Public Policy Considerations
This public policy responds directly to pandemic-related challenges by creating a temporary pathway which accelerates the expected trajectory that many international graduates take to permanent residence.
The public policy targets foreign nationals who have been granted an eligible Canadian credential, and who are currently employed in Canada, to provide an influx of talent across the economic landscape. In so doing, the public policy recognizes the economic contribution of recent international graduates and acknowledges Canada’s ongoing need for the talent, skills, Canadian education and work experience of these skilled immigrants, which has been exacerbated during this exceptional time.
Eligibility Requirements
Graduates who have completed their degree after Jan 2017:
- Students who have completed Bachelors, Masters or PHD degree from a DLI
- Students who have completed a two year program from a DLI
- Students who have completed two programs of minimum duration of 8 months each. In total 16 months. Each program should be completed after Jan 2017.
- Students who have a degree, diploma, certificate, or attestation issued on completion of a program of any duration leading to an occupation in a skilled trade.
You should be employed in Canada with a valid work permit at the time of application submission
Have attained a level of proficiency of at least CLB 5 in either official language for each of the four language skill areas
| CLB Level | Reading | Writing | Listening | Speaking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 8.0 | 7.5 | 8.5 | 7.5 |
| 9 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 8.0 | 7.0 |
| 8 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 7.5 | 6.5 |
| 7 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 |
| 6 | 5.0 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| 5 | 4.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| 4 | 3.5 | 4.0 | 4.5 | 4.0 |
Family Members such as spouse, child can be included in this application.* Certain conditions may apply.
A maximum of 40,000 applications will be accepted for processing.
General Documentation to keep it ready. It may change based on the updates from IRCC.
Primary Applicant
- Digital Photograph
- Degree Certificate & Transcripts
- Study and Work Permit Copy
- WES if available
- IELTS or CELPIP or other official test results
- Passport valid for more than 6 months
- Offer of Employment or Contract
- PayStubs
- Employment Letter
- PCC from all countries of residency
Dependent Applicant
- Digital Photograph
- Passport
- PCC from all countries of residency