mayank_6 said:
Considering the Budget factor in mind along with getting a PR, which one would be feasible option.
I am highly confused whether I should go for 1 year of PG Diploma or 2 year Duration.
Profile - Completed B.Tech in Electronics and work Exp of 2 year in IT industry.
Also Please guide me effectively whether PG Diploma in IT related subjects or in Business domain, would be helpful in getting a PR in the long run and value for money.
P.S : IT related jobs are not under 29 Occupation list which is required to file for PR under FSW category
Hi,
The 29 occupations you are talking about is FSW (federal Skilled worker) stream. You can apply for PR via FSW route, even from your own country..if you believe that you are passing with the required 65 points. Although it's a longer route and often takes years to get your application processed and finally get the PR. You don't need to study in Canada to apply under FSW, although..studying in Canada will give you some extra points under adaptability factors. To know accurately visit and go through the FSW section of CIC website.
The faster route is... if you study in Canada, in any recognized educational institute... then like most international students, after completion of course..get PGWP(Post grad work permit..max 3 years...once in a lifetime possible), find an appropriate job... and then apply via student stream of Federal Govt- CEC(Canadian Experience class) or student stream of various PNPs(Provincial Nominee programmes). For that you need to do min. 8 months recognized course. For 2 years and above courses - you get 3 years PGWP, lesser than that...you get PGWP equivalent to the length of your study period. Of course, a 2 years course will give you much more time to find work, settle and apply for PR.(many student stream programmes require international students to do a particular job for 1year...and then apply for PNP... and finding a skilled job is not an easy task./..so it's better to keep 3 years PGWP option.)
Those 29 occupations is not directly related to the student stream, although it gives you an idea..of occupations , which are extremely in demand. For CEC, you need to do any skilled job (NOC O,A,B) for 1 year. Under PNPs..you need to do skilled/unskilled, in your area of study/or not...and to work anywhere between 3-12months, depending upon policies of different provinces.
To know more about various options available to international students go through this list of various official immigration programmes:
http://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/various-immigration-programmes-for-international-students-in-canada-t100908.0.html
Go through the official websites of various immigration programmes and decide for yourself, as to which route you may want to select/may be suitable for you...after studies.
This is the list of recognized Canadian post secondary educational institutes:
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/study/institutions/participants.asp
Whatever course, area of study you choose...at the end in long run..if you are able to secure any skilled job.... and meet the student stream immigration eligibility criteria...then chances of you getting PR is very high. Coz we never know... when will the policies of provinces like Sask., will end..which currently accepts international students doing unskilled/semi skilled jobs(NOC C,D)..under their Sask student stream PNP.
Alternatively, if you can join a CS/IT related Master's degree course in any publicly recognized university, preferably the better ranked ones...the chances of you getting a skilled job... definitely increases..as compared to the college certificate/diplomas.
Best of Luck.
***All opinions expressed is purely personal, and info mentioned is to the best of my knowledge... and you should consult other sources too.
