Immigration for Students - Education-Based Immigration to Canada
There are several safe pathways to
immigrate to Canada. Immigration to Canada as an international
student is one of the clearest ways to become a Canadian permanent
resident. Canada is well-known for its prominent education system.
Many Canadian universities and colleges are among the top-ranked
learning institutions in the world. In addition, the Canadian
government promotes Canadian education and is seeking foreign
nationals to apply for higher education in Canada. All this combined
makes Immigration for students very easy in Canada!
International graduates are ideal candidates for immigration to
Canada, as they possess the skills and knowledge required in the
Canadian labour market, they have fluency in the Canadian official
languages, and they already are familiar with life in Canada. In
2020, Canada became the third most popular country in the world for
foreign students.
Immigration for studentsTo increase your chances of immigration
through education in Canada, we recommend you apply for a program
that lasts at least two academic years. This will allow you to apply
for a work permit after graduation. It is also very important that
your program will be in the Designated Learning Institution that
participates in the Post-Graduation Work Permit Program. Most
private colleges do not participate in the program, so graduating
from such programs will not allow you to immigrate afterwards.
As an international student in Canada, you have the right to
part-time work while studying. Currently, the Canadian government
allows foreign students to work up to 20 hours weekly.
If you are married or have a common-law partner and/or dependent
children, they can come to Canada with you! Spouses of international
students can get an open work permit and your children can get a
study permit to attend a public school at the time of your academic
program.
Immigration through education is a lengthy process, but it is also
the most smooth since adaptation to a new country is gradual.
Immigration for students consists of several stages:
Stage 1:
Enroll in the Academic Program
The first step to Immigration for students is to become a student.
You will need to be admitted to an academic program in Canada. It
could be an undergraduate (bachelor's degree), postgraduate program
(master's degree or Ph.D.) or postgraduate certificate or diploma.
Once you receive a Letter of Acceptance from your college or
university, we can prepare and submit your application for a study
permit.
Stage 2: Obtaining a Study Permit and
other documents
To study in Canada you will need proper documents from the Canadian
government. During this stage, you also receive the instructions
regarding the documents we will need to apply for a Study Permit and
if you are not from the visa-exempt country, you will also need a
Temporary Resident Visa (if required). If your spouse and/or
children are coming with you, we will also need to apply for a Work
Permit for your spouse and a Study Permit for your children.
Stage 3: Study in Canada
Once your application for the Study Permit and other documents has
been approved, you will get a Letter of Introduction from
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). With this
letter, you will be able to get your Study Permit when you arrive in
Canada. A study permit will be issued by the border officer when you
land in Canada. At this stage, your task is to complete your
educational program.
Stage 4: Post Graduate Work Permit
Application
When you complete your education program, you become eligible for a
Post Graduate Work Permit. It is an Open Work Permit that allows you
to work for any Canadian employer. You will also need to extend your
Temporary Resident Visa (if applicable) and get new Work/Study
Permits for your family members (if applicable). Once you get a Post
Graduate Work Permit you can legally stay in Canada for a period of
your permit. This time is intended for your immigration.
Stage 5: Choosing your immigration path
Once you become eligible for any immigration program we will prepare
and submit your Permanent Resident application. Depending on your
situation we will advise the proper immigration path. Immigration
for students at this point is possible via Express Entry's Canadian
Experience Class or relevant provincial streams. In the case of the
provincial immigration strategy, we will first apply for a
provincial nomination and then apply for permanent residence
Stage 6: Application processing
The Federal government will check your application for completeness
and make sure that you satisfy all the requirements of your
immigration program. During this stage, you will have to pass the
medical exam and background check. The background check consists of
criminality and security assessments. In some cases, the IRCC may
request additional documents to make a final decision.
Stage 7: Becoming a Permanent Resident
Once all checks are cleared, you will receive a Ready for Visa email
with the request to send your passports or passport copies to the
Visa office. 3-4 weeks after that you will get a Confirmation of the
Permanent Residency. With this document, you will be able to do the
landing. After the landing, you will be officially a Permanent
Resident of Canada.