Biometrics and Canadian immigration

Biometrics and Canadian immigration: What you need to know

Posted on Posted in International Student Admissions

Biometrics are collected for all foreign nationals between the ages of 14 and 79 who are applying for, claiming, or requesting Canadian temporary residence (excluding U.S. nationals), permanent residence or refugee protection. Biometric information allows Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) to strengthen identity management and enhances security by checking the applicants identity against Canadian criminal and […]

2024 Study Permit Costs

2024 Study Permit Costs Compared to Other Popular Study Destinations

Posted on Posted in International Student Admissions

As of January 1st 2024, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will be adjusting the cost-of-living requirement for study permit applicants. This marks a significant update since the early 2000s, when the requirement was set at $10,000 for a single applicant. The new cost-of-living requirement will be $20,635, which is in addition to the first year of tuition and […]

Canadian Parliament

Canadian Parliament committee’s recommendations for Immigration backlogs

Posted on Posted in Immigration Canada

The Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration (CIMM) has released a study on application backlogs and processing times by Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). The committee is made up of 12 members of Canada’s parliament (MPs), with at least one member from each of the major political parties. It was established to monitor federal immigration and […]

Express Entry fourth draw of the week

Express Entry fourth draw of the week

Posted on Posted in Immigration Canada

Immigration Canada (IRCC) has issued invitations to apply (ITAs) in the fourth Express Entry draw of the week. The department invited 400 candidates to apply in category-based selection draw for candidates in agriculture and agri-food occupations. Candidates needed a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 386 to be eligible for an ITA. This draw follows three others this week on December 18, […]

Can a Candidate has more than one Express Entry profile?

Can a Candidate has more than one Express Entry profile?

Posted on Posted in Immigration Canada

Completing an Express Entry profile is the first step to immigrating to Canada permanently as a skilled worker. An Invitation to Apply (ITA) for permanent residence (PR) will be issued based on your score and rank in the Express Entry pool using the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS). The CRS is the points-based system used to assess applicants in the Express Entry […]

Fall 2024 International Student

Fall 2024 INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ADMISSIONS

Posted on Posted in Education, International Student Admissions

We are accepting application from international students for the programs in Business, IT, Healthcare, Finance, Hospitality, Trades.   What you need to have? Higher Secondary School Certificate ( Grade 12) or A/O Levels 16 years of Education is an asset. IELTS: Minimum 5.0 Overall Don’t have IELTS, let us know and we will enroll you in […]

Do I need a police certificate when applying for Express Entry?

Do I need a police certificate when applying for Express Entry?

Posted on Posted in Immigration Canada

Police certificates are a key part of confirming that applicants to many Canadian immigration programs are admissible to Canada before they enter the country. Express Entry is Canada’s largest federal immigration pathway, introduced in 2015 to help Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) bring more skilled workers to this country. By offering permanent residence (PR) in Canada […]

IRCC to increase cost-of-living

IRCC to increase cost-of-living requirement for study permit applicants

Posted on Posted in International Student Admissions

Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is raising the cost-of-living requirement for study permit applicants as of January 1, 2024. Starting on January 1st, the cost-of-living requirement for a single study permit applicant will be $20,635. This is in addition to the first year of tuition and travel costs and will apply to study permit applications received on […]

Internationally Educated Health Professioanls

Internationally Educated Health Professionals (IEHPs)

Posted on Posted in Immigration Canada, Internationally Educated Health professionals

Canada has seen significant contributions from our Internationally Educated Health Care Professionals (IEHPs). According to Statistics Canada, in 2021, a notable 259,695 IEHPs, aged between 18 and 64, chose to make Canada their home, and they now represent 13% of all Canadians in this age bracket with post-secondary education in health-related fields.Nearly half of these dedicated […]