Is it STILL possible to get PR after studies in Canada?

Are you wondering if it’s still possible to get Permanent Residency (PR) in Canada after studying here? In this video, I break down the current state of Canadian immigration and explore the potential pathways from being an international student to becoming a permanent resident 🏫🇨🇦
By the end of this video, you’ll have a clearer understanding of what it takes to transition from studying in Canada to securing PR, along with actionable tips to help you navigate this journey :)
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[@lyndexkimquesada5455]

6:12 is SPOT ON! Everyone can be deserving. But not everyone is entitled or eligible.

[@ballinspalding11]

Let me save everyone watching the trouble: Canada is no longer a destination for internationals and Canadians are beginning to deeply hate internationals.

[@rrdancel]

i can’t say i disagree 🙆‍♀️

[@LordBagdanoff]

its only because of one group...

[@kataria2445]

First of all, canadian immigration system is really bad, they entered all the non deserving people from the last couple of years

[@matthew-kf6le]

We do not want more ! We want most who are already here to leave

[@kingsleyorji5446]

The truth is that international students are not the problem of Canada. It's wrong government policies that are ​@@matthew-kf6le

[@abroadstateofmind5571]

Firstly I’ve been watching your channel since its inception and even started my own so thank you for all of your great content! Secondly your advice made my process to PR a bit more bearable as it was great to see someone going through the same process. Now for the harsh realities…it’s bad right now and I feel for anyone trying to start over in Canada without any friends or family. If you have a decent life I highly advise you just visit and gather as much info as possible. I would not advise someone to spend their life’s savings to start over in Canada unless you’re running from a bad situation. Rent is high and salaries are very low.

[@rrdancel]

couldn’t have said it better myself! def not the best thing to hear rn but it’s better to get this message across than go im uninformed and be disappointed later on! glad you understand my drift and appreciate your input on this 🙏😊

[@justVernica12]

My friend is now in there and are struggling. Sad to hear to spend their savings just to gain nothing. 😢

[@kataria2445]

​@@justVernica12I am going for masters in civil engineering at University of Calgary. Now ,I have only option to struggle and achieve something in life.

[@abroadstateofmind5571]

@@justVernica12 the system is taking advantage of hopefully but naive immigrants especially students. Some do really well but many fall through the cracks due to the lack of resources and opportunity after spending thousands on an education that isn’t marketable.

[@amegallioz]

The only way somebody can even think closely to come to Canada and reach the PR are three main things that, as said in the video, all are going to follow anyway by the time they reach the eligibility: - Come to Canada with a Master Degree -Come to Canada with experience from back home -Knowledge and certification of French Without these, and we are already at this point, CEC general draws are not an option any more.

[@richardmarcial4741]

ITS A TRAP...... BETTER STUDY NURSING INTHE PHILIPPINES AND PASS NCLEX APPLY FOR WORK VISA..

[@paulissar1036]

t’s insane to encourage students to come to Canada when there is no where for them to live.

[@sanketsony8143]

Apart from the valuable insights, I really appreciate the video delivery, colour grading and overall cinematography!

[@Theworldisafamily68]

Things aren’t looking bright if you’re trying to plan a PR pathway. Canadians have come around to understanding all the loopholes that various folks have been exploiting to gain residency. This coupled with a breakdown in the social contract b/w the government and the electorate has made locals very suspicious of the entire program. To add to that cost of living, no jobs, housing crisis has meant that the government is slowly steering itself from being pro immigration to selective immigration. I expect the number of TRs entering the country in 2025 to be 30-40% of what they were in 2023. We’ll see hundreds of thousands of people who don’t qualify for PR and may become illegal or go home, with a huge acceleration in 2025-2026 onwards. For anyone entering, be extremely careful and do A LOT of research.

[@huhujojo1968]

Well said , the social crisis this program is about to unleash hasn't played out yet .It was so reckless of the government to look the other way for so long when they knew what was going on with this program whose goal was human trafficking than education.

[@FelixBrain]

Thank you so much for explaining directly on point! ❤ #Subscribed

[@shadowblade354]

I just wanted to say a few things about my experience in here, in case it helps to anyone. I studied Computer Science in a college in Vancouver, 2 years program that would get you the 3 years PGWP. In the end, the school ended up being way less than what I expected, the education is mediocre as well as the teachers and the chances of landing any decent job that would help after graduation on the Industry that I planned to specialize in is almost nearly impossible. The chances of getting a good job are just very slim without having a masters in something (which means chances are even smaller if you did just a college). I've really enjoyed my time here in Vancouver as it is a beautiful city and place to live, but the chances of staying here in a permanent basis are just absurd for people that want to start or follow a similar path as mine. The only thing i have left to say is good luck to anyone who is in a similar situation and hoping all the best for you and your future plans, as times are really tough now.

[@daniisiimpson]

Where did you study? my boyfriend is thinking about studying computer science

[@tashkenty]

Extremely informative. Please continue making these, it’s Oprah level of vlogging 😊

[@Bobie1263]

A lot of students don’t get that being an international student doesn’t guarantee work or permanent residency. I heard of an acquaintance of an acquaintance going to Canada later this year, in the fall. He thinks it’s a guarantee that he will live in Canada so he is getting married and planning his life in Canada long term. However, it’s not a guarantee and he probably will return to his developing world country because of the stricter immigration policies Canada has now.

[@b4rtmod]

Amazing and informative video! I recently graduated and just applied for PGWP. I came here with my wife and daughter. Now, I need to find the right job, which is not that easy at this moment. In my opinion, Ontario is really full now. I am also starting to learn French to improve myself personally and increase my chances of finding a job here!

[@Mystearicia]

There's been many changes in the rules of Canadian immigration, even for Australia and New Zealand so it's disheartening especially that it's always been a goal of mine to settle abroad, particularly in Canada. Due to all these changes, I decided to take a break in researching about it since it didn't help me mentally

[@kimmmykimmy9369]

It's not disheartening. The country have rules. You can go somewhere else. Canada don't owe you anything

[@richardmarcial4741]

EVEN IN U.K...... meanwhile America is busy for presidential election this November.....it will follow soon... the world is changing........

[@myonlyone8713]

Same, it has been my dream to relocate through the student route, and I am disheartened, but I am still hopeful. I will not live in a third world country forever

[@kimmmykimmy9369]

@@myonlyone8713 u gotta stay in 3rd world country. You behaving like they owe u a spot in their place

[@USA-CANADA1480]

5:40 “Procrastinating on applying for Canadian citizenship” is itself another big mistake. If you’re in Canada, take all the rights, privileges and responsibilities of a Canadian resident by becoming a Canadian Citizen. Permanent residents are still restricted from fully entering restricted jobs exclusively for Canadian citizens and are still deportable. I don’t see any reason for the delay.

[@rrdancel]

Oh absolutely agree! I’m just wanting to make sure my application is correct and so i prefer to double check the info than hastily submitting it :) But i see your point!

[@mikeanderson4401]

Sometimes the country of origin does not permit dual citizenship. This can be a problem for many people .

[@USA-CANADA1480]

@@mikeanderson4401 not the Philippines. The country allows dual citizenship.

[@NatureLovingWoman]

Nice information 😊❤❤

[@raphael6867]

This is a must watch for those who wanna come as intl students here in Canada not those videos from "immigration consultants/lawyers" who would always say that student pathway is a guaranteed way to get PR. That is why we were having protests organized by international students who were demanding to make their PGWP extended. They were promised that within their PGWP period, they will get PR but unfortunately, a lot will have their PGWP expired this year and still havent invited for PR. For those who will get their PGWP soon, she is right that you should carefully plan everything especially the job that you wanna work bc you only have one chance of getting PGWP. You can check jobs that can easily get you invited for provincial nomination and other programs.

[@grejohnjosecalamba]

Hey Rachel. Forgot to thank you. Your videos have been my guide to my educational journey in Canada. Halfway done! God bless

[@rrdancel]

It’s all YOU!! 🫵 but awww, i’m glad i was able to help in some way 🥹

[@hugovalle1111]

Your hair is looking A M A Z I N G!

[@rrdancel]

It's AU NATUREL too hehehe thanks for noticing! Must be something in the water or my Tsubaki hair mask LOL :P

[@meekopal2369]

I have plans to get a master's degree in Canada. Is my bachelor's degree earned in the Philippines enough of a qualification to get admission to any university there, or do I still need to take additional courses to qualify? I heard from another vlog that any degree earned in the Philippines, when assessed in Canada, is equivalent to only 2 or 3 years of study

[@emmanuelflores6816]

PR, PR. All are dreaming for PR. Apply to university not in college if you want to be competitive.

[@monjurmorshed3731]

What about those students who came in 2020? We had no idea about this that time and we came according to the old law. So, its not our fault.

[@sagasphere007]

If I do one more course after my first one year graduate certificate course, will i get 3 years of PGWP? I'm planning to pursue Digital Marketing Communications from St Lawrence College, Kingston Ontario. I've got my visa and I'm flying this year. Please Advise.

[@aryankud191]

I think I’m the unluckiest person ! I have tried to get visa since 2020 , i just got visa last month after hire lawyer to seek judicial review, i have LOA of MBA course in Vancouver, I guess this course is not eligible to get PR ! I’m in trouble , whether follow my dream to study and live in canada or quit it and feel regret for ever!

[@PaniBhai-br3sm]

Data Science undergraduate student here in NL, Canada. I'm in my second year. Should I be worried?

[@kennethfallorina7483]

My partner’s graduating next week in BCIT and we are working on our PGWP and OWP extension. Can you make a video about it next cause I’m seeing a lot of confusion about it too? 😊

[@livyivy]

Hi, don't know if this helps but I'm the same situation and have figured out some important things from an immigrant consultor's channel. The important things is that if the international student don't have a job offer lined up that they can demonstrate in the application to the PGWP, the spouse OWP cannot be extended in the same application (in this case it will expire eventually in the date it says). But, when the student gets a job after graduation, the partner can apply too only that it would on a different moment. To sum up, the OWP extension is contingent on the person with the PGWP getting an actual job (it can be in any NOC for the purpose of extending the partner's permit).

[@robertbiensongahap4214]

Hi just a quick question , can I still bring my fiancé to canada? I’m gonna finish my studies this december and applying for pgwp afterr thank you so much

[@jaimexcas]

If you are doing something like engineering, tech, health, or something related to those things. It may be worth it and you have chances. I would say that if you do something else, most likely you will waste your money IF your objective is just the PR. IT WON'T be a waste if you just want to increase your employability in your own country. WHY do I say this? because there are serious "rumors" (not rumors actually, there are official government documents) that suggest they will limit the PGWP to only certain programs related to labour market shortage. Also, this is debatable, but i keep hearing comments trashing Canadian education from colleges (main target for international students because they just care about the PR). Under local opinions, colleges are just a transition for a more serious degree, and most colleges are giving a low quality education with some exceptions. This opinion is shared within the industry. So, your investment in education won't be a waste if: - You come to study here a program related to the labour market shortage (most likely tech industry). - You come to study here for a Master Degree or a PHD at a respectable University (most likely these degrees will be exempt with the PGWP limitations). - You come to study here at any program in a respectable education institution (college/University) with the objective to go back home for a better job. Recently there has been lots of changes and more to come. NOthing is secured. Last advice, stay away from cheap MBAs programs.

[@jjn9428]

Hi, What do you mean by" stay away from cheap MBA programs", it's like this major is meaningless or not?

[@jaimexcas]

@jjn9428 for PR purposes yes. It is useless. And it will become more useless on the future. Employability is low too.

[@jjn9428]

@@jaimexcas Thanks for your sharing

[@ashishs2909]

@@jjn9428all management programmes are usesless. Global management, supply chain management…

[@familyguycuts510]

Must research before coming here. Most people have better institutions in their home country!!

[@USA-CANADA1480]

But that’s the point! They don’t come to Canada for education. “Student Visa” is just a front for “Immigrant Visa”.

[@Jpaladash]

If you're coming to canada with your spouse, get your spouse to work in trades or construction. that guarantees your PR

[@aryankud191]

How to get PR for those who work in trades ? Through PNP ?

[@Jpaladash]

@@aryankud191 Skilled Worker - construction (BC PNP)

[@tahsinsajid8672]

Masters degree is a must if you want to have high chance of getting Pr. Especially if you can manage to get masters degree in canada in business, engineering it any other good fields your life is pretty much set.

[@satyenrai5275]

Is masters in sustainable leisure management good

[@tahsinsajid8672]

@@satyenrai5275 opportunities in this field is less. As Job in canada in this sector are less demanding. And masters degree has to be obtained from a reputable recognized universities. The most demanding areas in canada and easy to get pr is Health care, Agriculture, IT, Engineering, Business and Transportation. This are the top careers in canada right now to get pr.

[@aristotle511]

HI rachel, do you think Masters degree will also affected by the changes?

[@rrdancel]

it already has, in a good way, at least when it comes to pgwp-eligibility: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eInIaYKmf5mindUsi=a5H-Uxkk2uIZAys4

[@aristotle511]

@@rrdancel I mean with the upcoming changes again do you think they will change the PGWP for Masters students in a not favorable way?

[@Tutus1001]

Answering your question: It´s uncertain!

[@josephineamponsah3583]

Is it possible to get a pr after a one year health care assistant course in Northern lights college

[@madhunter9370]

IF IM DOING MBA ITS A BIG NO 😭and its even worse if I am a fresh Ba graduate. Cuz the PGWP 3 yr will be only given to the programs which falls under the labor shortages in industries 😭

[@SlowlySalty]

Welp, I guess I have a lot of saving up to do to switch to a masters in cyberseurity. Thanks for the heads up.

[@SlowlySalty]

Or I guess I have to check the laber market shortage first

[@madhunter9370]

@@SlowlySalty I'm a fully finance student so for me changing the master's is hard... initially my idea was to do MSc, but it needed work exp which i don't have nd that's why i was gonna apply for MBA.. anyways I wish you luck bud 🌺

[@madhunter9370]

@@SlowlySalty Contruction, early childhood/ adult care, nursing, anything related to STEM and IT field is also available but I'm not sure though

[@rrdancel]

i heard about that and while it’s still up in the air, it’s something future students should brace for 😢

[@gabarquilita8816]

🎉🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤❤

[@robs4491]

Hi Rachel, do you mind telling us your CRS score when you got your ITA? TIA

[@rrdancel]

of course! it was 450 (no foreign work experience, 1 yr canadian work exp, left for canada after university so not much life xp) so good timing and luck 🍀 were on my side 😅 my full story about it can be watched here too: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jonOp3aij8yGhtEsi=q0-bCO9S0-TSxvcf

[@rajatshrestha827]

Hello! How to manage to land a skilled job right after graduation? I'm an MBA student and have two semesters left currently.

[@rrdancel]

I got a full-time position at the job i was working part-time for during studies! Got lucky a position opened up conveniently around the time i was nearing the end of my studies! There’s also job fairs held at conventions or school that i’d attend and proactively submitting job applications online via Linkedin or Glassdoor or indeed!

[@beautyfulboi]

Hi Could you please share the link to the webpage you shared @5:27

[@rrdancel]

www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/mandate/policies-operational-instructions-agreements/ministerial-instructions/express-entry-rounds.html#wb-auto-4

[@beautyfulboi]

@@rrdancel thank you

[@arianna-rod]

Of course is still possible, if not I'll cry 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@rrdancel]

we can cry together

[@justVernica12]

Offtopic: i really love your hair. 😂❤

[@rrdancel]

Thank you! 🥹

[@edmarkancla6050]

Is an Accounting Diploma Program in demand in Ontario?

[@ballinspalding11]

Absolutely not

[@paulissar1036]

International Student Program was never meant to be a pathway to Permanent Residency. Marc Miller Immigration Minister Canada. Reply

[@rrdancel]

that’s right but like so many other temporary programs, it CAN offer a pathway to PR (dual intent)

[@alf5155]

I think this shld be stressed first. From what I’ve been watching from all these vlogs, everyone applied for Intl Student to be a PR and most of them thinks it’s a sure thing.

[@Jpaladash]

it's a stepping stone actually.

[@paulissar1036]

@@Jpaladash Not really. I would say it's a lottery ticket. Most PR slots continue to be filled by applicants residing abroad, not from Canada's NPR population.

[@unhingednonsense]

Don't come here

[@greborn9411]

I got admitted to the only university I applied to

[@desteenabegailmahinay-laro1366]

Hello po Ma'am, do you assist PGWD and PR application?

[@rrdancel]

Hello dear! I don’t, my partner and i mainly help with school applications but def recommend Mark Holthe or Lou Dangzalan for immigration application matters. They’re Canadian based lawyers and honestly goated! They’re imm lawyers based in Canada 🇨🇦

[@krauserromanov5854]

Short Answer is YES.

[@rrdancel]

Guys, no need to watch the video. Answer's right here HAHAHA

[@josevich]

Just got my PR in February. Been watching you for the past few years and you've been very helpful! Now I'm studying French for free, its a benefit for new residents

[@sarah-kp8xz]

how do you study french for free ?

[@josevich]

​@@sarah-kp8xznew PRs get free language training. English or French

[@LordBagdanoff]

where are you from how long did it take for you to get PR

[@josevich]

@@LordBagdanoff i studied in manitoba for two years. Graduated in April 2022 and PR in February 2024

[@LordBagdanoff]

@@josevich That’s really fast. Did you even work on PGWP before getting PR?

[@C2C19]

Canada is fulll

[@dagoatnocap]

No it is not

[@samiraahmed7621]

My CRS score is 519 and I’m losing hope everyday :(

[@rrdancel]

gaaaj your profile is impressive tho for a score like yours! hang in there 🥹🤗

[@samiraahmed7621]

@@rrdancel thank you, but my permit expires in August, so it’s really hard being hopeful due to the irregular draws and unpredictability 😞

[@brunodiazbadillo4932]

Have you tried through the Provincial Nomination Plan?

[@samiraahmed7621]

@@brunodiazbadillo4932 hey, I live in Toronto, I’m not sure how that works for me, please how can one get a nomination, I’m not sure if I qualify as my background is Human Resources Management

[@thegreenwarriors3014]

I finally found the woman of my dream.❤❤❤

[@chaddyjvenski]

It's depends but dont expect to much because IRCC change always and make another change.😂

[@rrdancel]

IKR!? like this is the most imm changes, updates / announcements i’ve seen ever 😳 and it keeps coming lol

[@chudiokoye5569]

I have a headache

[@rrdancel]

drink some water 💧

[@jeswanthariga1703]

Can we get pr after studying MBA in canada

[@rrdancel]

it increases your CRS score for the education criteria but it doesn’t necessarily guarantee PR.

[@ericobanzon8428]

Your so pretty

[@user-mt7ip7kj7w]

Ah ewan just do more vlog and collect, money😅😅😅 nakaka sawa na no permanent favorite vlogger in this world even batman and wonderWoman ah EWAN Inday pinay 😅😅😅😅

[@rrdancel]

ano daw

[@danielberdan3545]

Your experience is not anymore relevant today. Please don’t give advice if you are not qualified to do so. You mislead so many Filipinos and now they will be stuck there having wasted so much of their resources.

[@rrdancel]

Hmm, i’m curious, in what way have i misled my kababayans?

[@paulissar1036]

@@rrdancel Most PR slots in fact continue to be filled by applicants residing abroad, not from Canada's Non Permanent Resident population. A key factor driving the growth in NPR inflows is the government’s repeated announcements of ad-hoc programs aimed at easing the pathway to PR status for lower-skilled migrants who would otherwise struggle to clear the hurdle of the Express Entry skills-based points system. Allocation of PR slots has increasingly become a lottery incentivizing large numbers of migrants to try their luck at obtaining Canadian PR status. But given the limited number of PR admissions, large numbers of justifiably hopeful NPRs will be unable to realize their dreams. As their study and work permits expire, many will be unable or unwilling to return to their home countries. These migrants will become increasingly vulnerable to workplace exploitation, distorting wage outcomes in lower-skilled labour markets, and poverty, which government supports are unable to address because of their ineligibility. Rachael you are a very naive young woman talking online about things that you don't know about. The recent changes to the International Student Program have nothing to do to the housing crisis. The unbalanced growth in Canada’s temporary and permanent migration inflows will inevitably result in a growing undocumented population and forced deportations and also a risk to inflaming Canada's Immigration politics and undermining public confidence in the immigration system. The above are all quotes from a December 2023 Globe & Mail article.

[@paulissar1036]

@@rrdancel Most PR slots continue to be filled by applicants residing abroad, not from Canada’s NPR population.

[@paulissar1036]

A key factor driving the growth in NPR inflows is the government’s repeated announcements of ad-hoc programs aimed at easing the pathway to PR status for lower-skilled migrants who would otherwise struggle to clear the hurdle of the Express Entry skills-based points system. Allocation of PR slots has increasingly become a lottery incentivizing large numbers of migrants to try their luck at obtaining Canadian PR status. But given the limited number of PR admissions, large numbers of justifiably hopeful NPRs will be unable to realize their dreams. As their study and work permits expire, many will be unable or unwilling to return to their home countries. These migrants will become increasingly vulnerable to workplace exploitation, distorting wage outcomes in lower-skilled labour markets, and poverty, which government supports are unable to address because of their ineligibility.

[@paulissar1036]

The unbalanced growth in Canada’s temporary and permanent migration inflows will inevitably result in a growing undocumented population and forced deportations. Both developments risk inflaming Canada’s immigration politics and undermining public confidence in the immigration system. Rachael you are a very naive young woman.