On June 2nd, the province of British Columbia held a draw in which it issued a total of 279 invitations to candidates through its Provincial Nominee Program; 38 of these invitations were issued to candidates under the Entrepreneur stream and another 241 through the Skilled Worker and International Graduates streams. This is the largest draw…
There are growing fears that as Beijing continues its crackdown on pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong, Canadians and activists will be denied permission to leave the country. More than 300,000 Canadians of Hong Kong descent are currently living in China. In addition to the dual nationals, there are also thousands of pro-democracy protesters, many of…
In 2019, the population of Canada grew by 580,000 people. A staggering 80% of that growth can be directly attributed to immigration to Canada. High levels of immigration fuel both Canada’s population and economic growth. With the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, however, Canada’s strategy of immigration-fueled growth is at risk, says a recent report from RBC…
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!
Anya Leibovitch
Adam Pinsky