International students are expected to leave Canada once the student has completed his/her study unless the student applies for Permanent Resident or a work permit. There are several permanent resident categories that an international student can apply, including the Canadian Experience Class, the Federal Skilled Worker Program, and the Provincial Nominee Program.
Canadian Citizenship
In order to apply for Canadian citizenship you must:
- Be over 18 years of age
- Provide proof that you know how to speak and write in 1 of Canada’s official languages (either English or French)
- Be a Permanent Resident (PR)
- Have lived in Canada as a PR for at least 3 years out of the 5 years before you apply
- Have filed your taxes for at least 3 years during the last 5 years and any income tax you may owe must be paid