A Comprehensive Guide to Addressing Study Permit Refusals and Navigating Pathways to Permanent Residence for International Students
This course delves into the primary reasons for study permit refusals in Canada and offers strategic insights for representatives to effectively advocate for their clients. Participants will explore common refusal reasons such as insufficient funds, lack of travel history, questionable study program choices, and inadequate ties to home countries. The course also covers recent judicial review decisions and their implications, providing a robust framework for addressing refusal cases. Additionally, an overview of pathways to permanent residence for international students will be discussed, equipping attendees with the knowledge to guide their clients towards successful immigration outcomes.
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Canadian Professional Career Academy offers professional training courses, continuing professional development courses, events, and legal, Professionalism, and administrative studies for members of the Law Societies of Canada, members of the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants of Canada, and other professionals. We have been an approved CPD provider by the Law Society of British Columbia since July 2016, Approved by ICCRC since 2015, and by The College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants since its formation in 2021.
Adjunct Professor and Immigration Consultant
Nivin Eskarous, founder of the Canadian Professional Career Academy, is a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (RCIC) and Adjunct Professor at Queen’s University. Originally from Cairo, Egypt, Nivin earned her Bachelor of Science in Chemistry and Master’s in Biochemistry from Cairo University before transitioning to a career in advertising and marketing in Dubai. Her passion for global causes led her to volunteer with the United Nations, which sparked her interest in immigration issues. In Canada, Nivin became a RCIC in 2012 and has since contributed to the field through teaching and consulting. She founded the Canadian Professional Career Academy in 2015, focusing on education and training in immigration law. Nivin has also taught at the Academy of Learning in Calgary and developed e-learning programs for non-profits. Her expertise includes various digital tools and platforms, and she has been recognized for her contributions to continuing professional development and education.
