Why Choose Canada for Higher Studies!

The Colleges and Universities of Canada have ever since numerous years served as one of the premium offerings to students who approach to Canada from all over the world. The ultra-modern research offered by Canadian education system is one of the most excellent on the globe and offers a range full of many programs, hence serving as an absolute solution for potential students.

The Canadian Experience Class: This immigration class is particularly crafted for abroad graduates and is introduced to help applicants having Canadian Degreed or applicable Work experience in skilled trade or occupation in order to enduringly immigrate to Canada. The most excellent part about the country is that it is arrayed with so many overseas people and a welcoming environment to take care of all the needed aspects. The atmosphere is safe and is regarded ideal for people of all age groups, providing good quality of life.

These are positive programs which are highly popular amongst the students. Some of them are Business studies (which include MBA and BBA), engineering, computer science, Animation and Arts.

All the candidates are advised to file their application on time as fresh season commences in September, barring definite exceptions which intake students in the month of January. It is advised to submit an application at least eight to nine months before your desired institution commences the course.

Housing options: The option is available in approximately every institution. If you desire to live separate, private accommodation may cost you somewhere around C$500 to C$1100 (for one room apartment). Also, it depends upon the selected city.

Part-Time Employment: An abroad student is allowed to work for a minimum of 20 hours a week, provided her results are in keeping the required criteria.

New online services by CIC for international students in Canada

Canadian Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism, Jason Kenney announced on April 7, 2009 that International students in Canada are now able to apply online to get extension in their study permit or apply for a work permit of Canada.

In addition, students who achieve skilled work experience after graduation perhaps eligible to apply for permanent residency under the Immigration category of Canadian Experience Class.

International students can access the new e-Services by CIC at
www.cic.gc.ca/english/e-services/index.asp

Canada wants more foreign students

The honorable Canadian Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism Minister Jason Kenney has publicized that Canada will significantly boost its targets of overseas student in 2009.

Canada greeted almost 82 thousand overseas students in the year 2008 which is the highest number of incoming foreign students entered on Canada Student Visa in the past 10 years. Though, it is not much sufficient for Minister Kenney, when monitored Canada against Australia which brings in 10 times more undergraduate and graduate students from India. Minister Kenney added that Canada is looking towards Asia in addition to India for prospective students.

He has not up till now defined exact targets of incoming foreign students, but has been noting down the significance of foreign students and the explanation why enhancement of incoming foreign students is justified. So the people who apply for student visa of Canada have the option, during their studies inside Canada, to get familiar with Canada's labor market along with putting themselves on a quicker path to immigrate to Canada in the course of the recently started “Canadian Experienced Class”.

Minister Kenney also stated “We like the Canada Student Visa applications which later on become Canadian Experience Class for the reason that we can get youth who have done qualification in Canada, have enhanced language skills, have previously done the majority of the difficult tasks towards economic integration, and don't have any foreign degree obstacles to prevail over. These are ideal applicants for Permanent Residence and economic emigrants to Canada."

During past years, Canada became a more attractive target for persons looking to study abroad. This is because of improved sponsorship efforts abroad by Canadian educational institutions together with changes in immigration system over some past years.