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Missed Opportunity: International Students in Canada Face Barriers to Permanent Residence

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  • Huyen Dam

    (McMaster University)

  • Joyce Chan

    (McMaster University)

  • Sarah Wayland

    (City of Hamilton)

Abstract

With their youth, Canadian post-secondary credentials, fluency in an official language, and time already spent in Canada, international students represent an ideal immigration source for this country. In many cases, they have lived in communities where they would be happy to continue living and working if provided the opportunity. Yet, despite recognition by the federal government of the attractiveness of international students, federal policies enacted in 2015 have inadvertently created barriers for international students wishing to become permanent residents of Canada. The Express Entry processing system has left international students in Canada in precarious situations at risk of losing their ability to work and to immigrate. This policy brief describes the challenges that Express Entry poses for international students and makes recommendations to the federal government to address these barriers.

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  • Huyen Dam & Joyce Chan & Sarah Wayland, 2018. "Missed Opportunity: International Students in Canada Face Barriers to Permanent Residence," Journal of International Migration and Integration, Springer, vol. 19(4), pages 891-903, November.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:joimai:v:19:y:2018:i:4:d:10.1007_s12134-018-0576-y
    DOI: 10.1007/s12134-018-0576-y
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    1. Elena Netierman & Lauren Harrison & Angela Freeman & Grace Shoyele & Victoria Esses & Christine Covell, 2022. "Should I Stay or Should I Go? International Students’ Decision-Making About Staying in Canada," Journal of International Migration and Integration, Springer, vol. 23(1), pages 43-60, March.

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