PR after study in Canada
Students who have studied in Canada and want to stay in this country can obtain Canadian permanent residence through two methods:
- Federal Method: This method is suitable for students who have received their degree from an accredited Canadian university or college. After graduation, students can apply for a Post-Study Work permit(PGWP). With this permit, students can work in Canada between 8 months and 3 years depending on the duration of the study period. After completing the work period, they can apply for permanent residence in Canada through the Canadian Experience Program (CEC).
- Provincial Method: This method is suitable for students who want to live in a specific Canadian province. Each Canadian province has its own immigration programs. To participate in these programs, students must meet certain conditions.
Both of the above methods may seem a little long and expensive at first glance, but in the current situation, they are considered the best way to immigrate to Canada.
Obtaining PR after study in Canada
To obtain PR after study in Canada, students must go through the following steps:
Studying at an accredited Canadian university or college
Obtaining a Canadian study visa
Graduation from a Canadian university or college
Obtaining the necessary conditions to obtain permanent residence through one of the federal or provincial methods
Advantages and disadvantages of obtaining permanent residence in Canada through education
Advantages:
The possibility of studying in prestigious Canadian universities and colleges
Gain work and life experience in Canada
The possibility of obtaining permanent residence in Canada
Disadvantages:
The high cost of studying in Canada
Need to have a degree in English or French with a high score or complete the prerequisite language course at the desired university
High competition to obtain permanent residency through education
Federal method
In the federal method, students can apply for permanent residence in Canada through the following two programs:
- Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP): This program is designed for skilled workers who have the necessary skills and experience to work in Canada. To participate in this program, students must have at least one year of work experience in one of Canada’s required occupations. They must also score at least 67 out of 100 points on the federal scoring system.
- Canadian Work Experience Program (CEC): This program is designed for students who have worked in this country for at least one year after graduating from Canada. To participate in this program, students must have a valid degree from a Canadian university or college. They must also obtain at least CLB 7 level in English or French language test.
Canada’s federal scoring system
Canada’s federal scoring system assigns points to permanent residency applicants based on the following factors:
- Age: Applicants who are younger get more points.
- Education: Applicants with a higher educational qualification will earn more points.
- Work experience: Applicants with more work experience earn more points.
- Language: Applicants with higher language skills will get more points.
- Adaptability: Applicants with higher adaptability skills will score higher.
In the table below, the maximum points that each applicant can get in each of these factors are given:
| Factor | Maximum Points |
|---|---|
| Age | 12 |
| Education | 25 |
| Work Experience | 15 |
| Language | 28 |
| Adaptability | 10 |
General conditions for participation in the federal method
- Have a valid degree from a Canadian university or college
- Minimum CLB level 7 in English or French language test
- Having work experience in one of Canada’s required occupations (for the FSWP program)
- At least 18 years of age
General conditions for participating in the provincial method
In the provincial way, students can apply for permanent residence in Canada through Provincial Nominee Programs (PNP). Each Canadian province has its own immigration programs. The conditions and requirements of these programs are different depending on the province. But in general, students must have the following conditions:
- Have a valid degree from a Canadian university or college
- Minimum score of CLB 7 in English or French language test
- Having work experience in one of the jobs required by the province
- Having the skills and experience required by the province
International students who have studied in Canada have good opportunities to obtain Canadian permanent residence. Federal and provincial methods each have their own advantages and disadvantages. Students should choose the best way to obtain permanent residence in Canada according to their conditions and goals.
Converting a study permit to permanent residence in Canada
After graduating from educational institutions, students can apply for permanent residence in Canada through federal or provincial immigration procedures.
For example, if a student wants to apply for Canadian permanent residency through the Canadian Work Experience (CEC) program, they must first have one year of work experience in Canada. For this, he/she must first apply for a post-study work visa (PGWP) and after receiving the visa, start working in Canada. After one year of work, he can apply for the CEC program through the Express Entry system and convert his visa to permanent residence in Canada.
