Canada Study Program – Direct PR
Direct Permanent Residency Pathway Through Specific Study Programs
Aspiring to establish permanent residency in Canada upon completion of graduate and postgraduate programs? For many international students, this is a dream come true.
Strategize your journey to permanent residency! Planning for the transition from temporary to permanent resident status becomes significantly easier and smoother when done at the time of selecting your program and institution for study in Canada. Among the numerous permanent residency programs, one currently gaining popularity is the British Columbia Permanent Residency Program, known as the BC-PNP.
While many of Canada’s permanent residency programs focus on work experience or job offers from employers, the BC-PNP stands out with a unique category specifically designed for postgraduate students with backgrounds in Science, Engineering, and Agriculture. Opting for a master’s program in these fields at eligible institutions in British Columbia allows you to apply for the BC-PNP provincial nominee program upon completing your studies—without the need for prior work experience or a job offer from a BC employer. The sole requirement for the program is the successful completion of one of the eligible master’s programs in British Columbia.
Institutions Providing Qualifying Programs
- New York Institute of Technology
- Trinity Western University
- British Columbia Institute of Technology
- Thompson Rivers University
- University of Northern British Columbia
- Royal Roads University
Key Information About the Program
- No prior experience necessary
- No mandatory job offers
- No minimum English language proficiency requirement for the express stream of the program
- No minimum funds required for the non-express stream of the program
- Spouse and dependent children can receive nomination along with the applicant.
Program Criteria
Possession of a master’s or doctoral degree obtained within the last three years from an eligible program at a post-secondary institution in B.C. The graduate degree (master’s or doctorate) must be in one of the following fields within the natural, applied, or health sciences
- Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, and related sciences
- Biological and Biomedical Sciences
- Engineering
- Engineering Technology and engineering-related fields
- Health professions and related programs
- Mathematics and Statistics
- Natural Resources Conservation
- Physical Sciences
Demonstrated ability and intention to reside and work in B.C.
- Submission of an essay outlining your intention to settle in British Columbia.