News and Updates
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Changes to Co-op Work Permits for International Students
As of鈥疉pril鈥�1,鈥�2026, eligible post-secondary international students 鈥痭o longer need a separate co-op work permit鈥痶o complete a required co-op, internship, or practicum. read more
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Summer Enrolment Considerations for International Students
To help you make an informed decision about Summer enrolment, we encourage you to review the commonly asked questions below and take the proper actions, if applicable. read more
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New Regulation on Changing Schools for Post-secondary Study Permit Holders
On November 15, 2024, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced a new immigration regulation on students transferring and or changing schools at the post-secondary level. read more
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2026 Provincial Attestation Letter (PAL) Requirements
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) introduced new rules on who must provide a Provincial Attestation Letter (PAL) when applying for a study permit starting January 1, 2026. read more
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Changes to the PGWP Eligibility Criteria
Starting November 01, 2024, there will be two changes coming into effect for post-graduation work permit (PGWP) applications. read more
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Is your study permit expiring soon? Be sure to check your expiry dates!
Since Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) usually issues a study permit to expire 90 days after a student's expected completion date, it is common for study permits to expire at the end of March, the end of July, or the end of November. read more
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Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) Updates- November 15, 2024
On November 15, 2024, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) made an announcement regarding international students' work off-campus hours increase and a new process for changing schools. read more
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Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) Updates – September 18, 2024
On September 18, 2024, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)鈥痑nnounced鈥痑dditional changes to the International Student Program.鈥� read more
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Extension: Immigration Medical Exam (IME) temporary public policy
On October 12, 2022, IRCC announced a temporary public policy that exempts certain in-Canada foreign nationals from submitting an Immigration Medical Examination (IME) as part of their application when their previous IME has expired. read more
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Upcoming Changes to the BC Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP)
On July 17, 2024, the BC PNP hosted a virtual information session on changes to its international student streams that will come into effect in January 2025. read more
