Applying for PR while doing Master's

[windsurf11]

Hi everyone,

I have a question regarding whether I could apply for PR after one year into my Master's program, since it is funded with research assistantship that covers all my tuition. Would this count as a "job"?

I have obtained my high s hool diploma and bachelor's in Ontario and now proceed to pursue a Master, but I was wondering what would be my best option in terms of applying for PR.

Also, if I work part time during my Master's, can they be counted towards the work hours required? I am in the field of engineering.

Thanks in advance!

 

[scylla]

Any work experience gained while studying (either part time during the school year or full time during summer breaks) cannot be counted towards CEC.

 

[immigrantbee]

Any work experience gained while studying does not count. You can apply for a postgraduate work permit after you are done your MA and apply for PR after 1 year of working full time or the equivalent in part-time hours.

 

[milo2015]

there used to be FSW1(until 2009) category where any international student who has lived and studies for atleast 1 year could apply for PR.

no such option anymore,infact its very lengthy procedure if you dont have enough points..

 

[formalboygirl]

Unfortunately it doesn't work in your favor. You need to work after completing studies in order to be eligible.

 

[Bs65]

Unfortunately it doesn't work in your favor. You need to work after completing studies in order to be eligible.

and of course must be skilled work NOC o,a or b

 

[rezafc]

All the above plus study more about PNP options. You have some options without work experience: http://www.ontarioimmigration.ca/en/pnp/OI_PNPSTUDENTS_APPLY.html