Canada has taken the No.1 spot in overall quality of life according to the 2021 Best Countries Report. This ranking and analysis report was conducted by the U.S. News & World Report. This year’s report puts emphasis on the COVID-19 pandemic. Furthermore, Economy, Politics and Culture remained equally important with social purpose and agility added on the…
The recent news from the provincial authorities from British Columbia had been promising. COVID-19 seems to be under control in the province and things are set to get better as we turned the clocks with the daylight savings. Dr. Bonnie Henry’s recent updates guiding people on how to be safe during the upcoming spring break…
The Government of Canada has released all the details regarding how to apply for an open work permit for those who got their post-graduate work permits (PGWP) expired or going to expire. This open work permit that you are going to apply for is valid only for 18 months, and it cannot be extended. To…
The former international students with expired or expiring post-graduate work permits can now apply for another open work permit for 18 months due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This is an excellent opportunity for international students that the government of Canada is offering. To apply for this open work permit, international students should fall under certain…
The Government of Canada is expanding its preventive measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19 in the country by adding another layer of protection to Canadians. Effective from January 07, 2021, every individual needs to take a test for COVID-19 before they board the flight to Canada, and the test result is required to be…
Due to significant applicants demand in India for Canada, those who are coming to Canada to permanently reunite with their families, and those who are coming to study at one of the approved designated learning institutions (DLIs), are being prioritized. Applicants in India who are applying for a study permit and plan to study at…
The lowest-ranked CRS score for the Express draw on November 25, 2020, is dropped less than 470 this time. Candidates require a CRS score of at least 469 to be invited in the November 25th invitation round. The total number of invitations issued to the Express Entry candidates is 5000. The tie-breaking rule for this…
Canada has implemented additional points in Express Entry to help increase Francophone immigration outside Quebec. Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, today announced that French-speaking and bilingual candidates will receive additional points under the Express Entry system. The Canadian government seeks to reach the target of 4.4% French-speaking immigrant admissions outside Quebec by 2023. The change announced today…
The Honourable Marco Mendicino, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, tabled the 2021‒2023 Immigration Levels Plan today, which sets out a path for responsible increases to immigration targets to help the Canadian economy recover from COVID-19, drive future growth and create jobs for middle-class Canadians. Highlights of the plan include: an increase in admissions over…
As of October 20, 2020, some designated learning institutions (DLIs) are now able to reopen to international students who are not currently in Canada and who have, or have been approved for, a study permit are travelling to Canada for a non-discretionary or non-optional purpose You must be studying at one of the approved DLIs…
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