A small mistake can lead to lifelong tears.

(Disclaimer: Please note that this write-up is based on my personal observation of my several years’ working experience in this industry. This article does not constitute any direct legal advice to anyone whatsoever your situation. You must seek legal advice if you need advice on your personal situation.)      

It is sad to say that those who go for studying in Canada are serious about IELTS, money, results etc. but they do not take seriously one very important thing. That is - do you want to return home after studying in Canada or do you want to become a PR? And for not considering this one important thing, I have seen the future of many people ruined and eventually go through endless suffering.

But how and why??

Many people migrated to Canada by their own efforts or through unauthorized agents with study permits. Even if they don't understand at the beginning, many people realize their mistake after a semester or two. And many still do not understand, they understand after completing the entire program. Understand that even if they acquire knowledge with a completed Canadian degree, it may not be possible to obtain permanent residency. But by the time one realizes, the time/money/effort has almost reached its limit.

I would like to share some critical points regarding study permit in Canada; it is entirely up to you whether you will listen or not.

⛔ In Canada, a student gets a Post Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) after completing his/her study, it is only once in his/her life. That is, if you think that even if you make a mistake once, you will finish another study and start again with a PGWP - no, that is not happening.

⛔ Many enroll in a program without a proper plan in place, read one-two semesters and then switch to another program. Some have money problems, drop out unofficially without being able to pay tuition fees. In these kinds of situations, most of them must stop studying forever and walk on different paths, even many have to leave Canada.

⛔Many people move from one province to another after completing their studies without realizing it. Someone makes them understand that - there will be no PR here (in the province where they completed the study program), you must go to another province. Afterwards s/he moves to another province, s/he finds it more terrible than before.

⛔Some start in the wrong place. I often tell my international student clients to avoid Ontario and British Columbia, especially if they are from a background other than IT / Engineering / Health. Why?? Because the PNP programs of these two provinces are not very favorable for students from backgrounds other than IT / Engineering / Health. And without a doubt, the living expenses of these two provinces are the highest. But due to some unknown fascination, they frequently chose these two provinces and end up in extreme misery at the end of the day. I am saying that the international students of Ontario and British Columbia are in more trouble, because if 10 clients book a consultation with us, at least 8-9 of them are from these two provinces. Why would they come to us if they didn’t get into trouble? No, I'm not saying that it's impossible to get PR from these two provinces, but what's the point of walking on the wrong side of the road when there's a straight road ahead?

Now the question comes, which provinces are relatively better in terms of PR process? If you do a trend analysis since covid hit in 2020, I think undoubtedly Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Alberta, and Nova Scotia are doing well. Please check these programs’ websites for better insights.

So again, even if you plan to get a study permit in Canada, first ask yourself - do you want to go back to the country after completing your studies or do you want to become a PR? If becoming a PR is the main objective, then first gain knowledge about how PR works and then go for the program which is good for PR. Similarly, if you apply for a study permit with the help of someone, then see how much knowledge s/he has about the PR process, or s/he is just enrolling you to any program with some commission from the college / university and the job is done.

Studying in Canada is quite expensive and labor intensive. With a little planning, maybe many things can be straightforward, and a little mistake can be a lifelong cry. If you find the writings logical and useful, please take them into consideration and share them with others so that even 1-2 people through you will be saved from cheating or stepping on the wrong path. Thank you for reading the article patiently.