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Definition of post secondary in Canadian experience class

psvirk

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hi,
i am here a student taking education for associate degree of science , i have a question whether associate degree counts under post secondary education? my associate degree program is for 2 years. and what about working after graduation am i eligible for 3 or 1 year work permit after associate degree.
 

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"Post-secondary" means "after high school," so, yes, an associate degree would count as post-secondary. If your program meets the other requirements, it would count toward the education requirement for the CEC program. You would probably be eligible for a 3 year PGWP.
 

psvirk

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what do u mean by " If your program meets the other requirements, it would count toward the education requirement for the CEC program " is there any requirements for program ?
 

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Are there any requirements? :) Of course there are. You can start reading here...
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/cec/graduates.asp

.... and here...
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/resources/manuals/op/op25-eng.pdf
 

Cdn28

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Correct, if your associate degree is at at a college or university, it is considered post-secondary education. You may also want to investigate getting your educational equivalency credentials underway.