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Studying abroad in Canada is a dream opportunity that brings along great learning and professional opportunities. Many international students including students from Iran continue to choose Canada as a study abroad destination. While studying in Canada, your parents or guardians will need to send you money for your tuition fees. Sending money transfers from Iran […]

The current economic state has been financially challenging for everyone. Job losses, business closures and financial insecurity have happened so quickly. The federal and provincial governments of Canada have offered emergency financial support for Canadians to cushion the impacts of COVID -19 on the economy. Though government stimulus is essential during an economic slowdown, there […]

Canada is one of the most sought-after destinations for immigrants and international students due to its friendly multicultural environment and social welfare benefits. However, like any developed country, living in Canada can be a little challenging especially when you are still finding your way. We have put together 4 tips that can help manage the […]

COVID-19 is a health crisis, but it can potentially have a short and long term financial impact on your life. This blog provides you with useful tips and tricks you may need to keep in order to stay safe. We will be sharing these tips and tricks weekly. Some of this information may change with […]

Students attending British Columbia’s 25 public post-secondary institutions, who are experiencing emergency financial pressures, will benefit from a one-time investment of $3.5 million in emergency financial assistance. The investment will supplement existing student emergency financial assistance. This funding will support domestic B.C. students who are experiencing an unexpected financial emergency that may affect their ability to […]

Today, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau launched a $9 billion emergency program aimed at students. It includes a Canada Emergency Student Benefit worth at least $1250 a month from May to August. The benefit can be accessed by those in post-secondary school now, headed to post-secondary school in September or anyone who graduated after December 2019. […]

At Lumenwire we are aware that during these critical times many international students and immigrants find themselves in difficult financial circumstances and every penny counts. Whether you were laid off or your work hours were reduced due to COVID-19, there are several financial assistance programs available to those affected due to you. We have put […]

Going to university in Canada is an amazing opportunity! International students receive a high-quality education, expand their network globally, and get to live in some of the most livable cities in the world. Canada is also a country worth exploring, boasting brilliant city landscapes and some of the world’s most spectacular natural scenery. This article […]

At Lumenwire, our customers’ safety and security are our top priorities. We work very hard to keep our security protocols up to date in order to defend our system against all forms of criminal activity. In our journey, we have learned about the common ways people fall victim to fraud and we would like to […]

The short answer is, yes, you can!  However, when considering sending money to someone in Iran, one must take a careful look at the current regulations and sanctions imposed on this particular activity. There are several instances in which monetary transactions from Canada to Iran are entirely legal. However, due to the fear of unstable diplomatic […]