How to get a Permanent Residency after studying in Canada?

How to get PR after studying in Canada?

Getting a ‘Permanent Residence’ (PR) is now the Great Canadian Dream for almost every international student in Canada. In fact, in recent times, studying in Canada is seen as an alternative pathway to getting a PR.

Well, it seems quite effective as well. This blog will be a perfect handbook for all international students in Canada. Read to know how you get a Permanent Residency after studying in Canada.

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Canada PR process for students.

As you plan for your PR through a student visa, your top priority must be education. Make sure to follow your academics well. Make friends, visit new places, and most importantly- Work Part-time!
Almost every international student in Canada works part-time. This helps them with managing their living and academic expenses. And the best part is – you can work part-time in Canada for up to 20 hours per week. During academic breaks, you can work full-time.

If you have completed studies in Canada, then your Canadian education adds up an extra point for your profile. Additionally, your  Post Graduation Work Permit experience also adds into CRS points.

Can I Apply for PR after studying in Canada?

Yes, you can apply for permanent residency after your studies in Canada. But you must satisfy the point criteria before applying for PR. Being a student in Canada and having Canadian work experience through  Post Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) will be an added advantage.

Guessing what is a PGWP?
Canada has a work permit EXCLUSIVELY for international students after graduation called – PGWP. Abbreviated as Post Graduation Work Permit (PGWP), this work permit is a type of an Open Work Permit.

Once you graduate, you can apply for a PGWP. The duration of PGWP is usually the same duration as your study permit, up to a maximum of three years. Master’s degree graduates with programs lasting at least 8 months (but less than 2 years) are eligible for a 3 year PGWP.

The work experience you earn during a PGWP will help you earn more points.

How to get PR in Canada after 2-year study?

There are multiple immigration pathways that you can choose to become Permanent Residency after studying in Canada.

Make sure that you are eligible in terms of your education, language skills and work experience which will award you with points for PR application. Various programs are given by :

1. Federal Skilled Workers Program (FSWP)

FSWP is a program under the Express Entry stream that targets skilled workers. This is a point based system and  invites skilled  professionals to migrate to Canada based on their skills and points. Your skilled work experience, language ability and education etc.adds into your  points and it will help you to get a selection to apply for PR .

2. Canadian Experience Class (CEC)

The minimum requirement needed for Canadian Experience Class is Canadian skilled work experience and language ability. Once you’ve earned a minimum of 1-year of full time experience in a skilled occupation (within 3 years) in Canada you can apply for PR under the Canadian Experience Class. Firstly, you must create an Express Entry Profile. Now sit back and wait to receive an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for PR. Then apply for a PR under the CEC stream.

3. Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)

This program is for those who want to live in a specific province or territory and want to get PR. In most of the provinces there are programs for the International Students who have completed their education from a recognised post-secondary institution to apply for PR under Provincial Nominee Program. But also need to show that you have the skills and work experience to contribute to the economy of a specific province or territory. Each of the provinces and territories in Canada has different types of immigration programs. Based on interest and demand for professions, you can choose the provinces.

4. Atlantic immigration program

Through this program international students can work and live in one of the 4 Atlantic provinces in Canada – New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island or Newfoundland and Labrador. If you are a recent graduate from a designated post-secondary institution in Atlantic Canada and you received a job offer from a designated employer in Atlantic Canada then you can participate in the program.

5. Rural and Northern immigration pilot program

This is a community driven  program designed to benefit the economic immigration to smaller communities. In this program you can apply for PR even without work experience if you have graduated with a  master’s degree or any other credential for more than two years as a full-time student and have received the certificates 18 months before applying for PR. Additionally the student must be in the community for the length of the study.

Canada PR requirement for students

To apply for PR under the Express Entry system, students need to meet the minimum eligibility requirement of 67 points out of 100. An added advantage is that Canadian education and experience will earn you additional points.

Additionally, the candidates must have the following documents to stay back in Canada.

Why do students choose Canada?

There is something about Canada that makes students flock in numbers to study and settle. With its excellent lifestyle and benefits, almost every student chooses the Great Canadian Dream- Permanent Residence!

In this blog, you learned how you can get Permanent Residency after studying in Canada. Choose your best immigration pathway and have a great life in Canada. Happy Canada!

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