If you’re looking for a country where you can easily get an admission, consider UK
If you’re looking for a country where you have better scholarship options, consider US
If you’re looking for a country where you have better chances of getting a foreign passport, consider Canada
If getting a scholarship is a big part of your study abroad plans, and getting one in Canada is looking elusive, you can work out a smart plan
Consider the US as a study destination, and work towards your Canadian Permanent Residence application from there.
That’s a smart plan.
In the UK, you will easily get an admission if you have your money. A low undergrad grade will also not be a barrier for Masters like in Canada.
And like the USA or any other country where you have a valid status, you can directly apply for Canadian permanent residence from UK.
Australia, US, UK, European (Norway, Germany, etc) & Asian countries, are worthy study destinations too
As long as you have a valid status in those countries, you can apply for Canadian permanent residence from there
And the processing times may even be faster & less cumbersome
The additional degree from those other countries will also increase your points for permanent residency in Canada (if you only have a BSc or less)
You also now have travel experience, better means of raising/showing POF, processing your transcript for credential assessment, etc.
You all already know I am Team Canada for LIFE!
But as we continue the next admission season for Fall Term 2022, the word for the season is "Spread your applications around"
Apply pressure everywhere, from UK to US to Europe to Asia...and map out other Canadian plans from there
One of the key difference is that those who come to Canada to study will experience Canadian winter before you 😂.
But my key message to you is to, however, consider other options as you work on your study in Canada plan
Consider multiple options & key into plenty opportunities
If you are applying to study abroad and you need resources to help you with the requirements, scholarships process, application process, and documents preparation, you will find useful information in the link below.
BREAKING: Canada's Immigration Minister has announced new measures to limit and curb the abuse of Canada's international student program.
➡️ From Sep 1, 2024 there are no more spousal open work permits for spouses of international students who are not studying in graduate schools or in a professional program such as medicine or law
➡️Canada will implement a two-year cap on international study permits, it will reduce the number of study permits by 35% from 2023's level to 364,000.
➡️Each province will be assigned a fixed number of study permits that's proportional to its population, and have to decide how it divvies them up among the schools authorized to take in international students.
➡️There are no more postgraduate work permits for students who graduate from Private Career Colleges operating under Public College-Private Partnerships
More info coming later today.....
More explanation on what it means to be a Private Career Colleges operating under Public College-Private Partnerships.
“For 2024, the federal government says it will approve 360,000 undergraduate study permits, with the aim of reducing the number by 35 per cent from 2023.” cbc.ca/news/politics/…
If you want to move to Canada & don't know how, or the Visa route to choose, this is for you
There are over 100 immigration pathways in Canada with different requirements
This post will guide you on the 15 programs/pathways to focus on if applying from outside Canada
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1) The Express Entry Program
This is the most popular program for permanent residence in Canada (Although it's not the only one).
Your education and professional work experience from any country can be used for this, and you can apply from any country. ⬇️olufemiloye.ca/canada-express…
2) Provincial Nomination Programs
There are 10 provinces and 3 territories in Canada & they all have different nomination programs.
You can use a nomination to get 600 extra Express Entry score or to immigrate directly without Express Entry
I know part of your plan after studying in Canada is to be able to stay back and become a permanent resident/citizen
So, let me tell you the Canadian provinces to go as a student to increase your chances of becoming a permanent resident through provincial nomination
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Studying in Canada gives you additional permanent residence options. But you still have to be strategic about it
That’s what I always say that permanent residency is not automatic. So, you have to play your cards right by knowing your options early enough & positioning yourself.
Saskatchewan:
There is a student category of provincial nomination in Saskatchewan.
Once you graduate from a recognized school in the province and work for a minimum of 6 months, you can use that for nomination for PR.
This is inevitable but many new students do not know. What most (if not all) foreign students have from their country is a temporary resident visa. Study permit is issued upon arrival
Put your documents in your hand luggage to avoid unnecessary delay
In Canada, international students are generally eligible to work 20hours/wk during school period & full-time during breaks
When you arrive in Canada & get your study permit,the info below should be on it
Notify the officer if it’s missing, you need this to get your S.I.N & work