Study Permit and Post-Graduation Work Permit

[AnneCordelia]

Hello again,

I recently started a new topic on the Visitors section (to which a member promptly replied), but this time I have a different question. As I stated before, I'd like to someday immigrate to Canada but, other than finding the most convenient way to do it, I am first and foremost looking to do it legally. Up until recently, I wanted to apply for Express Entry but I have a very wild imagination and started to panic because I feel like this is the most uncertain way to do it (correct me if I'm wrong). Since I've been meaning to do my master's for a while now, I have decided to do that first and take it from there (meaning I will try to get an off-campus job and later on try to get a post-graduation work permit, which is a totally legit route according to the CIC website), instead of applying for EE without having any points on the "adaptability" section, among other things (mainly me overthinking the whole thing, lol). So, my questions are:

(1) In this case (which differs from the one I presented on my first topic) when I apply for the study permit, should I let the IO know that, if the opportunity presented itself, I'd apply for a work permit and eventually for PR? Of course, I will also try to prove to him/her that I would return to my country in the event of expiry of my study/work permit (supposing I don't extend it).

(2) Would mentioning this affect my chances of getting a study permit regardless of my travel history (I am Dominican and have had several visas throughout the years, including a renewed 10-year US Visa), my admission letter, my proof of funds and my significant ties to my home country?

I believe this qualifies as dual intent but I don't want to assume anything! Also, I just consider every possible scenario and I wonder if failing to mention something will affect any subsequent applications I submit in the future.

Thank you again for your time and help.

 

[COSMICPIRATE]

If we can forget about EE or FSWP and other direct immigration protocol for a moment. Then most legit way for you indeed is dual intent but to convince VO with dual intent is, may I say, impossible. And yes if you mention that for a normal study permit(which only purpose is to admit student in Canada who will go back home after study http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/study/study-who.asp), you will get refused. Because mentioning that shows your "Purpose of visit" is not true and you have weak "Home Tie" so in desperate measures you might stay illegally in Canada.

I think you are having problem with perspectives here. Why don't you see it in this way : You are going for higher education which will enhance your employment opportunities back home. Now if you feel like staying in Canada you will do it with the provisions provided by the Canadian government. But all this about staying comes way later. Can you completely dismiss the probability that you might not want to stay in Canada? No you cannot!
So why don't you apply for a proper study permit as a legit student who will come back after study. As immigrating to Canada is not your immediate plan so why the heck should you mention it ??? ?

In essence, prepare your paper for study permit that fulfills the eligibility requirement as mentioned in the link above. Show strong home tie, choose relevant course to your educational past and enhanced employment opportunities in your home country, proof of funding and whatever else needed for a successful study permit application. Best of luck.

 

[AnneCordelia]

Hi!

I completely agree with you. I tend to overthink everything which ultimately complicates things, but I concluded shortly after posting this that not mentioning anything about staying in Canada is best, considering that my main goal at the moment is to complete my master's degree and I don't know how things will unfold once I'm done with school. I'm a dummy! What I do know is that whatever happens, I'll do things by the book.

Thanks for replying!

 

[COSMICPIRATE]

All the best !!! Plz do Update !!!!