There are over 530,000 international students presently enrolled in educational programs across Canada.  Many of those international students choose Canada over other options because of the unique set of advantages the country has to offer.  Here are 8 reasons why studying in Canada might be right for you:
 
1. Tuition Fees in Canada are usually lower than in many other countries.
 
2.  International students can work for up to 20 hours per week during regular school semesters and can work full-time during scheduled breaks such as summer holidays and reading week.
 
3.  International students can bring their children with them to Canada.  Their children can attend elementary or secondary school without the need for a study permit of their own.
 
4.  The spouse of an international student may also come to Canada and may obtain an open work permit allowing the spouse to work.
 
5.  Canadian educational institutions are known for their quality degree, certificate, and diploma programs.  In fact, several Canadian universities consistently rank among the best in the world according to QS World University Ranking.
 
6.  Canada provides pathways to permanent residence for students and graduates that have completed their studies.
 
7.  International Students who have graduated can gain valuable Canadian work experience for up to 3 years on an open post-graduation work permit.
 
8. Canada has a very low crime rate and is generally regarded as one of the safest countries in the world.
  
To find out your legal options to enter and study in Canada, reach out to us at [email protected], by messenger, or by visiting us at www.gradlaw.ca.
 
 
*The above information is meant for general education purposes and is not legal advice nor does providing this information establish a lawyer-client relationship.  For legal advice particular to your needs, please contact our office to speak with one of our licensed immigration lawyers.

Since the late 20th century, India has been a large source of immigration to Canada.  By 2017, India became the highest source country with the number of annual permanent residents increasing from 30,915 in 2012 to 85,585 in 2019.  
 
Similarly, Indian immigrants make up a significant percentage of the foreign-born population in the United States.  But the US government’s archaic immigration policies, particularly with respect to H-1B visas, and the massive backlog in processing green card applications are some of the reasons India’s talent pool is increasingly looking north.
 
The trend has clearly caught the attention of US lawmakers.  On July 13, 2021, the House of Representatives Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship held a hearing to address the fact that outdated US immigration policies are pushing top talent to other countries, and particularly to Canada.
 
Meanwhile, the Canadian government has plans to increase the annual number of immigrants to over 400,000.  If current trends continue, Indian applicants will be the primary beneficiaries of such an increase.  In general, Canada’s immigration policies pose fewer hurdles for potential immigrants than those of the United States and often on more favourable timelines.   For example, applications through the Express Entry system, which is a points-based program for permanent residence that is very popular among Indian applicants, are often processed within 6 months according to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).
  
To find out your legal options to enter and immigrate to Canada, reach out to us at [email protected], by messenger, or by visiting us at www.gradlaw.ca.
 
 
*The above information is meant for general education purposes and is not legal advice nor does providing this information establish a lawyer-client relationship.  For legal advice particular to your needs, please contact our office to speak with one of our licensed immigration lawyers.

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Express Entry is an online system Canada uses to manage applications from skilled workers.  Candidates must first determine their eligibility, gather the required documents and submit their profiles for consideration. 
 
They are then ranked in the Express Entry pool using a points system.  Age, level of education, proficiency in English and French, and Canadian Work experience, among other things, will increase your point total.   
 
Candidates with the highest scores in the pool will receive invitations to apply. 
 
Those candidates that received invitation to apply on or after June 29, 2021 must apply for permanent residence within 60 days.  The previous deadline of 90 days still applies to invitations made before June 29, 2021.
 
The new 60 days requirement seems like a hardship but may actually be a benefit as it may speed up the immigration process for thousands of candidates.  In addition, IRCC (Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada) data suggest that the majority of Express Entry candidates apply within two months from their invitation.  So, for them, this change will at worst, have no effect.
 
Canada is focused on growing its population through a variety of immigration programs geared towards those with in-demand skills.  Express Entry is the flagship program for this policy.
 
To find out if express entry is right for you, reach out us at [email protected], Facebook messenger, or visiting us at www.gradlaw.ca.
 
 
*The above information is meant for general education purposes and is not legal advice nor does providing this information establish a lawyer-client relationship.  For legal advice particular to your needs, please contact our office to speak with one of our licensed immigration lawyers.