EMPLOYMENT AND IMMIGRATION IN CANADA

Tuesday - 02/12/2025

For international students in Canada, it is possible to work part-time during studies and remain in Canada to work and apply for permanent residency after graduating from a college or university program.

Please refer to the useful information below and contact us for timely consultation and support.

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EMPLOYMENT

While studying, students are allowed to:

Work up to 24 hours per week while studying, and
Work full-time during scheduled breaks (see details)

After graduation, students may stay and work full-time under the Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP):

Programs of 8 months to less than 2 years: Graduates may receive a PGWP for the same length as their study program.
Programs of 2 years or longer: Graduates may receive a PGWP valid for up to 3 years.
Eligible master’s programs: Graduates may receive a PGWP valid for up to 3 years, even if the program is less than 2 years.

In-demand fields of employment:

Canada currently focuses on workers in Healthcare, STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics), Skilled Trades, Transport, and Agriculture & Agri-food. French-speaking candidates are also prioritized.

Express Entry – Category-Based Selection: Lists the priority occupation categories chosen by IRCC for targeted invitation rounds: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/express-entry/rounds-invitations/category-based-selection.html
National Occupational Classification (NOC): Look up your occupation code, job description, and TEER category to check if your field is in-demand: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/find-national-occupation-code.html

IMMIGRATION (PERMANENT RESIDENCY)

Graduates of eligible professional programs may apply for permanent residency if they meet the required criteria.

Priority immigration occupations – 2025: http://www.immigration.ca/fast-track-high-demand-occupations/
Additional list of 50 skilled occupations: http://www.nissaimmigration.com/skilled.htm

PROVINCIAL IMMIGRATION PATHWAYS (PNP)

Below is an overview of selected provincial programs for international graduates:

1. British Columbia (BC)

International students may become a Canadian Permanent Resident under one of the following categories:

a. Post-Graduate / Master’s / PhD graduates (no job offer required):

Program length of at least 2 years;
Field of study in Natural, Applied, or Health Sciences, such as: Agriculture, Biology, Computer Science, Engineering, High Technology, Health Sciences, Mathematics, Natural Resource Conservation & Research, Physics;
Intention to live and work long-term in British Columbia.

b. Graduates with job offers:

Possess a degree, diploma, or certificate;
Program length: at least 8 months;
Have a full-time job in British Columbia;
Intend to reside in any province except Québec.

2. Ontario

International students may apply for PR under one of the following programs:

a. International Students (General Stream):

Hold a full-time job offer;
Completed at least 50% of their program;
Studied at a public college or university;
Pursued a 2-year program or a postgraduate program.

b. Pilot program for students in Aviation (“Pilot Pathway”):

Studied in Aviation / Pilot Training;
Intend to live and work in Ontario;
Hold a Master’s degree from a public university in Ontario;
Apply within 2 years of graduation;
Show proof of sufficient financial resources for self/dependents;
Meet English/French language requirements;
No future study plan required;
Clean legal record.

c. Master’s Graduate Stream:

Graduated from a public university in Canada;
Apply within 2 years of graduation;
No legal violations.

3. Nova Scotia

The Nova Scotia Nominee Program (NSNP) is relatively straightforward and does not operate on a points-based system. Applicants only need to meet the following criteria:

Age 21-55 and seeking employment in Nova Scotia;
Hold a full-time job (30 hours/week);
Ideally in NOC 0, A, B occupations; if NOC C, must have worked 6+ months for a designated employer;
Have 1 year (1,560 hours) of relevant work experience—can be earned in any country;
Meet English language requirement: IELTS 6.0+;
Hold a post-secondary degree (preferably from Nova Scotia, but equivalent institutions are acceptable);
Demonstrate a clear intention to settle in Nova Scotia (evidenced through study and work history in the province).

Nova Scotia Express Entry Pilot (started January 2015):

Job must fall under the occupations included in the province’s targeted list (mainly economic and engineering sectors);
Operates under a provincial points-assessment method;
For students with paid co-op / internship programs, such as at Cape Breton University (CBU): A 12-month internship counts as 1,560 hours of work experience. Students then need only 6 additional months of NOC C employment to qualify for PR.

The above information is accurate at the time of publication. Please contact us for the most up-to-date immigration and employment regulations.

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