If you are considering immigrating to Canada after completing your studies, choosing the right study program can significantly impact your chances.
In this article, we will highlight the study programs that align with key factors for immigration to Canada:
- Eligibility for open work permits post-graduation (PGWPs).
- Leading to occupations prioritized for permanent residency.
- Leading to occupations projected to experience labor shortages.
Here is a compilation of study programs and associated occupations that offer a strong pathway to permanent residency upon graduation:
| Occupation (NOC* code) | Potential Program(s) of Study (CIP** code) | Express Entry Category |
|---|---|---|
| Cardiology technologists and electrophysiological diagnostic technologists (32123) | Cardiovascular technology/technologist (51.0901) | Healthcare and social services |
| Carpenters (72310) | Carpentry/carpenter (46.0201) | Trade |
| Dental hygienists and dental therapists (32111) | Dental hygiene/hygienist (51.0602) | Healthcare and social services |
| Dentists (31110) | Dentistry (51.0401) | Healthcare and social services |
| Dieticians and nutritionists (31121) | Dietetics/dietitian (RD) (51.3101) | Healthcare and social services |
| Early childhood educators and assistants (42202) | Early childhood education and teaching (13.1210)
Education/teaching of individuals in early childhood special education programs (13.1015) |
Education |
| General practitioners and family physicians (31102) | Medicine (51.1201) | Healthcare and social services |
| Heating, refrigeration and air conditioning mechanics (72402) | Heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration engineering technology/technician (15.0501)
Heating, air conditioning, ventilation and refrigeration maintenance technology/technician |
Trade |
| Heavy-duty equipment mechanics (72401) | Heavy equipment maintenance technology/technician (47.0302) | Trade |
| Licensed practical nurses (32101) | Licensed practical/vocational nurse training (LPN, LVN, RPN, Cert., Dipl., AAS) (51.3901) | Healthcare and social services |
| Medical laboratory assistants and related technical occupations (33101) |