Does co-op count towards PGWP? (Urgent)
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Would check with your school but DLI doesn't factor into a school degree qualifying for PGWP. I would doublecheck with your school whether you qualify for PGWP but unfortunately normally private colleges don't.
Generally as per the CIC site you would only qualify if following applies but still check with your college and ultimately decision is yours still if you want to try applying, not this forums decision
Canadian private school that can legally award degrees under provincial law (for example, Bachelors, Masters or Doctorate degree) but only if you are enrolled in a study programs leading to a degree as authorized by the province
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Can anyone share a link to prove the discussion points are correct. Thank you.
Can anyone share a link to prove the discussion points are correct. Thank you.
Hello, I am also applying for Sterling College in Surrey, BC Postgraduate Certificate in Nursing, 1yr theory and 9months Co-op. It iso
Hello, I am also applying for Sterling College in Surrey, BC Postgraduate Certificate in Nursing, 1yr theory and 9months Co-op. It is not qualified for PGWP since it’s private school. However, is this a pathway for PR?how?
Sterling College doesn't qualify for a PGWP. You should pick a different school if you want to work in Canada after you finish your studies.
No - it does not qualify for a PGWP.
No - it does not provide a path to PR.
Pick a different school.
Really? I already applied and paid my tuition fee. I applied online with dependents (husband and kids) in Philippines via agent. My agent told me that we can apply in BC PNP or Canadian Experience Class? Is this true? Btw, we are currently residing in Libya.
Sterling College is a private school. International students are eligible for a Post Graduate Work Permit once they graduate which helps them find a job and gain work experience. But it is only available for students who graduate from public schools. IRCC have issues in regards to students who graduate from private schools.
So chances are very high that you will not get a Post Graduate Work Permit after graduating from Sterling College.
To apply for Canadian Experience Class, you need to have at least one year of paid work experience in Canada. This is going to be pretty much impossible to get without a PGWP. Same thing with BC PNP. You won't have a work permit after you finish school since you don't qualify for a PGWP. So I don't see how you will qualify for this program either.
Unfortunately agents lie because they get a kick-back from the school.
Hi! Yes, I am aware that there is no PGWP in Sterling College, however, is there any pathway to PR even if I studied in private college? My agent told me will apply via BCPNP (provincial nominee) or Canadian experience Class.
Is the 9 months paid Coop program included in the duration of my studies not counted as work experience in Canada?
How will you be eligible for BCPNP or CEC if you don't have a work permit which will allow you to work and gain work experience? Work Experience is a major requirement especially for CEC which needs 12 months of Canadian work experience.