Maple News reports that the Canadian federal government has released a comprehensive guide to help international students navigate travel and health protocols as they arrive in Canada during the COVID-19 pandemic. Titled “COVID-19: Guide for International Students in Canada Arriving from Abroad,” the document outlines the roles and responsibilities of […]
Category: Study Visa
Canada Reopens Doors to New International Students with Approved Safety Plans
Maple News reports that, as of October 20, Canadian educational institutions with approved COVID-19 readiness plans are once again allowed to accept new international students — regardless of when their study permit was issued. This marks a significant shift in policy, following months of travel restrictions that had prevented most […]
Canada Reopens Borders to International Students from Approved Institutions
Maple News reports that international students will be permitted to enter Canada beginning October 20, provided they are enrolled at a Designated Learning Institution (DLI) that has a COVID-19 readiness plan approved by the relevant provincial or territorial government. In collaboration with health and education authorities across Canada, the federal […]
Canada Approves 56,000 Study Permits as Government Plans to Welcome International Students Safely
Maple News reports that Immigration Minister Marco Mendicino has announced that Canada has already approved 56,000 study permits under the first stage of its new international student application process. This milestone offers a strong signal to students around the world that Canada remains committed to welcoming them, even amid ongoing […]
Canada Adapts Study Permit and Work Policies to Support International Students Amid COVID-19
Maple News reports that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has introduced a series of temporary measures to support international students affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. These efforts are aimed at maintaining Canada’s commitment to international education while navigating ongoing travel restrictions and public health challenges. Due to the global […]
Canada Expands Flexibility for International Students and Post-Graduation Work Permits
Maple News reports that Canada has unveiled new policy adjustments to better support international students pursuing education amid ongoing global disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. These latest measures, announced by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), provide added flexibility to international students who began or are starting their Canadian […]
Canada Expands Flexibility for International Students Pursuing Online Studies
Maple News reports that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has unveiled three new measures offering greater flexibility to international students impacted by COVID-19-related travel restrictions and campus closures. The changes specifically relate to the eligibility criteria for the Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP), a vital pathway for many students aiming […]
U.S. Students Face Hurdles Entering Canada for School Amid Ongoing Border Restrictions
Maple News reports that families in the United States looking to send their children to school in Canada are facing continued challenges due to extended border restrictions and prolonged processing times for student permits. The Canadian government has extended travel restrictions for U.S. travelers until at least September 21, weeks […]
U.S. Students Face Travel and Permit Hurdles Heading Back to School in Canada
Maple News reports that American families planning to send their children to school in Canada this fall are navigating a particularly complex landscape due to ongoing border restrictions and processing delays. As per the latest updates, Canada has extended its COVID-19-related travel restrictions on U.S. travelers until at least September […]