To study in Canada and potentially immigrate, follow these steps:
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Select a Program: Research and choose the educational program you desire in Canada.
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Apply to a Canadian School: Submit your application to a Canadian Designated Learning Institution (DLI) after determining the program.
- Obtain a Study Permit: With a Letter of Acceptance and a provincial attestation letter, apply for a study permit from the Government of Canada.
- Explore Immigration Options (Optional): After completing your studies, consider remaining in Canada for work experience and pursuing permanent residence.
Benefits of Studying in Canada include high-quality education, work opportunities during and after studies, multilingual instruction, safety, a multicultural environment, and affordability compared to other international student destinations.
Canada has over 1,500 authorized DLIs, which offer a variety of programs. Universities generally provide high-quality education and community colleges focus on practical skills for labor market integration. Ontario and Quebec have the most DLIs due to their large populations.
Changes to study permit allocations in 2024 by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) limited the number of study permits to 360,000, distributed among provinces and territories based on student populations. These changes affect all study permit applications made after January 22nd, 2024, requiring a provincial attestation letter.
Upon completion of post-secondary education, international students can extend their stay and apply for permanent residence through various pathways such as:
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Express Entry: A federal immigration management system that assesses candidates through the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS).
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Provincial Nominee Program (PNP): Provides immigration candidates who meet local economic needs of provinces and territories.
- Quebec Experience Program: Specific to Quebec, which encourages international students to transition to permanent residence.
- Additional Federal Programs: Offer special streams for international students, including the Atlantic Immigration Program and the Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot.
Remember to always check with the Canadian government’s official website to verify the authorization status of the university, college, or institution you wish to enroll in.
https://www.canada.ca/en.html
