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International Students - Study, WP, PGWP, PR

A Comprehensive Guide to Work Permits and Pathways to Permanent Residency.

Created byIMEDA Immigration Education Alliance
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BeginnerUpdated Aug 31, 2024
International Students - Study, WP, PGWP, PR

What You'll Learn

check_circleUnderstand Canadian Immigration Policies for International Students: Gain a thorough understanding of the key immigration processes and recent policy changes affecting international students in Canada
check_circleNavigate Work Opportunities: Learn the rules and regulations for working on and off campus, including eligibility requirements and restrictions for international students
check_circleMaster the Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) Process: Develop the skills to successfully apply for and manage a Post-Graduation Work Permit, including understanding eligibility criteria and application timelines
check_circleExplore Pathways to Permanent Residency: Identify and evaluate the different pathways available for international students to transition to permanent residency in Canada, including the steps required to qualify
check_circleAvoid Common Mistakes: Recognize common pitfalls and errors that can impact the success of immigration applications, and learn strategies to avoid them

About This Course

This course provides a comprehensive overview of the key immigration processes and work opportunities for international students in Canada. Participants will learn about working on and off campus, the Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) program, and pathways to permanent residency. The course also covers the recent changes in immigration policies that impact international students, ensuring that participants are equipped with up-to-date knowledge for navigating the Canadian immigration landscape.

STUDENTS – WORKING ON CAMPUS

CO-OP WORK PERMIT PROGRAM

  • International Mobility Program: Work related to a research, educational or training program [R205(c)(i), (i.1) and (i.2)
  • Eligibility for LMIA exemption code C32 (post-secondary co-op)
  • Eligibility for exemption code C33 (secondary school co-op)
  • Applicants under exemption code C31, C32 or C33 are exempt from the work permit processing fee [R296(2)(i)] and the open work permit fee [R303.2(2)(a)].

OFF CAMPUS WORK

  • Eligibility requirements
  • Eligible Programs of
  • Off-Campus Work - Ineligible programs of study
  • Scheduled breaks
  • Maximum working hours permitted
  • Students who have completed a program of study and will be starting a new program of study within 150 days of receiving a written confirmation of program completion from their current institution
  • Final academic session transition from off-campus work permits to post-graduation work permits

POST GRADUATION WORK PERMITS

  • Who is eligible to participate
  • PGWP Restrictions
  • Accelerated
  • Transfers between educational institutions
  • PGWP - Issuance
  • PGWP Validity
  • Work permit access for graduates of Quebec

WORKING

  • Students need a social insurance number (SIN) to work in Canada. To apply for a SIN for on-campus employment, they must have a valid study permit.
  • Students can apply for a SIN before or within the first three days of employment.

SPOUSES OR CL PARTNERS

  • Eligibility
  • Validity

NON COMPLIANCE 

TEMPORARY RESIDENTS 

  • Implied status
  • Extensions
  • Restoration of status

International students - pathways to permanent residence

Seven Biggest Mistakes International Students Make in Canada that Prevent Them from Becoming Permanent Residents:

  • Students enroll into educational institutions that do not qualify for the Post-Graduation Work Permit program in Canada
  • Students do not study full time
  • The program of study is not long enough
  • Students do not extend their Study Permits on time
  • Students do not actively pursue their course or program of study, while they are in Canada
  • Students engage in unauthorized work during studies
  • Students don’t plan for the future permanent residence application process/qualifications

 

Disclaimer

Please note that speakers and topics were confirmed at the time of publishing; however, circumstances beyond the control of the organizers may necessitate substitutions, alterations or cancellations of the speakers and/or topics. IMEDA reserves the right to alter or to modify the advertised speakers and /or topics, if necessary. Any schedule substitutions or alterations will be updated on the IMEDA website as soon as possible and all registrants will be notified by e-mail.

Your Instructors

IMEDA Immigration Education Alliance
IMEDA Immigration Education Alliance
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IMEDA Immigration Education Alliance offers a comprehensive and diverse range of educational events, producing 30-35 seminars annually, totaling over 100 CPD hours. Catering to both junior and senior professionals, these seminars cover all areas of immigration law, practice management, ethics, and professionalism, ensuring valuable insights for every attendee. IMEDA is committed to continuous improvement and is one of the few providers that consistently offers CPD education in the area of immigration law in both English and French. Feedback from participants is highly valued, as IMEDA strives to enhance the educational experience and meet the needs of its audience.

Denis Korobov
Denis Korobov

Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant

Denis Korobov is a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (RCIC), a member of the Immigration Consultants of Canada Regulatory Council (ICCRC) with over thirteen years of experience in the field of Canadian immigration. Denis has extensive experience in virtually every Canadian immigration category from Students to Entrepreneurs and is an accomplished advocate skilled in representing clients before the Immigration and Refugee Board challenging immigration application refusals and removal orders. Prior to dedicating his career to Canadian immigration consulting, Denis had accumulated over 17 years of experience in accounting and finance fields which he now channels to build successful immigration cases for entrepreneurs and investors and to create comprehensive business and investment plans for various business immigration categories. He has also taught immigration law at Ashton College as part of the Immigration Consultant Diploma Program, one of the top Immigration Consultant Diploma programs in the country. Denis is authorized by the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada to represent clients in all matters pertaining to Canadian immigration.

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