November 26, 2018 – Canada has seen an increase in the number of international students transitioning to permanent residence.
More than 1,000 more former Study Permit holders became permanent residents in 2017 compared to 2016. Federal government figures show more than 9,400 former students became permanent residents in 2017, compared with 8,250 in 2016.
The increase follows a continued push by immigration authorities to prioritize international students as important new permanent residents of Canada. Canada currently issues more than 400,000 study permits to international students each year.
Federal government pro-student rhetoric has been backed up with policy changes, including increased points for international students under Canada Express Entry, and specific streams targeting graduates under programs such as the Atlantic Immigration Pilot.
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada's message to international students is firstly they are welcome to come here and study, and secondly, they are welcome to stay and build careers after they graduate.
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