From Foreign Student to a Permanent Resident

[atm]

Hi,
can a student who is currently studying in montreal(for 3 years) apply for permanent residence from within canada?

how long does it take to process the application?

[PMM]

Hi

Hi,
can a student who is currently studying in montreal(for 3 years) apply for permanent residence from within canada?

how long does it take to process the application?

1.  No you would have to apply to the office serving your home country or if you were admitted to Canada for 1 year you could apply to Buffalo.  But if you apply to Buffalo ensure that you have a US visitor visa.
2.  Applications already processed see: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/department/times-int/02a-skilled-fed.html

PMM