STEP 1: CHOOSE A PROGRAM AND SCHOOL

>> British Columbia – BC PNP Skills Immigration Stream for International Post-Graduates

This program allows certain graduates of B.C. post-secondary institution to settle in the province. No job offer is required to apply in this category. Successful applicants will meet the following requirements:

-Completed an eligible Masters or Doctoral degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in B.C. in a designated field of study within the two years preceding their application;
– Demonstrate their intention to settle in B.C.
– Have the ability to become economically established in B.C.

Applicants to this category must have graduated in the last three years with a Master’s or doctorate (PhD) degree in one of the following natural, applied or health sciences:

• Agriculture
• Biological and biomedical sciences
• Computer and Information sciences and support services
  Engineering
• Engineering technology
• Health professions and related clinical sciences
• Natural resources conservation and research
• Mathematics and statistics
• Physical science

School List

•  New York Institute of Technology
•  Northeastern University
•  Trinity Western University
•  British Columbia Institute of Technology
•  Royal Roads University
• Simon Fraser University
• Thompson Rivers University
• University of British Columbia -Okanagan
•  University of British Columbia – Vancouver
•  University of Northern British Columbia
• University of Victoria

>> Univ. College – Post graduation work permit program (PGWPP)

This program allows students who have graduated from eligible Canadian designated learning institutions (DLIs) to obtain an open work permit to gain valuable Canadian work experience. Skilled Canadian work experience in National Occupational Classification (NOC) skill type 0 or skill level A or B that is gained through the PGWPP helps graduates qualify for permanent residence in Canada through the Canadian experience class within Express Entry.

Eligible institutions
College / Trade or technical school/ A university
Bachelor’s master’s or doctoral degree

>> Co-op Program
Co-op, short for cooperative education, is a program that balances classroom theory with periods of practical, hands-on experience prior to graduation. Through the co-op program, students are able to alternate academic study with full-time employment, gaining practical experience in their field of study.

• 20hrs/week -Study period
• 40hrs/week -Internship

HSM School Lists

• SELC Career College
•  Cornerstone Career College
• ILSC College
• ILAC International College
• IH Career College
• Sprott Shaw College

STEP 2: APPLY FOR STUDENT VISA

Document list to apply for a study permit visa:

• Proof of acceptance by a designated learning institution in Canada (Letter of acceptance)
• Proof of identity (A valid passport and two recent passport-size photos)
• Proof of financial support
• Letter of explanation.

Any other proof of evidence required by Canadian Embassy according the country where are you coming in from, have to be provided (Criminal record, medical examination)

STEP 1: APPLY FOR A WORK PERMIT VISA

A Post-Graduation Work Permit Program (PGWPP) cannot be valid for longer than the student’s study program, and the study program must be a minimum of eight months in length.

* If you chose a Two-year degree program, you could be eligible for up to THREE YEAR work permit.
* An Eight-month certificate program, you would be eligible for EIGHT MONTHS work permit.
* A One-year Diploma program, you would be eligible for a ONE-YEAR work permit.
* For vocational program, you would be eligible for work permit, depend of the choice’s course.
* A Two years MBA or /MSC program, you would be eligible for THREE YEARS work permit.
* A Two years PGD program, you would be eligible for THREE YEARS work permit.

The program is considered complete when the student receives a notification of program completion from the school.

Students Working Off Campus
– Full-time international students may be eligible to work off campus for up to 20 hours per week during regular academic sessions; and
– Full-time during scheduled breaks, such as the winter and summer holidays or spring break.

Spouse or common-law partner Work Permit
– International students studying full time in Canada with a valid study permit can apply for a work permit for their spouse or common-law partner
– Work permits for your spouse or common-law partner are valid for the same period of time as the student’s study permit.