new brunswick extends student pathway to permanent residence
the new brunswick government has announced an extension of the private career college graduate pilot, a program designed to help international student graduates of private colleges obtain permanent residence. this extension means the pilot will now remain open until december 31, 2027, giving more international students the opportunity to apply.
according to the new brunswick government's website, the extension is intended to help international students currently enrolled in eligible programs who would not have graduated before the original end date. the private career college graduate pilot provides a pathway to permanent residence for international graduates of select one- and two-year programs at eligible private career colleges.
to be eligible, international students must have completed an eligible program and have a qualifying job offer in an eligible occupation. for example, students who have completed healthcare programs, such as practical nursing or medical laboratory technology, may be eligible. the pilot is designed to help international students who would otherwise be at risk of losing their status to remain in canada and pursue permanent residence.
for more information on the pilot and its eligibility requirements, visit the ircc website. international students can also find information on the various pathways to permanent residence available in canada on this website.
what programs of study are eligible
international students can pursue a range of programs under this pilot, including education and social development, child and youth care, and medical administrative specialist programs at eastern college. oulton college offers programs such as early childhood education, human services counsellor, and primary care paramedic. these programs can lead to occupations such as addictions support worker, educational assistant, or medical laboratory assistant.
international students interested in applying for the pilot should review the eligibility requirements carefully to ensure they meet the necessary conditions. they can also consult the cic news website for more information on the pilot and its application process.
applying for permanent residence in new brunswick
to apply for permanent residence through the private career college graduate pilot, international students must first submit an expression of interest to the new brunswick provincial nominee program (nbnp). if selected, they can then apply for a provincial nomination certificate. the nbnp is a provincial immigration program that allows the province to nominate international students and workers for permanent residence.
international students can visit the study permit page to learn more about the study permit application process. they can also visit the co-op work permit page to learn more about the co-op work permit, which can provide valuable work experience.
next steps for international students
international students interested in applying for the private career college graduate pilot should start by reviewing the eligibility requirements. they can then submit an expression of interest to the nbnp and apply for a provincial nomination certificate if selected. it's also a good idea to visit the from study to work to pr page to learn more about the typical pathway to permanent residence in canada.
in addition, international students can consult the study permit refusal reasons page to learn more about common reasons for study permit refusals and what to do next. this can help them avoid common pitfalls and ensure a smooth application process.
Official current rules are at canada.ca/immigration; this guide is independent reference content.
Original reporting: CIC News