Permanent Residency in Canada for students is permissible and very much possible. The information below, tells you more about this; read to the end. Let’s start with How Many International Students Get PR In Canada?
A large percentage of students get a PR in Canada. Application for permanent residency as an international student in Canada, and also applying for student permit is allowed under the Canadian Immigration law and this act is known as dual intent. Therefore one can apply for both student permit and Canadian residency simultaneously, provided the requirements are met, according to the Canadian Immigration law. The Canadian Immigration law for residency has different categories which creates options for students to choose from. The main economic immigration system for Canada is called ‘Express Entry’ and it is specifically for students who have completed their studies in Canada; to be eligible depends on being eligible for any of the three, sometimes five, federal economic immigration programs, which is open to all students and gives more room for choice and selection. The top-ranked students are invited by the government to submit an application, which take the form of a draw that happens for some couple of weeks; this system favours young persons who have a Canadian work and study experience, as well as language ability; however, for those who do not have a work experience, one can apply for postgraduate work permit, to further qualify. The categories of this immigration programs will be discussed below.
Categories Of Canadian Immigration Programs
These are the five categories, which are all operated by the Express Entry immigration system, as listed below:
Canadian Experience Class :
Also known as CEC, it is known to be one of the fastest ways to apply for permanent residency. There are different requisite for application, which includes age, language proficiency (how well you can speak and understand the spoken languages there i.e., English and French) and level of education; however, there is a requisite that is very necessary and mandatory, which is at least consistent 12 months of skilled work experience within the previous three years (consistent being that it has to have happened in a continual flow within a year in three years); the same range applies for part-time work. However, jobs like internships or co-ops gained as work experience during one’s study program, are not counted as work experiences; when an international student graduates, they are eligible to apply for postgraduate work permit, which will allow for the needed work experience on applying for CEC.
Federal Skilled Worker:
Also known as FSW, it is unlike CEC, whose requirement is hinged on work experiences; this one differs from that, so if you’ve gained skilled work experience abroad as an international student graduate. It is a merit-based program which uses Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) points, which serve as scores to automatically rank candidates against the other; it is based on invitation by the government and the persons who are invited are those whose profiles are the most competitive. The requirement doesn’t have a duration as a worker, however, one needs to have entered the workforce to be eligible.
Provincial Nominee Programs :
Also known as PNPs, it is operated by Canada’s provinces and territories, of which is their own immigration program. The PNP of every province or territory differs, because the needs are met according to its structure. Due to this, the requirements can vary by province, one of can be work experience and job offer; it can also be based on preferences, where the applicants have some connection to the province through completion of study done in that province. It is also said to be a popular immigration option because the residency are processed faster than others.
QUEBEC:
The system of operation for this immigration differs from others in Canada, however similar. It is designed to give advantages to international students who apply. The requirements are: a completed program of study or the completion of study should be within 6 months of completion at an institution in Quebec – also known as PEQ, Quebec Experience Program; an intermediate or advanced knowledge on oral French . The second requirement is to have completed or in the process of completing an educational credential in Quebec – also known as Quebec Skilled Worker (QSW); however, it doesn’t need proficiency in French language line the other one, but needs one to meet up with the minimum score.
The one well known amongst the five are: Quebec, CEC and PNPs.
Steps To Applying For Canadian Permanent Residency As A International Student
- Complete your education in Canada.
- Depending on the category one would like to go for, ensure that the mandatory requirements for either of them are met i.e., work experience is one of the most prominent amongst all.
- Have a work permit. If a graduate doesn’t have one, there’s room for application of postgraduate work permit, which gives one the opportunity to apply; it isn’t a direct program for permanent residency.
- Language proficiency: know and or learn the languages of Canadian citizens
- Create an Express Entry profile, for application.
- Stay positive, cheerful and persevere, no matter the outcome and also share the opportunity with others persons.
Conclusion
A large percentage of international students get permanent residence, due to the vast options of application available to them. Some of the program actually favours them as well.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The minimum amount of time to get PR in Canada as an international student?
At least two years, with graduation being 24 months before application
- Best province to choose for PR in Canada, as an international student?
The top 4: Quebec, Ontario, British Columbia and Alberta
- Which province is very affordable to live in Canada?
Nova Scotia, Quebec, New Brinswick, Manitowoc, Prince Edward Island, etc.
- Is it possible to apply for PR without a job offer or experience as an international student?
No. Majority of available immigration program require either of the two or both.
- Which province is easier to access PR for international students?
Nova Scoatia
