Discover some of the best immigration pathways for international students in Canada.
In the last decade, the international student population in Canada has increased exponentially. Not only does the Canadian government reward international students with additional immigration points, but it has also established multiple programs to ensure that these graduates remain in Canada after graduation.
If you want to study in Canada with immigration in mind, one of the most-pressing factors you need to consider is LOCATION.
Location, Location, Location
Canada is one of the largest countries in the world and consists of ten provinces and three territories. Deciding where to study in Canada will be one of the most critical decisions you’ll need to make before starting your application.
Because some provinces offer more opportunities than others, it is pertinent that you choose a province that suits your circumstances.
Canada’s Provincial Nomination Programs
Each province in Canada has its own immigration system that is independent of the federal government. This simply means that each province can directly nominate foreign candidates and invite them to apply for immigration through one of their Provincial Nomination Programs (PNPs).
Provincial Nomination Programs are designed to fulfill the economic needs of the province. As each province has its own unique labor market needs, not all programs are available in every province. For instance, someone who would qualify for one of the programs under British Columbia might not be eligible for any of the programs under Ontario. This is why it is important to cover your bases and plan your immigration journey ahead.
Provincial Immigration Options Designed for
International Students
ONTARIO
If you are planning on pursuing a Master’s Degree in Canada, Ontario would be a good option. This is because international students who complete a Master’s Degree in Canada may be eligible for Ontario’s Master’s Graduate Stream.
To learn more about this stream, click here.
BRITISH COLUMBIA
Similar to Ontario, British Columbia also offers an immigration stream to post-graduate candidates. One of the advantages of this stream is that it does not require the applicant to have a valid job offer to apply.
Learn more about this stream here.
MANITOBA
If you choose to study in Manitoba, you might be eligible for one of the three immigration streams dedicated to international students. These are the career pathway stream, the graduate internship pathway, and the international graduate entrepreneur pilot stream.
Learn more about these streams here.
ATLANTIC CANADA
Atlantic Canada represents four Canadian provinces; New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Newfoundland and Labrador, and Prince Edward Island.
This is also a good option for international students who want to attain permanent residency in Canada. The program that applies to all four provinces was recently made into a permanent program and will be available to international graduates who have finished their studies in an eligible educational institution in one of the four Atlantic provinces.
Learn more about this program here.
Study to Permanent Residency Pathway
According to Statistics Canada, almost 75% of international students who were granted a Post Graduate Work Permit (PGWP) became Canadian Permanent Residents. This only comes to prove that the Study to Residency pathway is one of the more effective ways to immigrate to Canada.
To learn more about the Study to Residency Pathway or Provincial Immigration Pathways for International Students, schedule a free consultation with us today.
