The Canadian government has an elaborate immigration scheme that involves a host of immigration programmes. Based on one’s nationality, age, language ability, family members, education and professional qualifications, income/net worth and details on a job offer, one can apply for the specific immigration programme that matches their eligibility criteria. According to the program a candidate falls under and the varied qualifications they have, he/she obtains the number of corresponding points. Once they achieve the required points for permanent residency under their specific scheme, they are granted the same without any hesitations. On achieving permanent residency, Candidates can apply for Canadian Citizenship in 8 months.
An international student will get 15 points if he/she has an eligible credential to stay back in Canada from a one-year or two-year post-secondary program in Canada.
An international student will get 30 points if an international student has either of the credentials below to stay back in Canada:
You can utilise our Canada Points Calculator to understand the system better or calculate the points you have acquired.
