Number of spots available

A maximum of 40,000 applications will be accepted for processing.

Program Overview

This program targets International student who who graduated from  eligible Canadian institution, and who are currently employed in Canada.

Eligibility requirements for principal applicants

Permanent resident status will be granted to international students who meet the following conditions.

The international student:

1. Completed program of study at one of the following “Designated Learning Institutions” in Canada after January 2017. This could be a public post-secondary institution, such as a college, trade/technical school, university or in Quebec CEGEP, a private or public post-secondary school in Quebec, an authorized Canadian private institution.
2. Have been granted one of the following:
   • at least 8 months program degree (Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctorate);
   • OR:  skilled trade a degree, diploma, certificate, or attestation of a program of any duration (**Only specific skilled trade occupations are eligible, check the list at the end of this text);
   • OR: combined one or more diploma/certificate/attestation with each program of study at least 8 months in duration and the combined length of the credential(s) must be equivalent to a two-year credential (at least 16 months in duration). Each combined credential must meet the eligible program requirements as defined in a), including the completion no earlier than January 2017.
3. Be employed in Canada with a valid permit or authorization to work pursuant to the Act and Regulations at the time the application for permanent residence; self-employed is not considered, unless working as a medical doctor in a fee-for-service arrangement with a health authority.
4. Prove knowledge of iether English or French at CLB 5m which is
   1. EILTS General 5.0: (Reading – 4.0, Writing – 5.0,  Listening – 5.0,  Speaking – 5.0);
   2. CELPIP General 5.0: ( (Reading – 5.0, Writing – 5.0,  Listening – 5.0,  Speaking – 5.0);
   3. TEF Canada: Reading: 151-180; Writing: 226-270; Listening: 181-216; Speaking:  226-270
   4. TCF Canada: Reading: 375-405; Writing: 6 ; Listening:369-397; Speaking: 6;
5. Reside in Canada at the time of application;
6. Be admissible under the Act and Regulations

Eligibility requirements for family members of internatioal students:

Family members of the main applicant who are in Canada or Abroad  are eligible to be granted permanent residence if they meet the following conditions:

1. Family member is in or outside Canada
2. Family member is included in the application;
3. Family member is not inadmissible under the Act and Regulations;

**If you are an international student who graduated from skilled trade education programs, the you must also meet the following criteria: Your skilled trade occupation must be in the list below to be eligible:

Eligible Skilled Trades

7201 Contractors and supervisors, machining, metal forming, shaping and erecting trades and related occupations

7202 Contractors and supervisors, electrical trades and telecommunications occupations

7203 Contractors and supervisors, pipefitting trades

7204 Contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades

7205 Contractors and supervisors, other construction trades, installers, repairers and servicers

7231 Machinists and machining and tooling inspectors

7232 Tool and die makers

7233 Sheet metal workers

7234 Boilermakers

7235 Structural metal and platework fabricators and fitters

7236 Ironworkers

7237 Welders and related machine operators

7241 Electricians (except industrial and power system)

7242 Industrial electricians

7243 Power system electricians

7244 Electrical power line and cable workers

7245 Telecommunications line and cable workers

7246 Telecommunications installation and repair workers

7247 Cable television service and maintenance technicians

7251 Plumbers

7252 Steamfitters, pipefitters and sprinkler system installers

7253 Gas fitters

7271 Carpenters

7272 Cabinetmakers

7281 Bricklayers

7282 Concrete finishers

7283 Tilesetters

7284 Plasterers, drywall installers and finishers and lathers

7291 Roofers and shinglers

7292 Glaziers

7293 Insulators

7294 Painters and decorators (except interior decorators)

7295 Floor covering installers

7301 Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades

7302 Contractors and supervisors, heavy equipment operator crews

7303 Supervisors, printing and related occupations

7304 Supervisors, railway transport operations

7305 Supervisors, motor transport and other ground transit operators

7311 Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics

7312 Heavy-duty equipment mechanics

7313 Heating, refrigeration and air conditioning mechanics

7314 Railway carmen/women

7315 Aircraft mechanics and aircraft inspectors

7316 Machine fitters

7318 Elevator constructors and mechanics

7321 Automotive service technicians, truck and bus mechanics and mechanical repairers

7322 Motor vehicle body repairers

7331 Oil and solid fuel heating mechanics

7332 Appliance servicers and repairers

7333 Electrical mechanics

7334 Motorcycle, all-terrain vehicle and other related mechanics

7335 Other small engine and small equipment repairers

7361 Railway and yard locomotive engineers

7362 Railway conductors and brakemen/women

7371 Crane operators

7372 Drillers and blasters – surface mining, quarrying and construction

7373 Water well drillers

7381 Printing press operators

7384 Other trades and related occupations, n.e.c.

8211 Supervisors, logging and forestry

8221 Supervisors, mining and quarrying

8222 Contractors and supervisors, oil and gas drilling and services

8231 Underground production and development miners

8232 Oil and gas well drillers, servicers, testers and related workers

8241 Logging machinery operators

8252 Agricultural service contractors, farm supervisors and specialized livestock workers

8255 Contractors and supervisors, landscaping, grounds maintenance and horticulture services

8261 Fishing masters and officers

8262 Fishermen/women

9211Supervisors, mineral and metal processing

9212 Supervisors, petroleum, gas and chemical processing and utilities

9213 Supervisors, food and beverage processing

9214 Supervisors, plastic and rubber products manufacturing

9215 Supervisors, forest products processing

9217 Supervisors, textile, fabric, fur and leather products processing and manufacturing

9221 Supervisors, motor vehicle assembling

9222 Supervisors, electronics manufacturing

9223 Supervisors, electrical products manufacturing

9224 Supervisors, furniture and fixtures manufacturing

9226 Supervisors, other mechanical and metal products manufacturing

9227 Supervisors, other products manufacturing and assembly

9231 Central control and process operators, mineral and metal processing

9232 Central control and process operators, petroleum, gas and chemical processing

9235 Pulping, papermaking and coating control operators

9241 Power engineers and power systems operators

9243 Water and waste treatment plant operators

6321 Chefs

6322 Cooks

6331 Butchers, meat cutters and fishmongers – retail and wholesale

6332 Bakers