Study in Quebec: A Permanent Immigration Pathway to Canada for International Students
Channel: Immigration.ca - Colin Singer, Canada Immigration Lawyer
Date: 2018-01-18

How can international students get permanent residency in Canada? 

Colin Singer, Managing Partner of #1 Google ranked Immigration.ca, discusses how international students can study in Quebec and qualify under the Quebec experience program (Graduate Studies Stream) to apply for permanent residence in Canada.

The Quebec experience program (Graduate Studies Stream), enables qualified international students, on a valid study permit, to apply for permanent residence after successfully completing approved full-time studies in an eligible study program in the province of Quebec.

Applications in this stream are treated on a priority basis and generally conclude in less than 12-months.

International students who have the required finances and other qualifications, must first obtain admission to an eligible study program and must obtain a study permit to study in Canada.

When to submit an application?
You may submit your application 6 months before the date on which you expect to receive your attestation of successful completion or diploma but not later than 36 months following receipt of your diploma.

Financial Requirements
In order to pursue studies in Quebec, proof of unencumbered available funds is required to cover tuition and living expenses.

You can prove funding with:

your bank statements for six months showing sufficient funds to support your studies and proof you paid tuition and housing fees;
bank statements from a close relative showing sufficient funds to support your studies and a financial support confirmation letter from the close relative;
proof of funding paid from within Canada, if you have a scholarship or are in a Canadian-funded educational program.
Tuition is estimated at $15,000 a year. This amount varies between institutions and study programs. Learn more at http://bit.ly/2Dlepz6 !