More International students are Becoming Canadian Immigrants Because of the Work Experience and High Paying Jobs in Canada

For international students, Canada is the most preferred study destination. An increasing number of overseas students are choosing to stay in Canada and eventually seek for Permanent Residency. International students make up the majority of the Canadian population. A report by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has suggested that from the year 2000 to 2019 the number of study permits holders in Canada has increased from 122,700 to 642,500.

A report by Statistics Canada suggests that international students receive permanent residency in Canada within 10 years after getting their study permits. More and more international students travel to Canada to pursue higher educations in hopes of becoming a permanent resident of Canada after graduation. However, Non-university post-secondary programs may be easier to get into than university programs.

Eligible Students for Permanent Residency                

Those international students who have worked during their studies in Canada and after graduation are more likely to become Permanent Residents of Canada. Also those who are doing a higher paying job in Canada have bright chances to become permanent residents of Canada.

Reports suggests that 87 percent international graduates who received their work permits between 2005 to 2009, and earned more than $50,000 annually successfully earned permanent residency of Canada.

How International Students Benefit Canada

International students are an integral part of the Canadian community. International students immensely benefit the Canadian economy, as international students are good candidates of the Canadian labor market. The Government of Canada also proposes many student friendly policies to facilitate international students. International students who choose to work in Canada after graduation may gain more advantage over others immigrants coming from abroad.

International students who graduate from any Designated Learning Institute (DLI) of Canada are eligible to apply for a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP). This will allow the international graduates to gain work experience in Canada. Masters and Doctoral students with foreign experience often tend to apply directly for Permanent Residency than taking the Post-Graduation Work Permit route.

Candidates who have a year of work experience and demonstrate proficiency in any of the two official languages of Canada which are English and French may be eligible to get the permanent residency through Canadian Experience Class (CEC).