IRCC Updates PGWP: Eligible Programs and New Rules After November 1
ImmiEd GlobalIRCC has released the updated details surrounding which programs are eligible for a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP).
Australia Sets Cap on 2025 Student Commencements Under National Planning Level (NPL), Affecting Higher Education and Vocational Education Sectors
ImmiEdDespite vigorous opposition by Australia’s international education stakeholders to the prospect of a cap on foreign student numbers, the Australian government today announced that: “Subject to the passage of legislation before the Parliament, [the government] will set a National Planning Level (NPL) for new international student commencements of 270,000 for calendar year 2025.”
New Zealand Announces Visa Fee Hike: Student Visas to Double by October 2024
ImmiEdThe New Zealand government has announced increased visa fees "across almost all visa categories" that will come into effect on 1 October 2024. Immigration Minister Erica Stanford said that the changes are designed to create a more sustainable immigration system, and to shift the cost of administering the system away from New Zealand taxpayers and more heavily toward visa applicants. All told, the increased fees are expected to reduce public funding requirements for the system by more than NZ$563 million over the next four years (US$338 million).
International Students in Canada Can Work 24 Hours Weekly Starting September 2024
Immigration Minister Marc Miller says international students will be able to work off-campus for up to 24 hours per week starting in September. The Liberals temporarily waived the 20-hour cap on work hours for international students during the COVID-19 pandemic in a bid to ease labour shortages.
Australia Announces Student Visa Fee Increase to AUS$1,600 Effective 1 July 2024
Australia implements immediate doubling of student visa application fees
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Canada Issues 1,757 Work Permits in Latest IEC 2024 Draws
New IEC 2024 Draws Sent 1,757 Canada Work Permit Invitations
IRCC uses Advanced Analytics to speed up Spousal and Partner Application processing.
Advanced analytics to speed up processing of overseas family class spousal and partner applications
New IRCC Processing Times 2024: Citizenship (Updated Monthly) and PR Cards (Updated Weekly)
Here Are New Updated IRCC Processing Times As Of June 3
Canada's New Caregiver Pilot Programs Offer Immediate Permanent Residency for Home Care Workers
Caregivers to be given permanent resident status on arrival under new pilot programs
New IRCC measures will verify international students’ letters of acceptance
Asheesh MoosapetaImmigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has begun to implement the first of its measures to strengthen and maintain the integrity of the international student program in Canada.
