Category Archives: international students

Montreal Tops List of Best Cities for International Students

Posted on August 1, 2013 by CICS Immigration Team

An index commissioned by the Bank of Communications (BoCom), one of the largest banks in China, places Montreal, Canada as the best city in the world for international students. Other Canadian cities that ranked well include Toronto (4th) and Vancouver … Continue reading →

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Nova Scotia Premier to Press for End to Diplomat Strike Citing Visa Delays

Posted on July 18, 2013 by CICS Immigration Team

Nova Scotia Premier Darrell Dexter says the strike by Canadian foreign service officers is hurting Canadian provinces by delaying the processing of student visas. International students studying in Canada provide a significant economic boost to communities across the country, including … Continue reading →

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Immigration Canada Announces That Over 100,000 International Students Entered Country in 2012

Posted on February 28, 2013 by CICS Immigration Team

Canada admitted over 100,000 international students in 2012 according to an announcement by Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) on Tuesday. The number marks a 60 percent increase over the number of foreign students hosted by Canada 2004, and demonstrates the … Continue reading →

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Visitors and Students to Canada From India Booming According to Immigration Department

Posted on January 12, 2013 by CICS Immigration Team

The number of visitor visas the Canadian government issues in India’s Punjab region has increased by 300 percent from 2005 levels according to Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC). CIC says that approximately 17,608 visitor visas were issued in 2012 by … Continue reading →

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B.C. Government Unveils New Website For International Students

Posted on January 8, 2013 by CICS Immigration Team

On Monday, the provincial government of British Columbia, Canada’s westernmost province, unveiled an updated LearnLiveBC website to promote B.C.’s post-secondary institutions to international students and provide foreign students with information on the educational programs available in the province. As part … Continue reading →

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Canadian Government Proposes Limiting Student Visas to Attendees of Provincially Recognized Schools

Posted on January 3, 2013 by CICS Immigration Team

In an effort to stop abuse of the International Student Program by those seeking to work illegally in Canada and stem the growth of a student-visa mill industry that harms the reputation of Canadian educational institutions, Citizenship and Immigration Canada … Continue reading →

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Canada Not Viewed As Top Destination for Foreign Students: Foreign Affairs Dept

Posted on November 14, 2012 by CICS Immigration Team

A Foreign Affairs department commissioned study completed in March finds that Canada is not seen as a top destination for prospective international students in Brazil, China, and India. The sobering Ipsos-Reid report says that “Canada is a not top-of-mind destination … Continue reading →

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Canada to Keep Immigration Level at 250,000 in 2013

Posted on October 31, 2012 by CICS Immigration Team

Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) announced today that it will keep immigration levels at 240,000-265,000 in 2013, for the seventh straight year. The maintenance of immigration numbers from previous years amidst a growing Canadian population means Canada will have a … Continue reading →

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Economist Tells Business Forum That Canada Faces Labour Shortage

Posted on September 21, 2012 by CICS Immigration Team

In a talk that could nudge policy makers toward increasing immigration levels, Toronto economist and demographer David Foot told an audience of business executives, academics, diplomats and government leaders that Canada will face a severe labour shortage over the next … Continue reading →

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Iranian Immigrants Being Singled Out For Extra Scrutiny by Canadian Government

Posted on September 14, 2012 by CICS Immigration Team

Immigration Minister Jason Kenney said this week that Iranians applying for immigration to Canada are being “rigorously” screened by the Canadian government for links to the Iranian political leadership. Kenney cited the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA), saying it … Continue reading →

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