In the year 2019 ,827,586 students applied for study permits.India stands first among the top 10 countries where 85,593 no of applicants were admitted for PR in the year 2019International students bring so much to Canada by contributing over $21 billion annually to our Canadas economy and supporting the vitality of Canadian communities.
The Canadian government has made significant efforts to encourage international students to settle permanently in Canada, as international students help create jobs and fill labour shortages helping canadas businesses thrive. International students bring strong employment and language skills, bolstered by their Canadian education and work experience, so that international students are typically well positioned to apply for PR.
Whether as nurses on the pandemic’s front lines, or as founders of some of the most promising start-ups, international students are giving back to communities across Canada as we continue the fight against the pandemic.
International students status may be temporary, but the contributions of international students are lasting. Candaian government message to international students and graduates is simple: we don’t just want you to study here, we want you to stay here.” —The Honourable Marco E. L. Mendicino, P.C., M.P., Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship.
Source: Immigration report of 2020.
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