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A permanent resident is someone who has legally immigrated to Canada but is not a citizen of Canada. They have the right to live, work and study anywhere in Canada. They may also receive most social benefits, including OHIP coverage. Learn more about permanent residence status on the IRCC website.
The immigration advising team at Brock International can only provide general information on permanent residency.
Express Entry
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) uses the Express Entry system to select new immigrants based on their language skills, education, work experience, ability to settle in Canada, etc.
There are three federal Express Entry streams:
- Canadian Experience Class
- Federal Skilled Worker Program
- Federal Skilled Trades Program
Canadian Experience Class and the Federal Skilled Worker Program are the most common pathways for Brock’s international students.
If you meet the minimum eligibility criteria for one of the programs, you can create a profile for the Express Entry pool. To be selected, you must have a high enough Comprehensive Ranking System score to be invited to apply for permanent residence. For an estimate of the score required for you to receive an invitation to apply, see the recent rounds of invitation.
Canadian Experience Class
The Canadian Experience Class is for applicants who have at least one year of skilled work experience in Canada. Self-employment and student work experience do not count. For full details on program eligibility, visit Canadian Experience Class on the IRCC website.
Federal Skilled Worker Program
The Federal Skilled Worker Program is for applicants who have at least one year of continuous skilled work experience. In this class, the work experience does not have to be in Canada. You must also have the minimum points in the selection factors. For full details on program eligibility, visit Federal Skilled Worker Program on the IRCC website.
Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP)
The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) is designed to help Ontario select new immigrants based the province’s economic needs. If you apply to the OINP, you must have the intention to live and settle in Ontario.
The most common streams for Brock’s international students are:
Note: For the master’s graduate stream, the OINP uses the STEM and BHASE groupings to determine the points for the field of study. All final determinations on points are at the OINP’s discretion.
Disclaimer
The information on this page is intended as general information for Brock University students. It has been reviewed by Brock International’s international student advising team who are Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultants (RCICs) and Regulated International Student Immigration Advisors (RISIAs). Please note that this website is not a legal document.
Immigration information can change quickly and without notice, so always refer to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada for the most current information.