From Study Permit To Permanent Residence: The Rocky Road For International Students Intending To Work In Canada

The Education

An International Student's path into a Canadian post-secondary institution is fairly straightforward although tuition rates are high for these students. International Students applying for the required Temporary Residency and Study Permit must provide proof of:

• Acceptance by a Designated Learning Institution;
• Identity;
• Financial support sufficient to support themselves and their family while in Canada; and
• Admissibility (i.e. no health, security or criminal concerns that would otherwise preclude entry)

The applicant will also have to satisfy the visa officer that he/she will depart at the end of the authorized stay. There may be additional requirements, depending upon the student's country of origin. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada's ("IRCC") most recent numbers, from 2013, indicate a 75% acceptance rate of all applicants for study permits.¹ Alberta is home to 92 Designated Learning Institutions.