Transitioning from a Student Visa to Permanent Residency – What You Need to Know

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Published: May 31, 2012

Many foreign post-secondary students in Canada would like to continue living and working in the country after they complete their studies. Luckily for them, there are a number of ways to transform a student visa into Permanent Resident (PR) status. With a little motivation and advance planning, they will be able to identify and take steps to apply to the PR program best suited to their education and experience. >>Read full article on Canadavisa.com

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