In the year 2017, an unprecedented number of Indian students have chosen to move to Canada for their higher education. By this, not only did the application rates have increased of this academic year but also it has strengthened the immigration ties between India and Canada. According to the Canadian Bureau for International Education (CBIE), in the next 10 years, a half million of international students, not only from India but from nations worldwide would be studying and living in this Maple country.
To amazement, many students of the previous year who move to Canada for their higher education and were expected to return to their home country, have changed their minds now to permanently settle in Canada. CBIE found that from 2008 to 2016, the number of students staying back in Canada after their course of education has doubled. In the year 2008, approximately 128,000 students moved to Canada on study permit. By the end of 2016 the figure has tremendously increased to more than 400,000-which indeed signify the growing preference of Canada among students.
It’s a no doubt that this happened because of the vibrant lifestyle the city offers and the humbleness of people that make it feels Canada as home. But, when surveyed, students marked the Canadian Permanent Residency the major reason they wanted to stay back and pointed at the following aspects that make it attractive.
- Improved Immigration Process- The country has a straightforward process of immigration, most students said.
With the recent changes make to the Express Entry System of Canada, the economic immigration has become more straightforward for applicants, especially students with international education. The system, more than being focused on a need of a job emphasis on the quality of the applicant’s education, their language skills and their work experience. Moreover, the recent announcement of applicants getting additional 15-30 points for Canadian Post-secondary education become a godsend which eases the process of obtaining a Permanent Residency.
- Post Graduate Work Program- After that high-quality education, students are striving for that globally recognized experience
Working in Canada is easy with international education. Thanks to the Post Graduate Work Program that makes it easier. Yes, this program is considered a master key by many students to unlock their permanent home in Canada. A graduate in Canada can immediately apply for a Post-Graduation Work Permit and work for any employer. Since employers too won’t be required to obtain an LMIA, this proves a good method for both. In the meantime, the student can continue his higher studies.
In a nutshell, the work experience upon an extra degree will bet sure chances for Canadian permanent residency.
- Canadian Experience Class- A key to a faster permanent residency upon gaining Canadian work experience
For Canadian students with Canadian work, CEC is an exclusive program of Canada Express Entry. Through this program, any students with min. 1 yr of Canadian work experience (either part-time or full-time) in the past 3 yrs, can file for Canada PR and gain permanent residency within a least span of time. Moreover, if this candidate has Canadian education, it instantly boosts his points and grants him with a quicker PR.
Considering this benefit of CEC program interlinked with quicker Canadian PR, many Indian students have chosen to stay back in Canada, gain work experience and invite their families for a permanent stay upon PR success.
Well, while these are the major aspects that students migrate to Canada and stay back permanently, this is not the end to the story. According to the American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admission Officers, the number of students showing in American Universities has dropped by 39 percent in one year. On the other hand, Canada has experienced a vast increase in the number of students applying for international education- especially in the Canadian University and the University of Toronto. If we analyze by figures, both these Universities have experienced an increase of 20 percent in overseas student applications while University of Wilfrid Laurier and McMaster University has reported an increase of 30 percent in student applicants.
When surveyed, the following reasons have been found that contribute to the shift of students in preferring Canada over the United States:
- Change of Ministry
- Visa barriers and restrictions
- Increased cost of education
- Improved Canada immigration factors for students
- Urge of Canada invite as many as 450,00 students by 2022
- Competitive employment
- Canada’s healthcare system over US healthcare system
Summing up, Canada has the power to give wings to a student’s dream. If you too have dreams to settle in Canada on a long term or give your career the touch of Canadian education, come; we can help.
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