Express Entry or Student Visa? (URGENT)

[eses66]

Dear All,
I'm new to this forum. I need an urgent advice regarding immigration to Canada.

My husband and I are planning to migrate to Canada and pursue an MBA there (target Fall 16). Given we get an admission offer, we can either apply for student visa and apply for PR once we complete MBA.

However, we are also eligible for Express Entry (Both of us have 2 years work experience & we got band 8 Score in IELTS). If we get PR before Fall 16, the university fees will be a lot cheaper and finding a job afterwards would be much easier.

Can anyone please advise me which one would be a better option to pursue?

1. Apply for express entry and start MBA after receiving PR?
2. Go to Canada on Student VISA and apply for PR after MBA?

Thanks in advance!

 

[questionsasked]

Re: Express Entry or Student Visa?

I'd recommend applying for Express entry, get your PR and then study MBA. Not only is it cheaper, but also it reduces the headache of trying to get work permit and what not after. Plus, what if they change rules by the time you graduate?

Also, having your PR would give you the flexibility to take time off school and work, if you want to. That stuff gets complicated with a student permit.