Pathways to Canada as a Student Immigrant: An Overview
Canada is a popular place for international students to go to school and look for ways to move there. International students who meet specific requirements can get permanent residency in Canada, which has universities that are among the best in the world and a friendly culture. In this guide, we’ll talk about the different ways that students can move to Canada.
Allows for Study
A study permit is a piece of paper that the Canadian government gives to international students that lets them study at a specific school in Canada. To get a study permit, a student must first be accepted into a university, college, or other type of school in Canada. They must also show that they have enough money to live on during their time in Canada and that they have never been in trouble with the law.
Work Permits for After Graduation (PGWP)
International students who finish their studies in Canada can apply for a PGWP, which lets them work there for up to three years. Students must have graduated from a designated learning institution and have a valid study permit to be eligible for a PGWP. How long the PGWP lasts will depend on how long the student’s program of study is.
Programs for provincial nominees (PNP)
Provincial Nominee Programs are immigration programs that let Canadian provinces and territories nominate people for permanent residency based on certain criteria. Many provinces have PNP programs for international students who have graduated from a post-secondary school in that province. Most of the time, to be eligible for these streams, graduates must have a job offer from a Canadian employer and meet other requirements.
Fast Passage
Express Entry is a federal immigration program that handles applications for permanent residency in three categories: the Federal Skilled Worker Program, the Federal Skilled Trades Program, and the Canadian Experience Class. Through the Canadian Experience Class, international students who finish a post-secondary program in Canada may be able to apply for permanent residency. To be eligible, students must have worked in a skilled job in Canada for at least one year.
Pilot Program for Immigration to the Atlantic (AIPP)
The Atlantic Immigration Partnership Program (AIPP) is a joint effort between the Canadian government and the Atlantic provinces (Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland and Labrador) to bring skilled immigrants to the area and keep them there. Through the Atlantic Immigration Pilot Program (AIPP), international students who have graduated from a post-secondary school in one of the Atlantic provinces may be able to apply for permanent residency.
There are many ways for international students to move to Canada through their studies. International students can become eligible for permanent residency through different immigration programs if they get a study permit, graduate from a post-secondary school in Canada, and get work experience in Canada. Canada is an excellent choice for students looking for a better future because of its friendly culture and a strong economy.
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