After I finish my studies in a Canadian University

[Exron]

I am a bit confused on the application process for getting a study permit. It mentions that I need to convince an immigration officer that I will leave Canada after my studies and go back to my home country, yet in another page on the Canadian Government's website, it says that if I get a job within the 90 day extra time after I finish my studies, I can apply for a work permit to stay there even longer. I plan on getting permanent residency in Canada and know the process after. So what I'm confused about is if I should just follow the steps and convince the immigration officer I'll leave Canada after my studies or I should say that I am planning on staying to work and be a future permanent resident of Canada. Could someone help me clarify this for me please?

 

[bongoman]

Focus on you will be leaving and how your education will hekp you back home, dont mention staying.

 

[Bs65]

As per Bongoman it is critical in your study permit application to focus on why you need to attend a course in Canada and how that will help you when you return to your home country. Saying upfront your intention is to complete your studies, get a work permit and then apply for PR is not a good idea even if is true given it shows intent that that is your only reason for studying in Canada. Immigration are generally not stupid and they realise that most students have that intent and may eventually welcome highly skilled/educated students applying for PR but that should not be the declared intent behind getting a study permit.

Basically one stage at a time, get the study permit, complete your course, apply for a PGWP, get a NOC classified job as 0,A or B, get Canadian work experience and then apply for PR.

 

[Exron]

As per Bongoman it is critical in your study permit application to focus on why you need to attend a course in Canada and how that will help you when you return to your home country. Saying upfront your intention is to complete your studies, get a work permit and then apply for PR is not a good idea even if is true given it shows intent that that is your only reason for studying in Canada. Immigration are generally not stupid and they realise that most students have that intent and may eventually welcome highly skilled/educated students applying for PR but that should not be the declared intent behind getting a study permit.

Basically one stage at a time, get the study permit, complete your course, apply for a PGWP, get a NOC classified job as 0,A or B, get Canadian work experience and then apply for PR.

I see, thanks a lot!