Can I get a PR while studying in Canada?

Yes, you can apply for Permanent Residency based on your eligibility. You must have a valid job offer or work experience in or outside Canada to be eligible for Canada PR. There are different pathways of Canada PR to which you can apply including the Canadian Experience Class, the Federal Skilled Worker Program, and the Provincial Nominee Program. A recent Canadian graduate can also apply for Post-graduation Work Permit which eventually leads to Canada PR, upon eligibility.

 

According to Canada Immigration Levels Plan 2025-2027, Canada is inviting 1.1 million immigrants by 2027. Canada government will invite 62% of permanent residents who are associated with the main sectors like health and business.

 

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Applying for Canada PR via CEC

 

Eligibility criteria to apply for Canadian Experience Class

The following are the eligibility criteria required to apply for CEC:

 

• Must have at least 1 year of work experience in Canada
• Must have a language proficiency: Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) of 5 for NOC TEER category 2 or 3 JOBS OR CLB 7
• Must have 1 year of these NOC work experience in TEER categories:
• TEER O
• TEER 1
• TEER 2
• TEER 3
• Must have a clean criminal record and good medical condition
• Must work and reside outside Quebec

 

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Applying for Canada PR via Federal Skilled Worker Program

In Canada, you can apply for permanent residency on a student permit through the Federal Skilled Worker Program, provided you meet the eligibility criteria. It is the easiest way for the workers to settle in Canada whose job roles are listed under the Skilled Occupation List.

 

Federal Skilled Worker Program follows a points-based evaluation system where you need to score at least 67/100 to be eligible for the next step of the immigration journey. The applicant's occupation must be listed under TEER 0,1,2,3, and the applicant should also submit an Expression of Interest. 

 

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Eligibility Criteria to apply for the Federal Skilled Worker Program

The following are the eligibility criteria required to apply for the Federal Skilled Worker Program:

 

• Age should be between 18 to 35 years
• Work experience
• Language skills
• Proof of funds
• The highest level of education

 

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Applying for Canada PR via Provincial Nominee Program

As an international student, you can apply for the permanent residency through the Canada Provincial Nominee Program. There are more than 80 types of provincial nominee programs in which you can apply. The program allows people to migrate and settle in a specific province or territory of Canada. Provincial nomination can help you in two different ways to obtain your Canada PR visa. It can add 600 CRS points to your Express Entry application which will increase your chances of getting an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for Canada PR.

 

Requirements for Canada PNP

The following are the requirements to apply for the Canadian PNP:

 

• Must have experience in work
• Must have medical insurance
• Must have a clean criminal record certificate
• Educational documents
• 67 points in Canada PNP Points grid

 

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