February 15, 2019 – The number of Study Permit holders in Canada swelled to well over half a million in 2018, government figures show. On December 31, 2018, there were 572,415 Study Permit holders here, a 16 per cent rise on the 492,425 recorded in 2018. The figures cover students from high schools, colleges and

The number of international students transitioning to Canadian permanent residence is rising – and the numbers could increase sharply in 2018. Federal government figures for 2017 show 9,410 candidates who previously held Study Permits as international students became permanent residents, up from 8,250 in 2016. Meanwhile, in 2017, 36 per cent of all Invitations to

October 17, 2018 – Canada is enjoying surging success in attracting international students through innovative study permit programs, including an established post-graduation work permit program and a clear pathway to permanent residence. The federal government has developed a strategy not only to attract foreign students, but to allow them to stay and build careers in

August 28, 2018 – Canada’s targeting of the best skilled workers and international students in the last two years is having a significant impact.  In the competition with the U.S. for top foreign talent, Canada is making ground in important areas: University enrollments from international students are up. The technology industry is growing. Applications from

August 22, 2018 – Canada’s network of immigration programs includes a multitude of opportunities for international graduates to apply for permanent residence after study. The international graduate provision is spearheaded by the federal Express Entry system, which includes specific points for Canadian education. Elsewhere, the employer-driven Atlantic Immigration Pilot has a specific stream for international

August 12, 2018 – Since the introduction of the federal express entry system, studying in Canada has become an important stepping stone towards obtaining permanent residence in the country. Canada’s decision to replace the Student Partnership Program with the Student Direct Stream (SDS) for Indian students with effect from June 2018 may prove to be

July 25, 2018 – Canada’s new Student Direct Stream could be a masterstroke as it tries to attract more skilled workers. It represents a continuation of the Canadian government strategy of attracting international students as a first step towards permanent residence. Canadian officials are shifting the focus from international students coming here just to get