As per the recent date from IRCC November 2023, a staggering 62,410 international students, technically classified as international graduates, successfully attained permanent residency in Canada. Students are one of the important groups Canada invites to be part of their permanent resident program. The presence of various friendly immigration policies and the warm social life are the main reasons why international students prefer Canada over other destinations.
Please note that the above number corresponds to the number of students who have attained permanent residence through work experience (Post Graduation Work Permit (PGWP)). Some students have obtained permanent resident status through a different channel known as PNP, a provincial nomination program. From this group, 23,150 received PR in 2023.
PGWPs are usually issued for the duration of a particular course. The most common pathway for an international student to secure permanent resident status is to join a course a DLI which is eligible for PGWP. To seek a study permit, it is essential to possess an acceptance letter from a designated learning institution (DLI). A DLI is an educational institution authorized by a provincial or territorial government to accommodate international students.
Picture a young Indian student named Kishan who decided to pursue his higher education in Canada. Once he secured admission to a prestigious Canadian university, Kishan started his transformative journey. Here’s an imaginative outline illustrating the steps he might have taken to bring his dream to fruition:
1. Navigate through the application process to secure a spot at a Designated Learning Institution (DLI) in Canada and successfully obtain acceptance.
2. Acquire a Canadian study permit, providing the legal authorization to pursue studies in Canada.
3. complete his chosen program of study and proceed to apply for the Post Graduation Work Permit (PGWP).
4. Garner valuable work experience in Canada post-graduation, contributing significantly to his eligibility for Permanent Residency (PR).
5. Initiate the application for permanent residence, selecting either the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) or a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) aligned with his profile, leveraging his Canadian work experience.
6. Fulfill the eligibility criteria for Canadian citizenship, including meeting residency requirements and language proficiency standards.
7. When eligible, apply for Canadian citizenship, marking the culmination of Raj’s remarkable journey.
