Studying and settling in Canada is always a topic of interest. In fact, the number of international students studying and settling in Canada has significantly increased in recent years. Below are the top 5 reasons why you should consider settling in Canada with the latest immigration policies in place.
Canada is one of the countries with the highest quality education and living standards in the world. Studying and graduating in Canada means that you are holding a prestigious degree, highly regarded for its excellence and recognized globally.
As an international student, you are fully eligible to obtain an off-campus work permit. Therefore, you can work 20 hours per week in any job position that fits your study and holiday schedule.
For example, if you enroll at Confederation College – where many programs require students to participate in internships (Co-op programs), top-performing students can get paid during their internships. The current minimum wage is CAD 14 per hour.
The PGWP is a type of permit that allows students to stay and work in Canada after graduation. The work experience gained through the PGWP helps international students qualify to apply for permanent residency in Canada under the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) program.
The PGWP is issued to international students after completing a program of at least 8 months. The duration of the PGWP does not exceed the length of the study program, with a maximum of up to 3 years. After obtaining the PGWP, students can apply to work at any company, work full-time for 40 hours per week, and receive extra-time pay at 1.5 times the regular rate, just like Canadian citizens.
After completing your studies, both you and your spouse are eligible for a post-graduation work permit for the duration of your study program. This means you are allowed to work and live in Canada while your Canadian permanent residency application is being processed, ensuring you can settle in Canada. International students can stay for up to three years after graduation to seek employment. This presents an attractive opportunity for you to develop a stable and long-term career in Canada.
You can bring your spouse and family to Canada while you are studying. Your spouse is eligible for an open work permit to work in Canada. Additionally, after settling, you have the ability to sponsor your family to immigrate to Canada long-term, enjoying benefits from one of the safest countries in the world.
To immigrate to Canada through the study pathway, you will choose a study program you like to study abroad. For example, you can choose the Nursing program at Confederation College. After successfully graduating and gaining some work experience, you can apply for permanent residency without leaving Canada.
Additionally, Canada supports the AIPP settlement program. The AIPP (Atlantic Immigration Pilot Program) is a pilot program launched in March 2017 to help business owners recruit foreign workers and attract international students to study, stay, work, and settle in one of the four Atlantic provinces: Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Newfoundland and Labrador.
This is an ideal opportunity for those who want to settle in Canada but do not meet the requirements of the Federal Skilled Worker Program (Express Entry) or the traditional Provincial Nominee Program (PNP).
The Canadian government has also launched a new immigration program at the end of 2019, the Rural Northern Immigration Pilot (RNIP). This is an immigration program in Canada built on the Atlantic Immigration Pilot Program (AIPP) to facilitate:
With these reasons, Canada is a worthy consideration for your long-term study and settlement plans.
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