Who is Eligible to Apply Under This New Public Policy?
Applicants who meet the following criteria are eligible to apply under this new program once it opens:
Have graduated from a Designated Learning Institute after January 2017;
Obtained a Canadian Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctorate at least 8 months in duration;
OR A degree, diploma, certificate, or attestation issued on completion of a program of any duration leading to an occupation in a skilled trade;
OR One or more degree, diploma, certificate, or attestation at least 8 months each in duration (min total 16 months) with a combined total equivalent to a 2-year credential; Held a valid study permit throughout their education in Canada;Be currently employed in Canada with a valid work authorization to work;
Have attained a level of proficiency of at least CLB level 5 in English or French in the last 2 years if applying under the foreign national’s program and at least CLB level 5 in French if applying under the French-speaking program;
