Expat in Motion: Recent Episodes
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Summary
The conversation discusses the recent changes in the study permit policy in Canada and their impact on international students. It highlights the increase in the number of international students in Canada and the challenges they face, such as housing shortages and the quality of education. The conversation also covers the implementation of new measures, including an intake cap and provincial attestation letters. Changes to postgraduate work permits and spousal work permits are also discussed. The driving force behind the changes is the need to address issues with the quality of education and the exploitation of students. The conversation concludes with a discussion on future changes and programs for international students.
Takeaways
- Canada has seen a significant increase in the number of international students, leading to challenges such as housing shortages and the quality of education.
- New measures have been implemented, including an intake cap and provincial attestation letters, to address these challenges and ensure the quality of education for international students.
- Changes to postgraduate work permits and spousal work permits have been introduced, impacting the eligibility of international students and their spouses.
- The driving force behind the changes is the need to address issues with the quality of education and the exploitation of students.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Focus on Study Permits for Canada
01:02 Impact of Changes on the Study Permit Policy
03:04 Economic Impact of International Students in Canada
04:14 Issues with Quality of Education and Housing for International Students
05:38 Increase in Financial Requirements for a Study Permit
06:33 Main Intention of Coming to Canada as a Student
07:35 Challenges Faced by International Students in Canada
08:23 Implementation of New Measures and Impact on Applications
09:12 Intake Cap and Provincial Attestation Letters
13:19 Changes to Postgraduate Work Permits
18:12 Changes to Spousal Work Permits
20:29 Driving Force Behind the Changes in the Study Permit Policy
25:19 Impact of International Students on the Economy and Housing
27:10 Future Changes and Programs for International Students
28:27 Conclusion and Contact Information
In this episode we talk with Louise Willis from Canadian Visa Specialists about some of the exciting updates happening in the Canada Immigration space., including category-specific Express Entry draws, IEC and francophone mobility updates, and more!
For more information about these topics, or if you would like to explore further visa options for Canada, please contact Canadian Visa Specialists:
Tel: +1 450 458 4333 |
Email: louise@canadianvisaspecialists.com |
Web: www.canadianvisaspecialists.com
As the demand for migrants hots up around the world, Canada has made further steps to enhance its Immigration Policy, by making clear statements about the need for French-speaking applicants to fill spaces, outside of Quebec.
In this episode, we speak to Louise Willis about the Francophone programs available and what this means for applicants, both now and in the future.
As well as discussing the Francophone Immigration Policy, we dive into the specifics of the Francophone Mobility Programme, including how businesses are using this program to focus on their skills shortages, outside of Quebec.
For more details or to get advice for Immigration to Canada, please contact Louise Willis - louise@canadianvisaspecialists.com
Visit the website - https://www.canadianvisaspecialists.com/
Call - +1 450-458-4333
This week we get an update from Louise Willis from Canadian Visa Specialists about the exciting changes to the Canadian Immigration System for 2023.
With the addition of new occupations, record forecast numbers, and a country with an appetite for growth, Canada really is pushing ahead of its competitor countries in attracting a skilled workforce, to meet the challenges of the future.
In this episode we talk about the following:
- The new year is here – what does that mean for Canadian immigration?
- What are the new 2023-2025 Immigration Targets? Are these numbers projected to go up or down?
- Is there a specific group of applicants that the plan is targeting?
- What changes can we expect with Express Entry? When will this be?
- Will there be NOC-specific draws?
- What can you tell us about last week’s draw, which was the first of 2023?
- How is the backlog looking?
This week we get an update from Louise Willis from Canadian Visa Specialists about the upcoming changes and future of the Canadian Immigration System.
You won't believe what the forecast looks like. It is predicted that record numbers of visas are to be allocated for the foreseeable future, with a focus on the ageing population and fixing the labour shortage in Canada.
In this episode, we go into the latest news announced by the Minister and what this means for the future of immigration in Canada.
In this episode, we talk to Canadian Visa Specialists - Managing Director - Louise Willis about the Express Entry program for Canada.
In this episode we discuss the following:
- What is Express Entry?
- Now that all-program draws have resumed, what do the draws look like?
- What is the latest points threshold?
- What does the general trend look like?
- What does the future hold for Express Entry?
For more information or to contact Canadian Visa Specialist please visit - https://www.canadianvisaspecialists.com/
For more information on the IIA or to become a member - please visit - https://immigrationindustry.org/
In this episode, we speak to Louise Willis, RCIC, the director of Canadian Visa Specialists, an immigration firm based in Montreal, Canada about the current state of affairs in Canadian Immigration, including the challenges and future outlook of visa processing.
Louise specializes in Express Entry applications (Federal Skilled Worker, Canadian Experience Class and Federal Skilled Trades Class), Family Class, Provincial Nominee/ Quebec applications, Temporary Work Permits and Study Permits. Louise also helps employers across Canada who wish to hire foreign workers - via a Labour Market Impact Assessment, Intra-Company Transfer, Global Talent Stream, Significant Benefit etc.
In this episode we discuss the following:
- How has Covid impacted Canadian immigration?
- How is the labour shortage affecting Canadian immigration?
- What are the current numbers for immigration processing?
- New permanent resident numbers?
- How is the labour shortage affecting Canadian immigration?
- What’s happening with Express Entry? - New Podcast coming soon on this issue.
- How are people now coming to Canada?
In this episode we speak to Louise Willis, RCIC, the director of Canadian Visa Specialists, an immigration firm based in Montreal, Canada.
She is a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant and has been helping people with their immigration to Canada since 2001. She is also licensed to represent applicants in her home province of Quebec.
Louise specializes in Express Entry applications (Federal Skilled Worker, Canadian Experience Class and Federal Skilled Trades Class), Family Class, Provincial Nominee/ Quebec applications, Temporary Work Permits and Study Permits. Louise also helps employers across Canada who wish to hire foreign workers - via a Labour Market Impact Assessment, Intra-Company Transfer, Global Talent Stream, Significant Benefit etc.
Louise is bilingual (English / French) and is a graduate of McGill University. She grew up in the Caribbean, England, West Africa, and Canada. She is a huge fan of travel and has visited over 60 countries.
Louise sits on the Board of Directors for ‘Action Refugiés Montréal’, a non-profit organization that provides support to newly arrived refugees in Montreal and she is a former director for the Quebec chapter of the Canadian Association of Professional Immigration Consultants (CAPIC).
We discuss the following topics with Louise in this episode:
Introduction
1:00 – We find out about Louise’s upbringing and worldly travels
3:43 – Why Louise became an Immigration Advisor
5:25 – Louise dispels some common myths about immigration advice
8:40 – The most influential people who have guided and inspired Louise’s passion for Immigration, culture, and business.
12:00 – As a child, what did you want to do for a living when you grew up?
13:03 – We ask Louise to tell us her favorite travel related story
17:00 – We ask Louise what the future of Immigration looks like for Canada
20:00 – How to contact Louise
To contact Louise please visit CandianVisaSpecialists.com