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PR Pathways for International Students

Canada offers one of the world’s most welcoming immigration systems for international students. With the right planning, your study permit can become a clear and achievable pathway to Permanent Residency (PR). At North Vista Immigration, we help international students navigate every step — from study to work permits, and finally to PR in Canada.
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Student Pathway to PR in Canada

How It Works
The student pathway to PR in Canada is designed to reward international graduates who gain Canadian education and work experience.
Designated Learning Institution
Study at a Designated Learning Institution (DLI)
Graduate
Graduate from an eligible Canadian program
Post-Graduation Work Permit
Apply for a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP)
Post-Graduation Work Permit
Apply for a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP). Gain Canadian skilled work experience
Apply for PR
Apply for PR through federal or provincial programs

PR Options for International Students in Canada

International students have multiple PR options in Canada, depending on their education, work experience, and location.
Canadian Experience Class (CEC
Canadian Experience Class (CEC) under Express Entry
Provincial Nominee Programs
Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) for international graduates
Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP)
Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot (RNIP)
Quebec Experience Program (PEQ) (for Quebec graduates)
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PGWP to PR Canada – Turning Work Experience into Permanent Residency

A Post-Graduation Work Permit allows you to:
The PGWP to PR Canada pathway is one of the most popular routes for international students.

  • Work full-time for up to 3 years

  • Gain valuable Canadian work experience

  • Improve your CRS score

  • Qualify for Express Entry or PNP streams

Key Advantages:

  • No job offer required for PGWP

  • Canadian work experience boosts PR eligibility

  • Employers prefer PGWP holders

North Vista Immigration helps you maximize your PGWP period so you don’t miss PR opportunities.

Why Early PR Planning Matters for International Students

Early planning helps you:
Many students make the mistake of thinking about PR after graduation — often too late.

  • Choose PR-friendly programs and provinces

  • Avoid ineligible courses or institutions

  • Align your job role with immigration requirements

  • Increase your CRS score strategically

How North Vista Immigration Helps Students Get PR in Canada

At North Vista Immigration, we don’t offer generic advice — we create custom PR roadmaps for international students.

Our Student-Focused PR Services:

  • Personalized Student to PR eligibility assessment

  • PGWP application support

  • Express Entry & PNP strategy planning

  • Job role and NOC code guidance

  • PR application filing and documentation review

  • Ongoing compliance and deadline tracking

We work with students before and after graduation to ensure no opportunity is missed.

Start Your Student to PR Journey with Confidence

Whether you are:

  • Currently studying in Canada

  • About to graduate

  • Holding a PGWP

  • Working toward PR eligibility

North Vista Immigration is here to guide you from student life to permanent residency in Canada — step by step.

👉 Book your consultation today and turn your Canadian education into a permanent future.

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