VARIOUS IMMIGRATION PROGRAMMES FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS IN CANADA

[sunil1002]

Excellent info

 

[abhinav2212]

Expert members please HELP!

I got admission into Humber 1 year project management. I plan to go for another 1 year course or shift to one of the easy PR provinces. This post is really helpful. but i have heard people (in canada & on this forum) that Saskatchewan has changed its PNP rules. is it true? cause its website doesnt show any changes in rules.
Taking into account my proposed study at humber, which province wud be the best option. Please help

 

[AJITH87]

A 2 year course would be safe. Also choose Alberta colleges.

 

[Nadeem_jee]

A 2 year course would be safe. Also choose Alberta colleges.

Hi AJIT...

it should be 2 years course no matters if its post secondry diploma orBachelor degree or you have to get Bachelor degree???

As my ielts is 6 bands though i am graduate but i am planning to go for diploma as my GPA is low and bands is 6 also.... though college is in participating list but not sure rather diploma of 2 years at post secondry level will help me later for PR??? anyone to answer?

 

[acca247]

Thanks for the info. Though I am still in Nigeria but it will be useful for me when I get to Canada(Insha Allah)

 

[tiger007]

LIST OF OFFICIAL LINKS TO VARIOUS IMMIGRATION PROGRAMMES FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS IN CANADA: (As of April 2012)


1. FEDERAL CLASS : CANADIAN EXPERIENCE CLASS

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/cec/apply-who.asp
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/cec/graduates.asp

2. ONTARIO PROVINCE : International Student Category PROVINCIAL NOMINEE PROGRAMME (PNP)

http://www.ontarioimmigration.ca/en/pnp/OI_PNPSTUDENTS.html#_job

3. BRITISH COLUMBIA (B.C) : INTERNATIONAL GRADUATES PNP

http://www.welcomebc.ca/wbc/immigration/come/work/about/strategic_occupations/international_graduates/who.page

4. ALBERTA : International Graduate criteria PNP

http://www.albertacanada.com/immigration/immigrating/ainp-eds-international-graduate-criteria.aspx

5. NEWFOUNDLAND & LABRADOR : INTERNATIONAL GRADUATE PNP

http://www.nlpnp.ca/student.html

6. PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND: International Graduate Stream PNP

http://www.gov.pe.ca/immigration/index.php3?number=1037608&lang=E

7. NOVA SCOTIA : International Graduate Stream PNP

http://novascotiaimmigration.ca/immigrants/immigrating-to-ns/international-graduate

8. MANITOBA : International Students PNP

http://www.immigratemanitoba.com/how-to-immigrate/strategic-initiatives/international-students/

9. SASKATCHEWAN : Students PNP

http://www.saskimmigrationcanada.ca/student

10. QUEBEC : Foreign students PNP

http://www.immigration-quebec.gouv.qc.ca/en/immigrate-settle/students/index.html
http://www.immigration-quebec.gouv.qc.ca/en/immigrate-settle/students/stay-quebec/index.html


Province of NEW BRUNSWICK, and the three territories of Canada- YUKON, NUNAVUT and NORTHWEST TERRITORIES, DO NOT have any kind of provincial/territorial nominee programmes for International students at present.

UPDATE: (As of Jan 2013)

1. FEDERAL CLASS : CANADIAN EXPERIENCE CLASS (working link, previous 2nd link not working now)

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/cec/index.asp
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/cec/apply-who.asp

6. PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND : International Graduate Stream PNP
Older Link on International Graduate Stream PNP not to be found.
On website, under Labour impact category, only 2 categories mentioned: Skilled Worker stream and Critical worker stream. -- http://www.gov.pe.ca/immigration/index.php3?number=1037605&lang=E
However, on same page, at the bottom there are links to : Overview and Guide
Labour Impact Category Overview
Labour Impact Category Guide
Here, information on International Graduate Stream PNP (in pdf documents) can be found:
http://www.gov.pe.ca/forms/pdf/1944.pdf
http://www.gov.pe.ca/forms/pdf/1861.pdf

8. MANITOBA : International Students PNP (new/ working link)

http://www.immigratemanitoba.com/how-to-immigrate/international-students/

 

[Sumonaney]

in this world we do need to many expert
One or two are enough
Tiger brother is example

Once again thanks boss u r really great
And this is great info for all student

 

[doylia]

Thanks so much Tiger for such a useful post.
Its a blessing for all of us students that people like you exist and selflessly help us in need. Ive gone through all ur other posts too and every post by u is so valuable. Thankyou very much! =)

 

[wJaz]

yeah tiger its soo helpful for students!

Just keep up the good work!

 

[nevillek]

Guys, do the PROVINCIAL NOMINATION PROGRAMS of all provinces let you apply for PR right after completing your degree if you have got job offer from an employer in that province or do you have to wait for some time? Asking this because I want to do a 1 yr course and therefore my work permit will only be of 1 yr so I'm afraid what happens if my 1 yr work permit expires and I still haven't got the PR? My friend told me that in Alberta, the rule is "you can apply for PR 6 months after working with an employer and even if your 1 yr work permit expires, you're allowed to stay in Canada provided you stick to the same employer".... I'm wondering what's the rule for other provinces?

 

[tiger007]

Guys, do the PROVINCIAL NOMINATION PROGRAMS of all provinces let you apply for PR right after completing your degree if you have got job offer from an employer in that province or do you have to wait for some time? Asking this because I want to do a 1 yr course and therefore my work permit will only be of 1 yr so I'm afraid what happens if my 1 yr work permit expires and I still haven't got the PR? My friend told me that in Alberta, the rule is "you can apply for PR 6 months after working with an employer and even if your 1 yr work permit expires, you're allowed to stay in Canada provided you stick to the same employer".... I'm wondering what's the rule for other provinces?

Hi,
Go through all the student immigration programme (Federal CEC and other PNPs) official links and check for yourself the individual requirements of various programmes.
Instead of relying on what your friend said about Alberta PNP or wondering what rules are for different province... please go through the official Alberta PNP website and other PNP websites, and know the exact requirements. All the requirements are clearly mentioned there and you are right on this thread!!! You don't even have to search/Google the official PNP/CEC links! Plz. take the pain to go through all the rules yourself.

 

[nevillek]

Hi,
Go through all the student immigration programme (Federal CEC and other PNPs) official links and check for yourself the individual requirements of various programmes.
Instead of relying on what your friend said about Alberta PNP or wondering what rules are for different province... please go through the official Alberta PNP website and other PNP websites, and know the exact requirements. All the requirements are clearly mentioned there and you are right on this thread!!! You don't even have to search/Google the official PNP/CEC links! Plz. take the pain to go through all the rules yourself.

I did.. it's too complicated and everything looks the same.. that's why I came here

 

[tiger007]

I did.. it's too complicated and everything looks the same.. that's why I came here

Hi,

:
It's very simple..and clear and precise... what's so complicated about it?

Anyway... regarding your query...

Yes, Most PNPs and Federal CEC requires one to get a skilled/unskilled job (depending upon province) and work anywhere between 0-12 months(most provinces require one to work for 6 or 12 months). Most require you to work with the same employer..while some like Sask. PNP allows one to change jobs till they gather required work ex..and then finally get a full time job offer with any employer.

If you are in a province/ following an immigration programme, that requires you to work for 0-6 months, then usually..1 year PGWP is enough time, provided you find the full time skilled/unskilled job immediately and start working as required by the PNP law. The main thing in Provincial nomination programmes, is getting the "nomination" from the province, which usually takes 3-6 months..may take longer... depending upon individual province and the waiting period. Once your receive the nomination, then you also receive an extended stay/work permit of usually 2 years, within which you apply for PR with the Federal Govt. which again takes usually 9-12 months or sometimes even more. So, you don't need to worry till you get PR..but till you get PNP nomination. In case of CEC PR, federal govt directly gives you PR, provided you meet all eligibility requirements which includes working for 1 year in a skilled job. During that time, if your PGWP expires, you are needed to apply for LMO(Labour Market Opinion)(with support from your employer) and extend your work permit till PR comes. Same is with PNPs. If before your PNP nomination ..incase your 1 year PGWP expires..you need to extend your work permit, by getting a positive LMO report... and that's a lengthy, complicated procedure..where LMO is not always positive and so it's best one has a 3 years PGWP, to be safe and which will give one enough time to get PNP nomination and PR. However, now reports are coming that Canada will start a bridging visa for those whose PGWP expires and are awaiting PR decision. Hope they bring this out.

So, you main issue will after passing out course, getting PGWP... will be to find a full time job (a full time skilled job in your area of study for Alberta PNP) with an Alberta based employer and work that job for 6 months, and then apply for Alberta PNP nomination. The sooner you find the job...the sooner you can start working..and sooner you ca fill your nomination. It is very well possible with a 1 year PGWP, if you cna immediately bag a skilled job in your field with an Alberta based employer. If you are not sure, then doing a 2 academic years/ 4 sem/ min. actual 16 months of study course will be best, which will make you eligible for a 3 years PGWP and hence give you enough time.

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.

 

[tomsware]

Dear Tiger:

so, New brunswick reallly doesn't have any PNP program for international graduate?

kindly confirm.

moreover,

almost everyone told me that for canadian experience class under international student category, one has to have 2-year program completed .... but, i found in the latest website, that 1-year master's program is also ok..

can you kindly confirm as you seem to be kind enough to provide accurate info ....

thanks

 

[tomsware]

almost everyone told me that for canadian experience class under international student category, one has to have 2-year program completed .... but, i found in the latest website, that 1-year master's program is also ok..

can you kindly confirm as you seem to be kind enough to provide accurate info ....

thanks