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If they match the conditions of the Canadian immigration program they apply under, international students studying in Canada may apply for Canadian permanent residence status while they are still enrolled in school or after they have finished. The practice of simultaneously applying for a Canada study visa and permanent resident status is known as “dual purpose,” and it is recognized under Canadian immigration law.
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You may wish to consider any if the following programs:
Student applicants must have at least 12 months of work experience in Canada in a skilled occupation to be eligible for the Canadian Experience Class (candidates must apply within three years of obtaining 1 year of qualifying experience). By requesting a Canadian Post-Graduation Job Permit, students can gain the necessary work experience in Canada. It is crucial to remember that the Canadian work experience requirement does not apply to part-time work experience obtained while enrolled in school or as part of a study program (such as internships and co-ops).
The Canadian Experience Class is an immigration scheme designed for temporary foreign employees in Canada who desire to become Permanent Residents.
Temporary foreign workers are excellent immigrants and are likely to stay in Canada. The Canadian government is aware that a temporary foreign worker’s absorption into Canadian culture greatly enhances the possibility that they will eventually become permanent residents and integrate economically. As temporary foreign employees and international students, members of the Canadian Experience Class generally built significant networks in Canada.
Candidates for the Canadian Experience Class will be accepted as long as they achieve the basic requirements because the program is administered on a pass/fail basis (and are not found inadmissible for reasons such as criminal or medical inadmissibility). Candidates who are chosen to participate in this Canadian immigration program will acquire permanent residency status in Canada.
The following minimal qualifications must be met by applicants for the Canadian Experience Class. Candidates should possess:
Achieved a Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) threshold of 5 (“initial intermediate”) or 7 (“adequate intermediate proficiency”) depending on the job being used to qualify; A minimum of 12 months of “skilled,” professional or technical work experience in Canada within 36 months of the date of application.
Please note that Candidates must submit documentation of their work history, such as pay stubs, tax returns, and letters of recommendation. Candidates must have acquired their experience in Canada with the required federal government authorization.
All during the application procedure, CEC Applicants may stay in Canada. As long as the applicant’s Canadian work experience was acquired no more than three years before to submitting their application, they may apply for the Canadian Experience Class from either inside or outside of Canada. The “bridging open work permit” can be a good choice for you if you are already employed in Canada and your current temporary work permit will expire before your CEC application can be finalized. While they wait for a final decision on their application for permanent residency, applicants may continue working with the help of a “bridging open work permit.”
The CEC seems to be the best option for international students to get permanent residence, it is important we talk about the Post-Graduation Work Permit, for that’s how you can get the requisite work experience.
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You are qualified to apply for a Post-Graduation Work Permit if you have successfully finished your studies at an eligible Canadian post-secondary institution in an approved program. International grads can work for any employer in Canada with Post-Graduation Work Permits.
A Post-Graduation Work Permit, which is a “open” work permit that is not employer-specific, offers new graduates more job options than a work permit that is subject to labor market verification. Graduates from other countries can work for any employer in Canada, in any sector, and in any province or territory with a Post-Graduation Work Permit. Depending on the length of the applicable academic program, graduates from abroad may be eligible for a Post-Graduation Work Permit with a maximum duration of three years. It is not necessary for applicants for a Post-Graduation Work Permit to already have a work offer from Canada.
Among the requirements for obtaining a Post-Graduation Work Permit are:
When you apply for a Post-Graduation Work Permit, you must have a current study permit.
It is crucial to remember that your academic program must last at least two years in order to qualify for a three-year Post-Graduation Work Permit. You might qualify for a Post-Graduation Work Permit if your academic program lasts longer than eight months but less than two years. This permit would be valid for the same period of time as your program of study.
You may be eligible for a three-year open work visa if, within two years of having previously finished an accredited academic program, you acquire a one-year degree or diploma from an accredited educational institution.
If you meet all requirements, but your last semester of study was not full-time, an exception may be made. You may still apply for a Post-Graduation Work Permit in such circumstances.
International students who have successfully completed an accredited program of study in Quebec and who speak French at an intermediate level may be eligible for immigration to Canada under this scheme. For this Quebec immigration scheme, prior Canadian employment experience is not necessary.
Through the provincial nominee processes they have in place, many provinces provide Canadian immigration programs for international students. Typically, candidates must have completed a degree of postsecondary education in Canada. Province-specific requirements may differ; on occasion, a job offer and work experience are needed. PNPs are a well-liked alternative for Canadian immigration since they frequently process applications for permanent residency more quickly than other immigration programs.