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While not pro-capping international student admissions, Miller emphasized the need to verify Letters of Acceptance (LOA), which prospective international students must receive prior to a study permit application. Additionally, the government plans to implement a new “Recognized Institutions Framework” for Canadian designated learning institutions (DLIs) by the fall semester of 2024. DLIs encompass colleges, universities, and other educational institutions approved…

On October 24, 2023, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued 1,548 Invitations to Apply (ITA) to candidates under the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) in the fifth PNP-targeted Express Entry draw of the year. In round #269, the cut-off score was 776 points, 85 points more than in the previous PNP-targeted Express Entry draw. The tie-breaking rule for this round…

The second intake period for Ontario’s assessment program for internationally-trained family physicians and general practitioners will begin in early January next year. Practice Ready Ontario (PRO) simplified the process for internationally trained physicians to practise in Ontario by accepting applications from June 21 to July 19 this year. Results were mailed the second week of August. Those who missed the…

The University of Toronto, McGill University and the University of British Columbia have been ranked in the top 34 of the 2024 QS World University Rankings. International students often rely on rankings to help them choose the best Canadian university for their needs. In the 2024 rankings, the University of Toronto moved up to 21st place, McGill University moved up…

On September 27, 2023, Statistics Canada reported an increase of nearly 700,000 temporary residents year-on-year as of Q2 2023. It is expected that this number will reach 2.5 million by the end of 2023. Many of these temporary residents aim to obtain Canadian Permanent Residency (PR) through Canada’s economic immigration programs. However, the quantity of Permanent Residency (PR) opportunities is…

according to the recent announcement by Marc Miller. Last year, the number of francophone immigrants to Canada outside Quebec more than doubled, with 16,380 new permanent residents. This year, Canada seems to exceed that number with 10,190 new francophone permanent residents welcomed within the first seven months. The immigration minister’s proposal to increase the goal for francophone immigration follows Ottawa’s…

On October 11, 2023, British Columbia issued new invitations in the Skilled Worker – International Graduate categories of the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP). In the Tech-targeted draw, BC issued 118 invitations with a minimum score of 90 points. In the Childcare-targeted draw for early childhood educators (NOC 42202), the province invited 45 candidates who scored 60 points. In…