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Canada all set to help Temporary Foreign Workers and Foreign Students to become Permanent Residents

In response to the long processing time for Permanent Residency applications, the Canadian government is creating a new avenue of permanent immigration for a few temporary visas holders and Work Permit & on Student Permit in Canada without leaving the country. Previously, they were asked to leave for the native country before they could apply for Permanent Residency.

But with the proposed provision the temporary foreign workers and foreign student who graduate from Canada may be eligible for this new category on the basis of Canadian Work Experience, Canadian Education and Proficiency in English Language.

The Temporary Work Permit applicant may be eligible under this new program if:.

• The applicant has a valid Temporary Visa
• Relevant education
• Two years Canadian work experience
• Occupation must be from National Occupation Classifications (NOC) Skills Level 0 (management Occupations, Skill Level A (professional occupations), or Skill Level B (technical and skilled trades
• Proficiency in English language i.e. the applicant may communicate properly at workplace
• Proof of funds are not mandatory

 Foreign student may be eligible for Permanent Residency if

• the student has completed at least 2 years of post-secondary study program
• at least 12 months of work experience under post-graduate work permit program acquired after graduation in Canada even without scoring 67 points
• Occupation must fall under NOC Skills Level 0, A and B
• Basic language skills<