As part of the requirement to be recognized by the ICCRC (Immigration Consultation of Canada Regulatory Council), in 2020 I went back to school for an Immigration program that covered:
- Canadian Immigration Law & Refugee Law
- Administrative Law & Tribunals
- Legal Research & Writing
- Immigration Law Procedures
- All Immigration Pathways (over 80 of them)
- Immigration Tribunal Processes & Division (RPD, IAD, IRB) etc.
Upon completion with a distinction, I sat for the Immigration Llicense exam earlier this year which I also passed
I am glad it was all worth it as I can now personally and formally represent anyone looking to move to Canada or stay in Canada.
Feels good to be moving from just sharing immigration tips to being a member of the ICCRC body.
If you've been looking for Scholarships in Canada for Masters/PhD then these are the 15 schools you should be focusing on.
Just stumbled on the robust article & resources by the U15 Group of Canadian Research Universities (Link of article at end of thread)
Come with me.
So apparently, the U15 schools:
- Conduct $8.5B worth of research yearly.
- Hold 81% of Canadian university patents.
- Account for 70% of full-time doctoral students in Canada.
- Hold 85% of Canadian university technology licences and many more!
This is interesting.
For Scholarships:
-Decide where you want to study
-Check and research requirements
-Have a checklist of documentation
-Write a good personal letter
-Get other documents ready
-Check info on cost of living/other costs
-Spice it up with faith, optimism, positivity and
-Apply!!!
This morning, I officially became a Canadian Citizen after taking the ‘Oath of Citizenship’. 🇨🇦
It’s been 6yrs 7months since I embarked on the bravest journey of my life to come study here (many know this story). Today, I am glad that journey was worth it.
I still remember that cold winter breeze that blew my face when I stepped out of Pearson as a broke student.
The days of working factory jobs to pay for certification and complete tuition.
The days of numerous internship applications and job interviews.
I remember them all.
I am thankful to this country for the numerous opportunities it has provided since day one.
I am mostly glad that I can now vote and be voted for. I can now add to its political landscape.
Like I always say, not everyone should, have to, or need to go to Canada. But if you want and have to, then act fast, take the necessary steps and do it the legal way.
P.S: The more you wait, the more points you lose if you are going the express entry pathway.
So if you are planning to, it’s a good move and just like every worthwhile endeavor, there are some processes and requirements (IELTS inclusive) that you need to plan for.