures to help those international students in Canada. The Canadian government removed the restriction of how many hours international students can work. […]
Can I Travel Outside of Canada While Studying As An International Student?
Traveling while on a student visa in Canada can be a confusing topic and many students wonder where/ when they are able to travel. The short answer to: Can I Travel While Studying In Canada As An International Student? is yes. However, your student permit does not function as a travel document. This means that […]
Life in Canada as an International Student
Canada is known as a picturesque nation of cultural diversity, friendly people, and tolerant attitudes towards foreigners. Nearly a fifth of Canada’s students are welcomed from other nations, so here are some of the basics international students in Canada may need to know about Canadian life. University or College Life in Canada Higher education in Canada […]
Scholarships for International Students in Canada 2025
If you have been accepted to attend a university or college in Canada, congratulations! Getting accepted can be the hardest part but the second hardest part is paying for that college. Many international students will take out student loans to pay for higher education but the unknown secret is that there are scholarships for International […]
Challenges International Students Face in Canada
Coming to Canada to study can be very exciting. It can also be a bit nerve wracking at first due to the indifference between your home country and Canada. Many international students are shocked at how different life in Canada can be. We have compiled a few challenges that international students face when coming to […]
The Student Direct Stream Expands in Order to Support Francophone Immigration to Canada
On August 30, 2019 Canada made the Student Direct Stream (SDS) available to students from Senegal and Morocco beginning in September 9, 2019. The SDS aims to streamline student immigration by processing study permits quickly. Previously, SDS was available to students from China, India, the Philippines and Vietnam with the average processing time less than […]
Quebec Graduate Stream is Temporarily Suspended
Recently, the Ministry of Immigration for Quebec announced that there will be a temporary suspension on the intake of applications under the Quebec Graduate Stream of the Programme de l’experience quebecoise or the PEQ. There will be no new applications accepted unless they meet one of the two exceptions. This suspension is said to remain […]
What Can International Students Do in Canada? FAQ about Studying in Canada
2024 Student Visa Update: IRCC has changed some rules and regulations regarding finances and work hours for Canadian international students. Learn more here. Canada is one of the number one countries to study higher education which makes it very popular for international students. Many young adults and adults study abroad in Canada for the many opportunities they […]
Things You Should Know Before Studying in Canada
2024 Student Visa Update: IRCC has changed some rules and regulations regarding finances and work hours for Canadian international students. Learn more here. Moving to a foreign country to continue your education can introduce some changes and challenges that you will need to prepare yourself for before coming to Canada to study. Although Canada is one of […]
Top 3 Universities in Canada
Deciding where to go to university or where to do postgraduate work can be a stressful time for many students. Luckily, if you are considering studying in Canada, there are many wonderful options. Canada boasts three of the top universities in the world: University of Toronto, McGill University and the University of British Columbia. […]
Was Your Canada Study Permit Refused? Understand Your Options
After being accepted to a University or College course in Canada, you will need to apply for a study permit. Once you have obtained a study permit, you are able to enter Canada. Typically, when you apply for a study permit, you have to show that you qualify for the course of study. If you’re […]
What and Where to Study in Canada to Get a Job
2024 Student Visa Update: IRCC has changed some rules and regulations regarding finances and work hours for Canadian international students. Learn more here. Many people already know that Canada is one of the best countries to get your college degree. Canada has advanced technology and teaching methods that attract international students seeking a degree, a higher standard […]
How to Work While Studying in Canada
2024 Student Visa Update: IRCC has changed some rules and regulations regarding finances and work hours for Canadian international students. Learn more here. In Canada, foreign/international students who are studying may also work on or off campus while doing so as long as they have a valid study permit. For an international student to be qualified to […]
5 Reasons Students Choose to Study in Canada
Are you considering becoming an international student and gaining a Canadian education? Are you wondering if studying in Canada would suit your needs and your plans for the future? Where you choose to study depends not just on what you want to study, but also on the quality of your life overall while you’re learning. […]