PR after finishing MSc - but leaving to do a PhD.

[olvine101]

I am currently finishing up my MSc at a Canadian university, I also completed my undergraduate degree in Canada, from a different institution. I know that I want to take a year off an work in Canada after I finish my MSc, and am eligible for my PGWP. However, after that year off, I would like to pursue my PhD, and this involves the possibility of leaving Canada, and perhaps going to the US or to the UK.

Does anyone have any advice for my best options to gain my PR and eventually my citizenship?

TIA

 

[canuck78]

Yes you should qualify for PGWP if you have been studying full-time without unscheduled breaks for your masters. The 2 years should give you a 3 year PGWP. You will have to look at the various PR programs. There are some that are specifically for masters/phd students. Seems like you don't have work experience so you may have to wait until you have 1 year of work experience. Given that you need to meet an RO for both PR and citizenship it will likely be impossible to work for a year and then leave to do a PhD while pursuing PR and citizenship. You can complete your PhD and then apply for PR from abroad.

 

[olvine101]

Yes you should qualify for PGWP if you have been studying full-time without unscheduled breaks for your masters. The 2 years should give you a 3 year PGWP. You will have to look at the various PR programs. There are some that are specifically for masters/phd students. Seems like you don't have work experience so you may have to wait until you have 1 year of work experience. Given that you need to meet an RO for both PR and citizenship it will likely be impossible to work for a year and then leave to do a PhD while pursuing PR and citizenship. You can complete your PhD and then apply for PR from abroad.

Can I apply for the Ontario provincial nominee program?

 

[canuck78]

Can I apply for the Ontario provincial nominee program?

You have to look based on your own profile. Given that a PhD will usually take 5 years you won't be able to meet a residency requirement. Attending school is not a valid reason for not meeting a RO.

 

[StonicStone]

You may consider doing PhD via distance edu./online/Part Time while remaining in Canada & applying towards PR

I am currently finishing up my MSc at a Canadian university, I also completed my undergraduate degree in Canada, from a different institution. I know that I want to take a year off an work in Canada after I finish my MSc, and am eligible for my PGWP. However, after that year off, I would like to pursue my PhD, and this involves the possibility of leaving Canada, and perhaps going to the US or to the UK.

Does anyone have any advice for my best options to gain my PR and eventually my citizenship?

TIA