Permanent Residence in Canada
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Pathways to Permanent Residence in Canada
Canadian immigration provides a number of avenues for one to undertake in obtaining Permanent Residency. As an international student, finding the best path for you in finding work and settling down in Canada after graduation. Thus, before submitting an application for a student visa, it is imperative to decide on a specific program of study that would help in eventually giving the option of attaining permanent residency.
Understanding the different pathways would help one navigate the future for an individual seeking permanent residency in Canada. Finding the right immigration professional to assist you on this journey would help tremendously in preventing confusion and the commission of errors because of the wealth of information and the myriad of options that can be done. Finding the right path is key to a successful permanent residency.
Canadian Experience Class
Quick Facts on CEC
The program’s eligibility factors
The program’s eligibility factors include language proficiency, level of education, and age among others. The applicant would also need to prove that they have obtained full time skilled work experience for one (1) full year within the last three (3) years. The equivalent periods for part time experience would also be considered.
Applying to the School
In obtaining full time work experience, the CEC becomes the most viable option for permanent residency.
Applying for the Study Permit
The CEC can still be available after graduating from full time if the applicant is able to obtain and be eligible for a work permit, thus allowing for the completion of the one (1) year full time work experience post study.
FSWP
The Federal Skilled Worker Program
Also part of the Express Entry programme of Canadian immigration is what is known as the Foreign Skilled Worker programme. This is a more liberal system compared to the more rigorous CEC requirements. If the applicant has overseas skilled work experience, then they can qualify under the FSWP.
The system uses a points system with the Comprehensive Ranking System in order to create a score and rank a candidate’s qualifications. This merit based system determines who amongst the applicants have the most competitive profiles to allow them to apply for Permanent Residency. Thus, on top of the knowledge and skills obtained while in Canada, previous skills and knowledge from the home country is given weight in the FSWP. There must be proof of work experience in order to qualify for the FSWP.
PNP
The Provincial Nominee Program
Some provinces and territories of Canada have their own skilled immigration programs. Known as PNPs, these programs enable individuals with specific skill sets to become permanent residents in a specific territory or province through an application direct to the Province/Territory.
Preference is provided for applicants who have a connection with a specific province or territory and with a completed study degree with valuable work experience. The requirements for PNP applications depend on the needs of the province/territory.
Immigration Options for Quebec Province
Quebec operates its own immigration system, with its own set of procedures and qualifications which are quite different from the rest of Canadian immigration. There are two vital programs that Quebec operates that prove effective in obtaining permanent residency, which are as follows:
The Quebec Experience Programme
The Quebec Skilled Worker Programme
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