VARIOUS IMMIGRATION PROGRAMMES FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS IN CANADA

[matt84]

Hi,

Corrections:

Not just Master's... if one is pursuing any PG certificate/ diploma or UG certificate, diploma or Bachelor's course... above rules will be applicable for all except for special Master degree & PHD holder streams for students passing out from the provinces of Sask. and Ontario.

Also remember: Skilled job: NOC O,A, or B
Semi-Skilled jobs - NOC C
Unskilled jobs - NOC D.

PNPs:

1. Nova Scotia - Full time permanent job of NOC O,A,or B. In some cases NOC C jobs are acceptable (as per labour market demand), need to work for min. 3 months... applicable for all.

2. NL - If course done form NL province, then no need to work for any duration. 1 can directly apply for PNP nomination , provided they have a skilled job offer (NOC O,A or B), in their field of study. Outside NL province students, need to work for 12 months in a skilled job before applying for NL PNP.

3. Ontario - Only for Ontario based universities -Master and PHD graduates.. no job offer needed, direct PNP provided, 1 meets certain conditions such as showing 11,083$ consistently fr past 6 months (at the time of applying without job). One need to spend atleast 1 year in Ontario and can apply in the final sem of their studies (like if Master is of more than 1 year). 1000 limit only for Master degree students. For graduates (in or outside Ontario students) who are not Master or PHD degree holders.. whole set of rules including getting a skilled job offer from an approved employer. No need to work for certain number of months, and direct PNP nomination if shown skilled approved employer 's job offer.

4. Manitoba- need to get ANY FULL TIME job with a SINGLE employer, do that same job for min. 6 months, and then apply for PNP. Only difference and advantage for Manitoba based students..that there will be faster processing of PNP applications, will be given 1st priority.

5. B.C - Usually should have completed a min. 12 months course in or outside B.C. Should have pursued an approved degree programme form an approved educational institute. Should have a full time skilled (NOC O,A or B) job offer. The job offer must be from an approved employer. There is no need to work for certain number of months. The BC PNP will also consider applications for positions under Skill Levels C and D of the NOC Matrix where the employer can demonstrate that there is a structured plan for career progression to an occupation at Skill Level 0, A or B. Nominee applicants whose eligibility is based on a job offer in a NOC C or D occupation may be required to submit a language proficiency test.

There is another Entry Level and Semi-Skilled stream for foreign workers, where NOC C and D jobs are usually considered under 2 years pilot project in Northeast Development Region of B.C for 3 specific sectors -
•Tourism and Hospitality
•Long-Haul Trucking
•Food Processing
where, applicants need to gain 9 months work experience. So, students after getting PGWP..can go for PR via this route too.
To know more about this B.C PNP pilot Entry Level and Semi-Skilled stream see: http://www.welcomebc.ca/wbc/immigration/come/work/about/strategic_occupations/entry_level/who.page

6. Alberta - ONLY for students of recognized educational institutes of Alberta. Must have a full time skilled job in their field of study, do it for 6 months..and then apply for Alberta PNP.

7. Saskatchewan- Master and Phd graduates of Saskatchewan based universities i.e Univ. of Sask and Univ. of Regina, get direct PNP nomination without a job offer, provided they fulfill certain conditions like showing min. 10,000$( for a single person)in bank a/c at the time of nomination..so as to show proof, one can live for some time without a job. Other graduates of Sask based educational institutes need to do min. 6 months (960 hours) in any type of jobs like full time, part time, co-op, on campus..and at the end of 6 months/960 hours must have ANY full time job offer, and then apply for PNP. Outside Sask. students need to work any number of jobs for 1 year/ 1920 hours, and at the end of 1 year MUST have ANY full time job offer and then apply for PNP. So, Sask. PNP has a greater degree of flexibility. But no advantage in processing times for Sask. students... and it MAY take a longer time to get SINP applications processed under PGWP/other graduate with work ex. stream, as there are many many students rushing to Saks. these days..and hence the longer wait.

8. PEI - Must have a skilled full time job offer. Do it for 6 months.. and then be eligble for applying for PEI PNP. There are hosts of other conditions and requirements, which can be found on: http://www.gov.pe.ca/forms/pdf/1861.pdf

9. Quebec - Do any 2 acd. years/ 1800 hours UG diploma course or 2 UG courses combining to total 1800 hours of study in Quebec, or Bachelor/Master/PHD degrees.. in Quebec in FRENCH medium OR show intermediate FRENCh proficiency.. like passing DLEF B1 exam (with required marks).. then direct CSQ/ Quebec selection certificate in 20 days under PEQ – Québec graduate stream . No questions asked but French intermediate level compulsory. In reality the easiest PR programme.. no work ex or job offer needed nor need to wok for any number of months... nothing. Another route is Quebec Regular program – Foreign student in Québec stream, which is points based where French is not compulsory..BUT 1 needs to get min. 55 points so as to get direct CSQ without interviewe ir need for any adaptability points. It's usually tough to get 55 points without doing a high in demand specific Quebec course and/or knowing minimum beginner level i.e DELF A1/A2 level French.




**All opinions expressed are purely personal, and pieces of information mentioned are to the best of my knowledge... You should consult other sources too.

Hi

You say: "B.C - Usually should have completed a min. 12 months course in or outside B.C."

http://www.welcomebc.ca says:
The program of study is normally greater than 12 months of full-time equivalent study.

Can I apply if my program of study was 12 months (post graduate diploma, outside B.C.)? And what is meant by "NORMALLY greater.."

thanks,.

 

[pabel]

awesome but i need to know undergraduate admission criteria in alberta.i am looking for 4 year bachelor's degree.

 

[tiger007]

Hi

You say: "B.C - Usually should have completed a min. 12 months course in or outside B.C."

http://www.welcomebc.ca says:
The program of study is normally greater than 12 months of full-time equivalent study.

Can I apply if my program of study was 12 months (post graduate diploma, outside B.C.)? And what is meant by "NORMALLY greater.."

thanks,.

Hi,
It's mentioned... NORMALLY greater then 12 months. Is it mentioned... it's compulsorily greater than 12 months? So, to the best of my knowledge, 12 months recognized programs will also be considered.

Best of Luck.



**All opinions expressed are purely personal, and pieces of information mentioned are to the best of my knowledge... You should consult other sources too.

 

[tiger007]

i need to know undergraduate admission criteria in alberta.i am looking for 4 year bachelor's degree.

Hi,

UG admission criteria to various UG certificates, diplomas, some degree programs in colleges and degree programs in universities across Alberta and Canada, can be found on the individual college and university websites. You need to go through the official website of the college/univ program you are interested in, and check the minimum admission criteria.

Here's the list of ALL recognized Canadian educational institutes eligible for OCWP+PGWP, listed according to province:
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/study/institutions/participants.asp

Best of Luck.


*** All opinions expressed are purely personal, and pieces of information mentioned are to the best of my knowledge... You should consult other sources too.

 

[Raobadal]

HI tiger bhai

I have 5 years work experience and i was in UK for 2 years for studies but was not able to completed as college got blacklisted.

and i came back in JUl2012 and since then working and i'm applying through GEEBEE consultancy.

I have applied GIC online.

One more thing tiger bhai...is lambton a good college. As there are very bad reviews.....and Shall i apply under SPP or general category...

Geebee suggested me to apply under General due to 7 years gap.

Regards

 

[tiger007]

UPDATE: APRIL 2013

PNPs:

1. Alberta - Open to students of all provinces. Have obtained a diploma, degree, or have completed a graduate level program from a publicly funded community college, trade/technical school or university in Alberta or Canada, or at a private institution in Alberta authorized by provincial statute to confer degrees.
Have graduated from a Canadian educational program that was a minimum of two years in length at the undergraduate level or a minimum of one year at the graduate level. Those who study skilled trade qualifications, will have to apply under Compulsory and optional trades criteria with a skilled job offer in their trade (as part of strategic recruitment stream). NO requirement to work for certain months.
http://www.albertacanada.com/immigration/immigrating/ainp-eds-international-graduate-criteria.aspx
http://www.albertacanada.com/immigration/immigrating/ainp-srs-compulsory-optional-trades-criteria.aspx
There is also a Engineering occupations criteria, again as part of the strategic recruitment stream.
http://www.albertacanada.com/immigration/immigrating/ainp-srs-engineering-occupations-criteria.aspx
http://www.albertacanada.com/immigration/immigrating/ainp-srs-engineering-occupations-criteria.aspx


2. NL - If course done form NL province, then no need to work for any duration. 1 can directly apply for PNP nomination , provided they have a skilled job offer (NOC O,A or B), in their field of study. Outside NL province students, need to work for 12 months in a skilled job before applying for NL PNP.
http://www.nlpnp.ca/student.html


3. Ontario - Only for Ontario based universities -Master and PHD graduates.. no job offer needed, direct PNP provided, 1 meets certain conditions such as showing 11,083$ consistently fr past 6 months (at the time of applying without job). One need to spend atleast 1 year in Ontario and can apply in the final sem of their studies (like if Master is of more than 1 year). 1000 limit only for Master degree students. For graduates (in or outside Ontario students) who are not Master or PHD degree holders.. whole set of rules including getting a skilled job offer from a pre- approved employer. No need to work for certain number of months, and direct PNP nomination if shown skilled approved employer 's job offer.
http://www.ontarioimmigration.ca/en/
http://www.ontarioimmigration.ca/en/pnp/index.htm -- Ontario immigration website not working for some reason (as on today -12th April 2013)


4. Manitoba- need to get ANY FULL TIME job with a SINGLE employer, do that same job for min. 6 months, and then apply for PNP.
Currently working in Manitoba: Applications are accepted from temporary foreign workers and international student graduates who have been working full-time for at least six months and whose employer has offered a full-time, long-term job.
http://www.immigratemanitoba.com/how-to-immigrate/eligibility/
Recently, they have removed much detailed information regarding international graduate PNP stream, and have just mentioned briefly, putting it together with temporary foreign workers.


5. B.C - Usually should have completed a min. 12 months course in or outside B.C. Should have pursued an approved degree programme form an approved educational institute. Should have a full time skilled (NOC O,A or B) job offer. The job offer must be from an approved employer. There is no need to work for certain number of months.


The BC PNP will also consider applications for positions under Skill Levels C and D of the NOC Matrix where the employer can demonstrate that there is a structured plan for career progression to an occupation at Skill Level 0, A or B. Nominee applicants whose eligibility is based on a job offer in a NOC C or D occupation may be required to submit a language proficiency test.

There is another Entry Level and Semi-Skilled stream for foreign workers, where NOC C and D jobs are usually considered under 2 years pilot project in Northeast Development Region of B.C for 3 specific sectors -
•Tourism and Hospitality
•Long-Haul Trucking
•Food Processing
where, applicants need to gain 9 months work experience. So, students after getting PGWP..can go for PR via this route too.
To know more about this B.C PNP pilot Entry Level and Semi-Skilled stream see: http://www.welcomebc.ca/wbc/immigration/come/work/about/strategic_occupations/entry_level/who.page

There is also a pilot project for Post graduates of B.C universities in specific fields, ending on MAY 28 2013.

http://www.welcomebc.ca/Immigrate/immigrate-BC/Provincial-Nominee-Program-Home/Strategic-Occupations-Home/International-Graduates-Home.aspx
http://www.welcomebc.ca/Immigrate/immigrate-BC/Provincial-Nominee-Program-Home/Strategic-Occupations-Home/Entry-Level-and-Semi-Skilled-Workers-Home.aspx
http://www.welcomebc.ca/Immigrate/immigrate-BC/Provincial-Nominee-Program-Home/Strategic-Occupations-Home/International-Post-Graduates-Pilot-Project-Home.aspx


6. Saskatchewan- Master and Phd graduates of Saskatchewan based universities i.e Univ. of Sask and Univ. of Regina, get direct PNP nomination without a job offer, provided they fulfill certain conditions like showing min. 10,000$( for a single person)in bank a/c at the time of nomination..so as to show proof, one can live for some time without a job. Other graduates of Sask based educational institutes need to do min. 6 months (960 hours) in any type of jobs like full time, part time, co-op, on campus..and at the end of 6 months/960 hours must have ANY full time job offer, and then apply for PNP. Outside Sask. students need to work any number of jobs for 1 year/ 1920 hours, and at the end of 1 year MUST have ANY full time job offer and then apply for PNP. So, Sask. PNP has a greater degree of flexibility. But no advantage in processing times for Sask. students... and it MAY take a longer time to get SINP applications processed under PGWP/other graduate with work ex. stream, as there are many many students rushing to Saks. these days..and hence the longer wait.
http://www.saskimmigrationcanada.ca/student


7. PEI - Must have a skilled full time job offer. Do it for 6 months.. and then be eligble for applying for PEI PNP. There are hosts of other conditions and requirements, which can be found on: http://www.gov.pe.ca/forms/pdf/1861.pdf


8. Quebec - Do any 2 acd. years/ 1800 hours UG diploma course or 2 UG courses combining to total 1800 hours of study in Quebec, or Bachelor/Master/PHD degrees.. in Quebec in FRENCH medium OR show intermediate FRENCH proficiency.. like passing DLEF B1 exam (with required marks of 16/25 in Listening and Speaking and overall minimum 50/100).. then direct CSQ/ Quebec selection certificate in 20 days under PEQ – Québec graduate stream . No questions asked but French intermediate level compulsory. In reality the easiest PR programme.. no work ex or job offer needed nor need to wok for any number of months... nothing. Another route is Quebec Regular program – Foreign student in Québec stream, which is points based where French was not compulsory till Dec. 2012..BUT from Jan 2013, Quebec govt. amended their charter of language, where ALL immigrants MUST know minimum Basic DELF A1 level proficiency... then, applicants need to get min. 55 points so as to get direct CSQ without interviewe or need for any adaptability points. It's usually tough to get 55 points without doing a high in demand specific Quebec course and/or knowing minimum beginner level i.e DELF A1/A2 level French.
http://www.immigration-quebec.gouv.qc.ca/en/immigrate-settle/students/stay-quebec/application-csq/index.html


AND

9. Federal CEC- International students need to find ANY full time skilled job in any province (outside Quebec) and do it for 1 year. Then, will be eligble for direct PR under federal CEC.
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/cec/apply-who.asp



***All opinions expressed are purely personal, and pieces of information mentioned are to the best of my knowledge... You should consult other sources too.

 

[sidhardh]

IF I DO PG DIPLOMA IN HEALTH CARE..M I ELIGIBLE FOR PR N WAT ABT CHANCES IN GETTING JOB??

 

[wJaz]

IF I DO PG DIPLOMA IN HEALTH CARE..M I ELIGIBLE FOR PR N WAT ABT CHANCES IN GETTING JOB??

Just read the post above you and take 20mins time to read and understand the whole thing. THANK YOU for your time.

 

[apichetk]

Hi Tiger,

Thanks for your informative post. I'm much appreciated. If you wouldn't mind, please may I ask you the below question:

I just graduated (Master of Business Administration) from UBC in 2012 and already got my PGWP. I also have prior work experience which is related to the current full-time permanent job that I'm doing.

I'm wondering that 1) I can apply for the skilled-worker category of AINP so that I don't have to wait for six months and 2) if I can use my PGWP as the evidence of LMO exemption?

Thank you very much again for your help.
ak

 

[wJaz]

Hi Tiger,

Thanks for your informative post. I'm much appreciated. If you wouldn't mind, please may I ask you the below question:

I just graduated (Master of Business Administration) from UBC in 2012 and already got my PGWP. I also have prior work experience which is related to the current full-time permanent job that I'm doing.

I'm wondering that 1) I can apply for the skilled-worker category of AINP so that I don't have to wait for six months and 2) if I can use my PGWP as the evidence of LMO exemption?

Thank you very much again for your help.
ak

Yeah you can do that. And i need your favor Please tell me and give me review about UBC MBA.

Individual States e.g Sask, Manitoba have the option to work fr 6 months fulll time and get the job offer. Show your ties with State and some funds. you will accepted with Skilled Worker.

 

[tiger007]

UPDATE: APRIL 2013


7. PEI - Must have a skilled full time job offer. Do it for 6 months.. and then be eligble for applying for PEI PNP. There are hosts of other conditions and requirements, which can be found on: http://www.gov.pe.ca/forms/pdf/1861.pdf

UPDATE: APRIL 2013


As of December 31, 2012 the Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP) has already closed and phased out the International Graduate Stream.

http://www.gov.pe.ca/immigration/

http://www.gov.pe.ca/photos/original/ISLICChange2012.pdf

Since, it's the smallest province of Canada, and hardly people check and look forward to immigrate to PEI, I overlooked this important notice regarding international student PNP of PEI. I just came to know, when I checked the PEI PNP website.


So, as of NOW only 7 international student PNPs - Alberta, NL, ONTARIO, B.C, SASKATCHEWAN, MANITOBA and QUEBEC + Federal CEC remain open.



***All opinions expressed are purely personal, and pieces of information mentioned are to the best of my knowledge... You should consult other sources too.

 

[wJaz]

oo dear seems like these 7 internal students will also close in next 7 years. Canada is slowly closing doors And Intelligent Strategy.

 

[tiger007]

oo dear seems like these 7 internal students will also close in next 7 years. Canada is slowly closing doors And Intelligent Strategy.

Hi,

Yes. Canada is the last remaining developed western country in the world, with such liberal immigration options for international students. It's unimaginable to think of such student immigration programs in Australia, NZ, U.S, UK, E.U, Singapore etc.

But,truth is that... Canada, like any other nation has limited land and resources. And they will keep accepting immigrants in large numbers.. only till they fill the labor gaps... balance their demographics.

Sooner or later, all these international student PNPs will shut down. It has to... they will not overcrowd their provinces like in South Asia/ other developing countries, just for the sake of it. I think.. within the next 3-6 years.. most of these student PNPs will shut down or the rules will become much tougher.

The only international student immigration programs which we can expect to remain open for a long time are 1. the Federal CEC and 2. the Quebec student immigration programs (especially the points based regular program).

The federal CEC will continue, because Canada will keep on needing actual skilled workers with valid Canadian work ex. and Quebec because of various reasons such as their ongoing demographic problems (low native French-Canadian birth rate, also many immigrants come to Quebec, and then after PR leave for Ontario or other provinces), need for skilled Quebec degree holders (like the vocational diplomas as per their chart of area of training: http://www.immigration-quebec.gouv.qc.ca/publications/en/diverses/list-training.pdf ) and most importantly their much greater autonomy and right to select its own students and immigration (Canada-Quebec Accord : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canada%E2%80%93Quebec_Accord) and their determination (or paranoia) to preserve the French language. (Recently they made min. basic level 1 knowledge of french compulsory - DELF A1, for all skilled worker immigrants, International students, even if they have required 55 points under points based Quebec immigration).

So, the only 2 immigration programs which we can be assured of in the long run , has it's own set of challenges. Under federal CEC, one must find a skilled job... while under Quebec student immigration programs, one must learn French. For some, one may be easier... than the other. For example those with weak language skills, already struggling to score basic 6.0 in IELTS, and not so fluent English, will have really difficult time learning French and adapting to the French way of life in Quebec, while those with strong language skills may find the Quebec route much easier, where learning French is a small pain compared to the stress of finding a skilled job in Canada. So..it all depends on individual preferences and circumstances.



***All opinions expressed are purely personal, and pieces of information mentioned are to the best of my knowledge... You should consult other sources too.

 

[sujeeth]

BC or Sask ? Which process is fast and good ! and differences?

 

[wJaz]

BC or Sask ? Which process is fast and good ! and differences?

Cant say about fastest but yeah if you ask which one is better and safer then i would say SASK.

SASK is in needs of skilled workers. The process is good and i cant say it is fasters cuz it all depends but yeah its a good option as compared to BC