Introduction:
A recent study by Statistics Canada has shed light on the benefits of pre-immigration study in Canada. This report reveals a clear correlation between studying in Canada and post-immigration earnings. In this guide, we explore the advantages of Canadian study experience, how to embark on your educational journey in Canada, and the pathways to becoming a permanent resident.
The Benefits of Canadian Study Experience:
Statistics Canada’s study highlights the financial advantage that immigrants with Canadian study experience enjoy during the first two years after immigration. This higher income is attributed to enhanced official language proficiency and the acquisition of valuable Canadian work experience. International students in Canada can work while studying and may be eligible for a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP), opening doors to permanent residency through Canada’s economic class immigration streams.
Furthermore, immigrants with Canadian study experience tend to be younger, highly educated, proficient in official languages, and more likely to have pre-immigration earnings in Canada, contributing to their overall success.
How to Study in Canada:
To study in Canada, you must follow these steps:
Choose a Canadian Designated Learning Institution (DLI), such as a university or college, and obtain a letter of acceptance.
Apply for a study permit from Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). To be eligible, you must prove financial support, obtain a Quebec Acceptance Certificate if studying in Quebec, maintain a clean criminal record, and meet health requirements.
Satisfy the immigration officer that you will depart Canada upon the study permit’s expiration.
Study to Permanent Resident Pathway:
International students who graduate from Canadian post-secondary institutions have several options to extend their stay and become permanent residents. Canadian education and work experience are highly valued by many federal and provincial immigration programs. After completing your studies, you may be eligible for a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) allowing you to gain valuable Canadian work experience.
To qualify for a PGWP, international students must:
Complete a program of at least eight months at an eligible DLI.
Receive a degree, diploma, or certificate.
Maintain full-time student status during the program.
Obtain a transcript and an official letter from the DLI confirming completion of all program requirements.
There are two primary pathways to permanent residency for international graduates: Express Entry and Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs).
Express Entry:
Express Entry is the primary pathway for economic class immigrants, managing three programs: the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP), the Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP), and the Canadian Experience Class (CEC). Candidates create an Express Entry profile and receive a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score, determining their competitiveness in Canada’s job market. Periodic draws invite candidates with the highest CRS scores to apply for permanent residency.
Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs):
PNPs allow Canadian provinces and territories to nominate individuals interested in settling within their region. Over 80 different streams cater to workers, graduates, and entrepreneurs. Applicants can apply directly to a PNP stream or through Express Entry, where a provincial nomination significantly boosts their CRS score.
Beyond Express Entry and PNP, other pathways are available through Quebec’s Quebec Experience Program, the Atlantic Immigration Program, and the Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot offered by the federal government.
Conclusion:
Canadian study experience is a proven gateway to higher post-immigration earnings, better language proficiency, and valuable work experience. If you aspire to study in Canada and unlock your path to permanent residence, Unitia Immigration Consulting Inc is your trusted partner. Contact us at
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