Student Visa or PR Visa for 2 yrs experience techie?

[1gouravgg]

I am a software developer with 2+ yrs of experience from India.
My motive is to move to Canada by next year.

I've few available options on my side and I don't know which one to pick.

1. I could go for MS program with some decent scholarship and work part-time to bear daily needs. After finish, I could hopefully get placed and start earning decent money and also get a PR visa.

2. Directly apply for PR through Express Entry, get a Visa, Go to Canada and hunt for software/IT jobs. I'm aware that it might take some time like 2-3 months to get a stable professional job.

3. Go for PhD program as I've heard it takes care of all expenses. Later I can find a stable IT/Software job.

Which option would be feasible for me if I want to move to Canada soon?
If I go for MS program would there be any hurdle for getting admission or a scholarship? Finance is a tight constraint for me

Looking for your advise guys.

 

[aman6699]

Well your question is very common and generic. Prefer express entry direct pr, if you are not getting it then go for study permit . Dnt keep waiting and waiting

 

[canuck_in_uk]

I am a software developer with 2+ yrs of experience from India.
My motive is to move to Canada by next year.

I've few available options on my side and I don't know which one to pick.

1. I could go for MS program with some decent scholarship and work part-time to bear daily needs. After finish, I could hopefully get placed and start earning decent money and also get a PR visa.

2. Directly apply for PR through Express Entry, get a Visa, Go to Canada and hunt for software/IT jobs. I'm aware that it might take some time like 2-3 months to get a stable professional job.

3. Go for PhD program as I've heard it takes care of all expenses. Later I can find a stable IT/Software job.

Which option would be feasible for me if I want to move to Canada soon?
If I go for MS program would there be any hurdle for getting admission or a scholarship? Finance is a tight constraint for me

Looking for your advise guys.

1. Regardless, you would need to show at least $25000 to be approved for a study permit, so if your finances are tight, you have no chance. Scholarships are extremely competitive, especially for international students. Part-time work will likely not cover your living expenses.

2. If you qualify, then apply. Note that it can take a lot longer than 2-3 months to get the job you want. You will also need to show at least $12300 in funds.

3. Not sure where you heard a PhD program will take care of all expenses. Top students can qualify for such financial assistance but most don't. And you would still need to show proof of funds to be approved for a study permit.