Student visa and then Immigration

[HarkiratBhalla]

Friends i am 36 years old and planning to do 1 year diploma course in Canada and after that i wish to take PR . Do you think so this is right route to move to Canada.

Need expert advise on this.

 

[thestunner316]

Friends i am 36 years old and planning to do 1 year diploma course in Canada and after that i wish to take PR . Do you think so this is right route to move to Canada.

Need expert advise on this.

depends on what your educational qualifications are, and what your work experience is...
usually getting student visa on diplomas is quite hard anyways... FYI

 

[jaymax]

Friends i am 36 years old and planning to do 1 year diploma course in Canada and after that i wish to take PR . Do you think so this is right route to move to Canada.

Need expert advise on this.

You are 36 right now. After your diploma you will be 37. You will still need to make an EE profile where you ll lose points due to age.

Do a check on your CRS score at 37 age. How much does it become. If its below 450 this approach will only cost you money and wont bring any results.

 

[Ioftenyell]

Friends i am 36 years old and planning to do 1 year diploma course in Canada and after that i wish to take PR . Do you think so this is right route to move to Canada.

Need expert advise on this.

Dear friend, I did exactly the same thing you did and here I am in Canada. Just make sure you apply for a decent program to maximize your chances of getting a job offer. Do not wait until you arrive to create your EE profile. Just take the IELTS, aim to get 9 in all the 4 components and you'll be golden. Nevertheless, previous work experience and education are paramount. You will be granted only one year of Post Graduation Work Permit and you'd have to be relentless to get a job and convey that year into meaningful work experience that counts towards your PR status.

Best of luck, and take most of the information from this blog with a pinch of salt. Many outland applicants saying dumb things to create discouragement among potential peers.

 

[HarkiratBhalla]

Dear friend, I did exactly the same thing you did and here I am in Canada. Just make sure you apply for a decent program to maximize your chances of getting a job offer. Do not wait until you arrive to create your EE profile. Just take the IELTS, aim to get 9 in all the 4 components and you'll be golden. Nevertheless, previous work experience and education are paramount. You will be granted only one year of Post Graduation Work Permit and you'd have to be relentless to get a job and convey that year into meaningful work experience that counts towards your PR status.

Best of luck, and take most of the information from this blog with a pinch of salt. Many outland applicants saying dumb things to create discouragement among potential peers.

Thank you so much for encouraging me for the path i am in. Just to inform i am a MBA from India with work experience of 11 years. I am into product management and thinking to do something in the same stream.

Which programme to select is the main concern i am working on it.

 

[scylla]

Thank you so much for encouraging me for the path i am in. Just to inform i am a MBA from India with work experience of 11 years. I am into product management and thinking to do something in the same stream.

Which programme to select is the main concern i am working on it.

Best option would be to do another MBA

 

[dell2]

Do 2 year program, don't waste PGWP with 1 year.

PGWP is one time thing only

 

[economicalindian]

Very Encouraging words

Dear friend, I did exactly the same thing you did and here I am in Canada. Just make sure you apply for a decent program to maximize your chances of getting a job offer. Do not wait until you arrive to create your EE profile. Just take the IELTS, aim to get 9 in all the 4 components and you'll be golden. Nevertheless, previous work experience and education are paramount. You will be granted only one year of Post Graduation Work Permit and you'd have to be relentless to get a job and convey that year into meaningful work experience that counts towards your PR status.

Best of luck, and take most of the information from this blog with a pinch of salt. Many outland applicants saying dumb things to create discouragement among potential peers.

 

[Ioftenyell]

Do 2 year program, don't waste PGWP with 1 year.

PGWP is one time thing only

This is important. However, not everyone has $30K to spare in 2 years of school. Perhaps, OP has only $15K. Who knows? only him/her. Hopefully he has the money to apply for an MBA which according to my own reseach the cheapest option would be Ryerson U starting at $20K.

 

[pfse]

Dear friend, I did exactly the same thing you did and here I am in Canada. Just make sure you apply for a decent program to maximize your chances of getting a job offer. Do not wait until you arrive to create your EE profile. Just take the IELTS, aim to get 9 in all the 4 components and you'll be golden. Nevertheless, previous work experience and education are paramount. You will be granted only one year of Post Graduation Work Permit and you'd have to be relentless to get a job and convey that year into meaningful work experience that counts towards your PR status.

Best of luck, and take most of the information from this blog with a pinch of salt. Many outland applicants saying dumb things to create discouragement among potential peers.

Good for you. But I also know few ppl who did the same and ended up returning to their home country, regretting for wasted time and money. Completing course in Canada and even Canadian job experience doesn't guaranty PR. Trying getting PR through "student route" is a big risk considering age of applicant, education he wants to pursue and PGWP length.

 

[kateg]

Good for you. But I also know few ppl who did the same and ended up returning to their home country, regretting for wasted time and money. Completing course in Canada and even Canadian job experience doesn't guaranty PR. Trying getting PR through "student route" is a big risk considering age of applicant, education he wants to pursue and PGWP length.

It really depends on the person. I found a job with a LMIA while I was a student, which got an automatic 600 points and qualified for PR. You need the skills, and they need to be in something where there is a shortage in Canada. It might mean going somewhere remote, but it's doable.

 

[economicalindian]

can you list down some skills which are in shortage

It really depends on the person. I found a job with a LMIA while I was a student, which got an automatic 600 points and qualified for PR. You need the skills, and they need to be in something where there is a shortage in Canada. It might mean going somewhere remote, but it's doable.

 

[economicalindian]

I was not able to find any announcement related to the changes proposed for international students in express entry

 

[newmoon_h]

If it is possible try to go for a two years program. After one year you will get one year PGWP only, which is not often sufficient to get one year Canadian job experience. Try go get a high score in language test. By the time you will arrive, you will know how much extra points the immigration minister gives to the international students. Calculate your CRS and see how much points do you get in total. It will help you to make a better decision. Also, I don't want to discourage you, but considering your age this will be a very risky decision. Don't rely on the skill shortage only.

 

[omarimam]

I was not able to find any announcement related to the changes proposed for international students in express entry

Its not posted yet, they said in a few weeks!

Stay strong!