October is a busy and challenging month for many students. With mid-term work and adjustment to new classes and/ or school environments, it can be a stressful time. For immigrants who are…
Continue ReadingOn April 22, 2014 Chris Alexander, Canada’s Citizenship and Immigration Minister, and Costas Menegakis, Parliamentary Secretary to Canada’s Citizenship and Immigration Minister announced that in 2013 Canada issued more than 270,000 visitor visas , over 29,000 study permits and granted permanent residency to more than 34,000 Chinese citizens.
Continue ReadingCanada’s Citizenship and Immigration Minister Chris Alexander is taking off for China, on a trip to promote Canada as a destination for business people, students and investors. This diplomatic travel comes right on the heels of the Minister’s February announcement to eliminate Canada’s Federal Immigrant Investor Program and Federal Entrepreneur Program, both exceptionally popular among Chinese investors looking to gain permanent residence in Canada. The Minister will travel to Hong Kong and Shanghai to promote the new focus of his immigration policy on Canada’s economic and labour market needs. He plans to outline visa options available to businesses, students, and families looking to settle in Canada.
Continue ReadingCitizenship and Immigration Canada has just announced new regulations for international students that will come into effect on June 1, 2014. Canada is a study destination of choice for many international students, and Canadian educational institutions benefit greatly…
Continue ReadingIn 2012 Canada welcomed a record number of over 100,000 international students, Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism Minister Jason Kenney announced today. This was an increase of 60 % from 2004. A 2011…
Continue ReadingCanada has one of the best educational systems in the world. More than 150,000 international students come to Canada each year to pursue an education at Canadian high-schools, colleges and universities. The…
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