Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is implementing measures for former international students with expired or expiring post-graduation work permits, and for temporary resident to permanent resident pathway applicants: https://t.co/QaxytmU4p4
International Students as a proportion of the student body, by sector and region, 2020-21. Sometimes I don't think it's fully appreciated how restrained Ontario universities have been.
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A11: Unlike in the US, the Canadian relief package (CERB) specially provides aid for international students. If they meet certain criteria, they can earn up to $2,000 (CAD) in monthly income from the Canadian government. https://t.co/CYAFjhjPj2 #IntlEdNow
@WESPicks Highlight results in #Canada include: exemptions to travel restrictions for some intl students w/study permit or approved to study up to Mar.18; financial support through CERB for eligible #intlstudents; #intlstudents can work > 20 hrs/wk in essential services, & more #IntlEdNow
@WESPicks Some #intlstudents in #Canada may qualify for the #CERB; students may work > 20 hrs/wk in essential services while classes are in session. Some institutions are offering low cost or free residence; grocery cards & providing emergency funds and fundraising #IntlEdNow
Kevin Kamal sharing new approaches for credential assessment and recognition of displaced individuals at @CBIE_BCEI Ontario regional meeting. Connect with us for more. #cdnimm#WithRefugees
Here at #nafsa2019 I'm attending a session on credential recognition for refugees who have incomplete or nonverifiable documents. Says Kevin Kamal of @WESPicks: "Recognition is key for integration as well as access to employment and higher education."