International Students Eligible For Canada Post-Graduate Work Permit Can Apply Online

22 Feb 2016

Canada Immigration has come up with positive news to the international students. Foreign students with Canadian education can apply for the Post Study Work Permit Program, a visa valid for three years through online. Students graduated from the Canadian universities can also apply even if they are residing in their homeland.

The changes introduced to the work permit program will benefit the international students mainly. The proposed changes are effective from February 5, 2016. Earlier, the students have to be within Canada to Apply for Work Permit Scheme through the post graduate program. The move is a great relief to the international students, as more students can apply for the visa program.

The students with  Open Work Permit Visa will be eligible to work for three years. During the visa period, the visa holders can switch the companies.

International students contribute annually eight billion dollars to the Canadian economy. It is the seventh most favorable destination for international students. Canada has seen 83% increase of foreign students between 2008 and 2014. The highly qualified students have created over 81,000 jobs in Canada, according to the statistics of 2010.

Canada Government, which seriously considers the contribution of the Canada educated students, as the drivers of the economy. The New liberal Government under Justin Trudeau leadership is creating an eco- system to make the country immigrant friendly for students, skilled professionals, and investors.

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