Studying in Canada opens doors for your immigration
In addition to studying in the country that is considered the sixth safest in the world and the first in quality of life and being able to have access to an excellent education, international students can work part-time while studying a higher education course. After graduating, the student can try to obtain a full-time work permit and stay longer in the country. About Students' 70% International students wish to stay in Canada after completing their studies and seek permanent residence.
Additionally, if you come with your family, there are ways to your spouse can also work and their children attend school for free.
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Study and then become a temporary resident
The “PGWP” (post-graduation work permit) is the dream of many Brazilians who think about live in the country. This is a type of work permit that Canada offers to graduates, allowing the student to have a full-time work visa and stay longer. To be eligible for this benefit, you must study at a public college or in a university, in long-term courses (at least one year or more). When you graduate and apply for the PGWP with the Canadian government, you can get 1 to 3 more years in the country, depending on how long you studied and also on the sovereign decisions of the education officer. immigration.
All student enrolled in a higher education institution in the Canada You have the right to work 20 hours a week (if you take a course lasting more than 6 months). Courses English common do not give the student the possibility of work.
While you study at Canada, you will have a visa student (study permit) and the government will see you as such. You will only move to the “second phase” (PGWP) and the “third phase” (PR – permanent residence) after going through some phases and processes.
In this way, can my spouse work?
Your spouse will be able to obtain a work permit full time (Open Work Permit) if the student chooses an institution and a program (course) that gives the eligibility to be applied to the PGWP. That's why many couples are excited to come together, as one studies and works part-time and the other works full-time. This way, if you have children over five years of age, you can also enroll them in public schools, generally close to their homes.
Is enriching experience, where everyone can leave bilingually and with a unique experience International, apart from the possibility of immigrating. If we compare it with the amount a family would spend to build a postgraduate at the Brazil, for example, adding up the cost of a good private school for the children, transportation, English course for children and spouse, plus the expenses that all this would generate, this can help in the decision to study at Canada, for those who want to live in another country.
How do I immigrate permanently after completing my course in Canada?
The process is medium to long term and requires that everything be planned so that the student can best build their path in the Canada. After getting the PGWP, The idea is to work on your occupation area to be able to apply for an existing immigration program that best suits the person's profile and needs (find out about our immigration consultancy here).
One of the most popular systems is Express Entry, one federal program which is based on scores and seeks immigrants with high professional qualifications who are considered good English level, professional experience, age and education, among other criteria. O study in Canada can help the student generate points for this type of process, depending on the program chosen.
Beyond the points system Express Entry, there are provincial programs and many others, some based on job offers. So, students who want to stay struggle to get a good job (within their NOC – National Occupational Classification) in a company that has the necessary criteria and that allows entry into these immigration programs. One of our Regulated immigration consultants can assess your profile and recommend the best immigration strategy for you and your family.
How to choose a course that gives PGWP eligibility?
Courses in private colleges or short-term vocational courses do not provide this eligibility, however, they are more Cheap and require a lower level of English. During our educational consultancies, we explain the differences and possibilities.
In order for you to be eligible for your PGWP, you basically need one of the two things below:
- Study and graduate in a public college on a course lasting at least eight months (course must have a full-time course load);
- Study and graduate in a university/college (whether public or private) in an undergraduate or postgraduate course.
How much does it cost?
In addition to the value of college or university (which varies greatly depending on the course and institution) it is necessary to prove the government that the student and his family (if applicable) are able to support themselves here without difficulties while studying, in Canadian government website you can check the values to prove.
As each family and each person has a different lifestyle and also goals, level of English, budget, etc., it is important to analyze each case and make the right choice. budget according to the reality of each student. For this we have our educational consultancies, where we will analyze each profile and recommend the best path and strategy.
International higher education students in Canada can work up to 20 hours a week, so ideally people should come well prepared, especially couples with young children. After all, it’s quite a responsibility to change countries. Don't worry, we are here to help you understand all these questions.
