On Monday, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) gave international students in the U.S. the choice of transferring to a school with in-person classes or leave the country. The move to remove international students from the country if their studies are changed to online-only options will increase pressure on schools in the U.S. to resume in-person…
There are growing calls for Immigration, Refugee, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) to grant extensions of post-graduate work permits (PGWPs) to international graduates. Students say they are struggling to find employment in their field due to the COVID-19 economic slowdown. Canada attracts international students with world-class educational institutions and the ability to work in Canada under…
Studying internationally in Canada has undoubtedly become more difficult given the COVID-19 pandemic, but it is certainly not impossible. Immigration, Refugee, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) understand the difficulties many prospective and current students are facing with their application process. There is a great deal of flexibility with documents and requirements but the general rule is…
The United States has long been among the topmost sought-after destinations for international students. However, enrollment in the USA has dropped more than ten percent from 2015, which was also the last time the states saw a yearly enrollment of over 300,000 international students. The possibility of getting on the path to a highly coveted…
Canada has seen year-over-year growth in international student enrollment for the past two decades. An increase in Canadian study visa applications has meant greater rates of disapproval for applicants, even though the absolute number of permits issued has risen each year since 2015. With more candidates competing for study permits, the need to submit a seamless application the first time has never been greater.
If you are planning on putting forward an application for a Canadian study permit, you will be required to submit a letter of intent to the Canadian government. Fortunately, our international student program services include detailed guidance on how to write your best letter for visa approval!
Adam Pinsky
Anya Leibovitch