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February 26, 2024

Master’s Programs in Canada Offering 1-Year Duration Alongside 3-Year Work Permit

Dear future neighbour,

In line with recent reforms by Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) pertaining to international students planning to pursue studies in Canada, a cap has been implemented on the annual influx of international students. Notably, this cap does not apply to master’s and doctorate-level students.

Effective February 15, 2024, students who have completed a master’s program become eligible for a three-year Post-Graduate Work Permit (PGWP). Additionally, only spouses and common-law partners of master’s, doctorate, or professional degree students are eligible to apply for a Spousal Open Work Permit (SOWP).

There are many benefits attached to offering a one-year master’s program in Canada, it is cost effective and also you can graduate and get a job immediately instead of studying for another year as in the case of a two-year degree program.

See below list of universities across Canada offering one-year master’s programs for the 2024 fall intake:

Brock University
- Master of Professional Accounting December 2024
Crandall University
- Master of Organizational Management
Lakehead University
- Master of Science in Management, Computer Science, and Business Administration
Laurentian University
- Master of Forensic Science
- Master of Engineering in Engineering Science—Fast Track
- Forensic Science—Molecular Biology
- Forensic Science—Chemistry/Toxicology, and
- Business Administration
Nipissing University
- Master of Arts in History: Gender History, European History, Environmental History, International History, and Canadian History
Ontario Tech University
- Master of Business Analytics and AI
Royal Roads University
- Master of Global Management
Thompson Rivers University
- Master in Environmental Economics and Management,
- Master of Science in Environmental Economics and Management,
- Master of Business Administration
Toronto Metropolitan University
- Master of Interior Design,
- Master of Arts in Immigration and Settlement Studies,
- Media Production,
- Master of Professional Communication,
- Master of Science in Data Science and Analytics,
- Master of Arts in Early Childhood Studies,
- Master of Arts in International Economics and Finance,
- Master of Spatial Analysis, Master of Social Work, Master of Digital Media)
Trent University
- Master of Management: Strategic Change Management,
- Master of Management,
- Master of Education in Educational Studies,
- Master of Arts in Sustainability Studies,
- Master of Instrumental Chemical Analysis,
- Master of Arts in History: Colonialism and Conflict, Regional and Transnational History, European History, Canadian History, Social and Cultural History, Iberian American History,
- Master of Arts in Canadian Studies and Indigenous Studies,
- Master of Science in Forensic Science)
Trinity Western University
- Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Humanities, English, Philosophy, and History
University of Alberta
- Master of Engineering – Chemical and Materials Engineering, Civil and Environmental Engineering,
- Master of Business Administration (Fast Track) – Natural Resources, Energy, and Environment, Operations and Business Analytics, Sustainability, Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Real Estate, Finance, International Business, Public Sector and Healthcare Management, Supply Chain Management,
- Master of Engineering in Electrical and Computer Engineering,
- Master of Business Administration (Fast Track),
- Master of Science in Earth and Atmospheric Sciences- Integrated Petroleum Geosciences, Integrated Petroleum Geosciences,
- Master of Engineering in Electrical and Computer Engineering)
University of Manitoba
- Master of Finance,
- Master of Business Administration
University of New Brunswick
- Master in Quantitative Investment Management,
- Master of Business Administration
University of Northern British Columbia
- Master of Arts in Gender Studies
University of Ottawa
- Master of Business Administration
University of Prince Edward Island
- Master of Business Administration in Global Leadership
University of Regina
- Master of Science in Computer Science (Data Science),
- Master of Journalism
University of Saskatchewan
- Master of Business Administration
University of Victoria – Kaplan
- Master of Global Business,
- Master of Arts in English,
- Master of Arts in Economics,
- Master of Management
University of Windsor
- Master of Arts in Political Science,
- Master of Applied Computing,
- Master of Education
Wilfrid Laurier University
- Master of International Public Policy

Need help obtaining admission into a college/university in Canada, or professional help putting in a study visa application, work permit application, Expression of Interest, creating an express entry or provincial nomination profile, preparing your application after receiving an invitation to apply or even just reviewing an application you prepared yourself? Book a consultation or send us an email on info@eseumohimmigration.com

February 23, 2024

Canada hopes to extend international students work policy time

By EUIC Admin News, Study Visa, Temporary Visa

Hello future neighbour,

Canada made multiple changes in the beginning of the year in a bid to improve the welfare of international students. Some of these changes included an increase in the cost of living which took effect from January 1, 2024, also the requirement of a Provincial Attestation Letter (PAL) from the province where the student will reside. A cap was also placed on the number of international students received annually thereby reducing the number of temporary residents by limiting the eligibility for Post Graduate Work Permit (PGWP) and Spousal Open Work Permit (SOWP).

These changes have been contested by international students who have complained about the PGWP and SOWP.

Recently, the Immigration Minister, Marc Miller extended the full-time work policy for eligible international students to April, 30, 2024, this is to enable the students sustain their cost of living.

Not all students are eligible to work, only study permit applicants meeting the below criteria are eligible until April 30, 2024:

If study permit application (or extension) was received by IRCC by October 7, 2022

If any of the following apply to you, you may work off campus for more than 20 hours per week between November 15, 2022, and April 30, 2024:

You are a full-time student at a DLI with a study permit (or part-time if it’s your last semester of study).
Despite the expiration of your study permit, you have kept your status and are enrolled full-time (or part-time if it’s your last semester) in classes at a DLI.

If study permit application (or extension) was received by IRCC between October 8, 2022, and December 7, 2023

If any of the following apply to you, you may work off campus for more than 20 hours per week between January 1, 2024, and April 30, 2024:

You are a full-time student at a DLI with a study permit (or part-time if it’s your last semester of study).
Despite the expiration of your study permit, you have kept your status and are enrolled full-time (or part-time if it’s your last semester) in classes at a DLI.
Although your study permission has been granted, you have not yet entered Canada.

Any individual who has submitted a study permit application or extension to IRCC after December 7, 2023, is ineligible to work more than 20 hours.

IRCC is however considering increasing the off-campus working hours for students to 30 hours weekly while class is in session.

Need help obtaining a visitor visa to visit Canada, or professional help putting in a study visa application, work permit application, Expression of Interest, creating an express entry or provincial nomination profile, preparing your application after receiving an invitation to apply or even just reviewing an application you prepared yourself? Book a consultation or send us an email on info@eseumohimmigration.com

January 23, 2024

Canada announces cap on the intake of International Students

By EUIC Admin Study Visa 2

On Monday, January 22, 2024, the Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship of Canada announced a cap on the number of international students Canada will be welcoming in the year 2024 and 2025.

According to the announcement, Canada expects a total of 360,000 international students in the year 2024, that is a decrease by 35% in comparison to the intake of 2023. This total however does not affect those coming in for elementary, secondary, masters and doctorate studies.

IRCC intends to distribute a portion of the cap to each province and territory bearing in mind the population of the different provinces. The provinces will in turn divide the number to approved educational institutions within their jurisdiction.

From Monday, January 22, 2024, each study permit application filed with the IRCC will need to include an attestation letter from a province in order to impose the cap. Provinces and territories have up until March 31, 2024 to set up a procedure for providing attestation letters to students.

By the end of the year, 2024, there will be a reevaluation of the two-year temporary measure by IRCC that will determine the number of study permits that will be issued in 2025.

The Canadian government intends to keep working with educational institutions, stakeholders, all provinces and territories in order to create a sustainable and effective system for international students.

Need help processing an admission into a college/university in Canada, help with your study permit or study visa? Have questions on how to create an application or need to speak with a professional consultant for more information and assistance? Send us an email on info@eseumohimmigration.com

January 10, 2024

Canada Announces New Temporary Residency Pathway for Palestinians

By EUIC Admin News, Temporary Visa

On Tuesday, January 9, 2024, the Minister of IRCC, Marc Miller, announced the opening of a new Canada temporary residency pathway for Palestinians that have been affected by the crisis in Gaza and have relations in Canada. These relations could either be a spouse, grandparent, child, parent but must be an eligible Canadian citizen or permanent resident holder.

Palestinians that are eligible for this would also have the opportunity to apply for a free study and work permit on their arrival into Canada in order to assist them with their daily source of livelihood whilst in Canada.

In addition to this, they will also have access to a three-month health coverage under the Interim Federal Health Program to assist with urgent medical needs on arrival into Canada. Also, they will be assisted with language training for easy interaction with the job market and local community within town.

IRCC intends to follow up on this update as the plan is to stay on track with the targeted population required for the year. The duration of validity for these temporary resident visas with multiple entries will be up to three years, or the length of time that the individual’s passport is valid.

As of now, people who are in possession of a temporary residence visa that was issued in accordance with public policy will no longer be eligible for exemptions at the port of entry after January 9, 2025.

Need help creating an express entry or provincial nomination profile, preparing your application after receiving an invitation to apply or even just reviewing an application you prepared yourself? Send us an email on info@eseumohimmigration.com

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