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Studying in Canada: A Pathway to Canadian Permanent Residence
The Canadian government provides a variety of programs through which international students may apply for permanent immigration. Sometimes, the permanent residence is granted without obtaining the job offer from a Canadian employer.
International students in Canada have the privilege to:
How to secure a permanent Canadian residence through education?
Here are the steps below.
Step 1: LEARN THE BASICS AND BEGIN YOUR HUNT
Query: How can I re-enter the education system putting my work on hold as I have been working full-time for many years? Will I be able to make an income?
Solution: International students in Canada have a privilege to work part-time along with their studies for 20 hours per week and full time during academic breaks. So, one can claim the education along with income.
Query: Is age a barrier in getting into a Canadian university or institution?
Solution: Age and career is no barrier in getting into Canadian institutions and obtaining a study permit. Many of them enroll mature students who have already been engaged in their professional careers already.
STEP 2: ADMISSION TO A CANADIAN DESIGNATED INSTITUTION
Once you have chosen your desired study program in a designated institution, you will need to get admission into it by obtaining a letter of acceptance. However, the admission criteria and procedures vary among different institutions across Canada.
STEP 3: APPLICATION FOR A CANADIAN STUDY PERMIT
Once admitted into a Canadian institution, you may apply for a Canadian study permit. It is issued by Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) and allows a foreign national to study for a designated period of time. The permit is approved by the Canadian visa officer on the grounds that the applicant has enough funds to pay his/her tuition fees and afford living expenses.
A Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) is required by candidates from certain countries.
Queries and solutions
Query: What if I don’t have enough funds?
Solution: IRCC accepts the proof of financial stability in following ways-
Query: I have already been denied a Canadian Study Permit.
Solution: You can refer to our study permit section to know more about your situation and its solution.
STEP 4: COMPLETE YOUR STUDIES AND OBTAIN AN OPEN WORK PERMIT
The Canadian government provides an option of an open Post- Graduation work permit to the students who have completed their studies in Canada. The open work permit is not only a gateway to permanent residence but also helps in maintaining status in the professional sphere. Obtaining an open work permit is easier in Canada than in other countries.
The open work permit is issued for a duration equivalent to the study program. Say, if the student was enrolled in a two-year course, the permit would be issued for two years only. This permit allows the bearer to work for any employer in Canada after the completion of the study program.
STEP 5. PERMANENT RESIDENCE In CANADA
Candidates who have obtained a degree or diploma from Canadian institutes may apply to federal and provincial programs like Express entry pool system, provincial nominee programs, etc. to get a permanent residence. If the applicant has prior job experience, priority will be given.
Even if you were denied immigration earlier, there is always a chance to immigrate as the Canadian government has provided numerous pathways for it. These pathways only demand the eligibility conditions to be satisfied to apply for them.
