The government of Quebec is preparing to launch a year-long policy review regarding its immigration process, beginning this Wednesday at the National Assembly in Quebec City. Quebec Minister of Immigration, Diversity and Inclusiveness, Kathleen Weil, stated that the current Liberal government was ready to launch a “big reform” of relations between new immigrants and Quebec society, a process that will include the revision of Quebec’s immigration law. “What I want to arrive at is an immigration system based on the Canadian model,” said Ms Weil, who added that the existing laws in Quebec are “...

The government of Quebec this week outlined its immigration goals for the upcoming year, with no major changes in overall immigration figures from recent years being announced. The provincial Minister of Immigration, Kathleen Weil, stated that the government’s objective is to maintain a modern and efficient system to attract newcomers who contribute to Quebec’s economic, social and cultural life. Noting that this marks the final stage of an immigration plan set out for the period 2012–2015, Ms Weil said that existing policies that emphasize knowledge of French and priorities skilled candida...

First round of Express Entry candidates invited to fill labor market needs and contribute to Canada's economic growth Ottawa -Canada's Citizenship and Immigration Minister Chris Alexander today announced that the first round of top-ranked candidates from Canada's Express Entry system is already helping to fill demonstrated and verifiable gaps in Canada's labor market. On Saturday, January 31, 779 skilled workers, including professionals in natural and applied sciences, and industrial, electrical and construction trades, were invited to apply for permanent residency in Canada. Each of the...

Canada has consistently been ranked as one of the best countries in the world to live in by the UN. The country’s education system is renowned for its high level of quality. With a large population of students from around the world, Canada is rich in culture and opportunities. The country has an official policy of multiculturalism, and respects and celebrates the diversity of cultures created by people from around the globe. The Canadian education system is one of the best in the world, with stringent regulatory bodies. Canadian Universities offer an extensive range of undergraduate and gra...

At any given time, the United States is host to more international students than any other country in the world. Approximately 4% of all graduate students and 10% of post-graduate students in the U.S. are international students. Educational institutes in the U.S. are renowned for the high quality of the teaching staff and research facilities. Cutting-edge research is conducted in universities across the U.S. A qualification from a U.S. college or university is recognized across the globe. Different governing bodies in the U.S. are responsible for ensuring that educational institutes meet...

Ranked among the top three best countries in the world, Australia is now also a favored destination for students. Among English-speaking nations, Australia now has the third-largest population of international students after the USA and the UK. The country’s growing popularity among students is a result of many favorable factors. The world over, Australia is renowned as a welcoming nation with an abundance of natural beauty, excellent climate, and great cultural diversity. Australian qualifications and institutions are globally recognized for their high quality and excellence. Australian...

Singapore is an island city-state with a diverse cultural and linguistic heritage and a thriving modern economy. Singapore is a center of global commerce and trade, with one of the world’s most business-friendly economies. With limited natural resources, the success of Singapore is based on its population’s entrepreneurial capabilities and drives to succeed. In 2005, Singapore was host to over 70,000 international students. One of the most important reasons to study in Singapore is that the Singaporean Government is committed to see international education grow, and by 2015 plans to attract 15...