Nova Scotia Starts New Immigration Stream for Foreign Students

The government of Nova Scotia has launched a new immigration stream specifically targeted at international students who have worked in the province for a minimum of one year. The new stream will be part of the provincial nominee program which selects candidates for the federal express entry system, says Immigration Minister Lena Metlege Diab. This
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Canada’s Immigration Changes Trouble Foreign Students

Thousands of foreign students were unable to apply for permanent residence under the Canada Experience Class (CEC) last year after the 2014 limit on the program was exceeded. The students had tried to file their applications prior to the introduction of the Express Entry system which makes it more difficult for them to get permanent
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Top-Shelf Workers, Students Left Behind by New Immigration Rules

According to several experts, Canada’s new permanent residence application system will discourage top-level professionals and other highly skilled workers from coming to this country unless changes are made soon. The new Express Entry program, which came into effect on January 1, combines together workers wishing to apply for permanent residency in Canada. They submit an
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International Students Seeking Canadian Residence Hit Hard by New Express Entry System (Audio)

Recent changes to Canada’s immigration regulations that came into effect on January 1st, 2015 have placed international graduates from Canadian universities at a disadvantage.  Many were seeking to qualify for Canadian permanent residence. In the past, foreign students with work experience in Canada enjoyed an advantage over other applicants when seeking permanent residence.   The new
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Indian Students Prefer Canada over Australia for Safety Reasons

Every year about 200,000 Indian students go to foreign universities to pursue higher education, incurring an annual expenditure of roughly $15 billion. The four most popular countries for Indian students have been the UK, the US, Canada and Australia. However, universities in Australia have been seeing a steady decline in numbers of foreign students since
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International Students or ‘Cash Cows’?

They’re the new “it kids” of higher education — international students who pay big bucks and bring a global feel to campus — and now, a year ahead of schedule, Ontario has topped its goal of attracting 50 per cent more to its colleges and universities. Since Queen’s Park vowed in 2010 to boost the ranks of
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Study in Canada: University Graduate Survey Shows Stark Differences in Salaries

The National Graduate Survey of 2010 by Statistics Canada shows that the vast majority of university graduates, who study in Canada, got employed with decent incomes three years after graduating. This is excellent news for international students who are considering a study visa or a related immigration experience in Canada. It was no surprise when
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Why Canada Should Recruit Thousands More International Students Every Year

Canada should set up a new Crown corporation to attract international students to its universities, says a new report commissioned by the Canadian Council of Chief Executives (CCCE) and the Canadian International Council (CIC). Time for a Fresh Curriculum points out that Canada can capture a big share of the international student market. Currently, Canada
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Study in Canada: Internships and Co-Op Programs

If you’re looking to gain valuable international work experience while you attend school in Canada, a co-op or internship program might be right for you! Many Canadian colleges and universities offer internship work programs to enhance the academic curriculum with hands on real world industry experience. Typically, students spend alternating semesters between learning in the
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Why Study in Canada?

There are many reasons why more than 400,000 International Students chose to live and study in Canada each year.  Here are just a few: Questions? Visit our Frequently Asked Questions page for answers to some common questions about Studying in Canada. Imagine! You can soon be living and studying in Canada! Embrace your future and let www.immigration.ca become the choice
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