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Best Programs to Study in Canada for Fast PR
Canada has long been a popular destination for immigrants. Its natural rural beauty, sophisticated cities, and form of government are all attractive incentives to become a permanent resident. Although you can choose many courses of study in Canadian schools, studying certain programs can earn your PR status much faster than other options. If you want to study in Canada and become a permanent resident, consider pursuing one of the following educational programs.
TOP PROGRAMS FOR PR STATUS
Nursing or Caregiver Programs
In Canada, some caregiver programs give you a path to PR status. For instance, the Home Child Care Provider Pilot and Home Support Worker Pilot may allow you to apply for PR. You will have to meet the eligibility requirements and have a current job offer to work in one of the two occupations. If you are accepted into one of the pilot programs, the Canadian Government will give you an open work permit that allows you to work temporarily. You will be able to accumulate work experience that will then allow you to apply for PR. Also, if you have recent experience in these fields, you may be able to count that experience, which will help you meet eligibility more quickly.
The Live-in Caregiver Program allows you to apply for permanent residence if you have a minimum of 2 years of work experience in the program and you are already employed in Canada with an LCP work permit. You may also have been approved for your LCP work permit because of a Labour Market Impact Assessment on or before November 30, 2014. Education and experience as a caregiver smooths your way toward permanent residence status.
Software Development in College
Canada places a high priority on PR for software engineer graduates of advanced programs. For instance, the BC PNP Graduate Stream lists this specialty as one that is eligible for their program. You can also pursue Express Entry through the Canadian government.
You need to determine your eligibility, gather your supporting documents and submit a profile. The government will rank your application. If you are high in the application pool, you will receive an invitation to apply for permanent residency. Having advanced software credentials is one of the best ways to earn Canadian PR status.
Programs that Do Not Lead to Fast PR Status
Although higher education in the humanities and other areas are certainly valuable, it may not lead to fast PR status. Canada does not lack workers in the following areas:
• Human Resources
• The Arts
• Political Science
If you want Canadian PR status, you need to choose an in-demand career listed by the government.
CANADIAN GRADUATE STREAM IMMIGRATION PROGRAMS
You can gain fast PR status by going through the following graduate stream programs:
The Ontario PNP Masters Graduate Stream
This program is an immigration stream that operates as part of the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program, known as OINP. This stream allows international graduates that hold an Ontario master’s degree to apply for an OINP nomination to live and work permanently in Ontario. You must meet the minimum requirements for this graduate stream, which includes one year of full-time study and a degree from an eligible university in Ontario.
You must meet Canadian language requirements and have lived in Ontario for one year in the two years before you apply. To be part of the program, you’ll need to show proof of settlement funds, an amount sufficient to support you and your family. You can meet this requirement by showing proof of funds in an account, yearly earnings from a current job in Ontario, or a job offer in Ontario. To apply for this program, you must register an “expression of interest” and be invited to apply. Following are the steps you must complete to apply for the program after receiving your invitation.
1. Complete the application which takes approximately two hours.
2. Submit it within 14 days from receiving your invitation to apply.
3. Pay the $1500 application fee.
4. Provide necessary supporting documents. These include:
• declaration
• identity documents
• Canadian status documents
• Ontario documents residency status
• education documents
• language test results
• settlement funds requirement documents
• resumé
• expression of interest selection factors
• other pertinent optional documents
This program is one relatively fast way to secure PR status in Canada.
British Columbia PNP Masters Graduate Stream
This program is another good way to achieve your PR status in Canada. The BC PNP graduate stream has its own requirements for acceptance. To be eligible, you need to have graduated in the last three years with a master’s or doctorate degree in health, applied science, or natural science. These degree areas include:
• Engineering
• Agriculture
• Biological and biomedical sciences
• Computer and information sciences
• Physical sciences
• Mathematics and statistics
• Health professions and related clinical sciences
To be eligible for this program, you must have or be eligible for legal immigration status in Canada. You must also have completed a valid graduate program at an eligible post-secondary learning institution in BC during the prior three-year period. Finally, you need to show your intent to live in BC. To get started, you need to create a profile on the BCPNP Online application system.
Newfoundland Masters Graduate Stream
Newfoundland offers its own way to expedite your PR status through education. The Newfoundland International Graduate immigration stream is tailored for recent graduates with a post-graduation work permit and a job or job offer from a Newfoundland and Labrador employer. A part of the Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP), this immigration stream nominates eligible applicants for PR from those who meet the province’s criteria.
Eligibility Requirements
The eligibility requirements vary from some of the other provinces. In Newfoundland, you must meet the following criteria:
• Completed a minimum of half of your studies in Canada
• Graduated from an eligible publicly-funded Canadian college or university. You must submit proof of graduation.
• Completed a minimum of a two-year diploma or degree program during a full-time course of studies. Or completed a one-year post-graduate degree program or certificate program that requires a previous degree or diploma.
• Have a full-time job or job offer for at least two years with the possibility of more.
• Be between 21-59 years old.
• Have qualifications for the job.
• Have a post-graduation work permit with a minimum of six months remaining.
• Intent to settle in Newfoundland and Labrador.
• Have adequate settlement funds.
• Have enough English or French language ability to perform job duties.
Other requirements will apply if you earned your degree outside of Canada. Also, you will not be eligible if you have misrepresented yourself on your application, have child support issues, or have other specific difficulties.
INGWE
You can achieve PR status through study in Canada, but you need to pursue the best programs for international students to do so. Tech-savvy, overseas applicants between 18-39 have the best chance to quickly become permanent residents, but even if you fit this description, you still need help with the process. Let INGWE, experts in Canadian Immigration, answer your questions about all the PR programs available to you. Simply fill out our short online form to receive a prompt response from our team of experts. Permanent residency may be within your reach. Contact INGWE today and begin your journey.
