Canada Offers International Graduates Attractive Pathway To Permanent Immigration

August 27, 2017 -International graduates from Canadian universities have been described as blue chip new permanent residents by Canada's federal government. They have Canadian credentials, knowledge of Canadian life, the required language skills, are young and often come with at least some Canadian work experience. All of these factors score highly in efforts to predict which immigration candidates will have long term economic success in Canada.  While each of the provinces offer permanent immigration programs, Quebec leads the way with a seamless pathway for international graduates, without a job offer.

At the federal level, the current government has made it easier for international graduates to achieve Canadian immigration by introducing points under Canada Express Entry. In November 2016, Comprehensive Ranking System points were added for post-secondary courses lasting three years or more (30 CRS points) and those of a one or two-year duration (15 CRS points).