Canada has started 2021 by issuing Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to Express Entry candidates who already have provincial nominations on January 6th, 2021. In this draw, Immigration, Refugees and, Citizenship Canada (IRCC)...
Negative COVID-19 test mandatory for travel to Canada.
Canada’s new policy which went into effect on 7th January states that all travelers who are arriving to Canada will be required to obtain a negative covid-19 test result three days before their scheduled arrival. Canada...
Canada has launched a new national credential wallet platform.
Association of Registrars of the Universities and Colleges of Canada have announced a new bilingual credential wallet for post-secondary and post-graduate students. This credential wallet is named “MyCreds” and will...
Modification of H-1B visa selection
The H-1B visa, a non-immigrant visa that is mostly used by US-based companies to hire technically skilled laborers from countries like India and China every year was previously granted based on a lottery system...
Pandemic affects the enrollment of Indian students to US universities
Even though the first priority of Indians remains to be the US, there is a decline of four percent of Indian students applying to the US institutions according to the US State Department and International Institute...
Germany’s Skilled Immigration Act
Germany’s new skilled immigration law is designed to attract highly qualified professionals from non-European Union countries. Law which widens the possibilities by making it easier for skilled workers with vocational...
British Columbia issues 168 ITAs in its recent PNP draw
British Columbia (BC) immigration has issued 168 new invitations to apply (ITAs) in their recent BC PNP draw that was held on January 5, 2021. Invitations were issued by British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC...
Best Global Universities in Canada
Canada is the destination that is preferred by the majority of immigrant students from all over the globe. Canada has emerged as the favorite destination due to the efforts made by the Canadian government to attract...
Expired COPR and PRV holders no longer are contacting IRCC through the webforms
IRCC says they will contact expired COPR holders once they are approved to move to Canada According to a government media release issued on January 5th, expired Confirmation of Permanent Residence (COPR) holders cannot...
Embedding Collaborative Online International Learning in Undergraduate Courses
In order to enhance critical thinking and overcome the limitations of current pedagogies in the education system, it is prudent to introduce innovative methodology in learning. A methodology which engages faculty and...
What to expect from Canadian immigration in 2021
Overview of what to expect of Canadian immigration in 2021: Immigration to Canada was severely affected by the coronavirus pandemic in the year 2020. In the year 2019, Canada invited a large total of 340,000 new...
Study Abroad: Do’s and Don’ts Before Taking The Decision
It has been a long-time debate about whether a person should complete his/her, graduate/post-graduate studies abroad or in India. There are multiple objectives to this discussion that provide both pros and cons. To...
Ideal resume for students
As the Canadian Government is opening doors to more and more immigrants to boost their growth, there has been a lot of issues related to the ongoing struggles of skilled immigrants. Lack of experience in creating an...
Effects of current H-1B visa status on international students
H-1B visa which is a non-immigrant work visa that is used by thousands of people to travel to the US for temporary employment and also by companies that sent employees to the country was suspended until December 31...
Why it is recommended for international students in the USA to get health insurance?
Students wishing to study abroad should know that medical insurance is a vital service they need to purchase before making their journey. Many universities in the USA have made it mandatory for students enrolled in...
Get your target IELTS band in a week
IELTS exam is the first step to get into an international study program or to pursue a career abroad, yet it may seem like a herculean task when it comes to acquiring a high band in all the sections of the exam. IELTS...
Recent Immigration Policies for study permit applicants
The year 2020 has been a tough year for everybody as we all know how the pandemic took a toll on us. This in turn affected the students especially in India who have been planning to pursue their studies in Canada. A lot...
