CANADA 2026 IMMIGRATION PRIVILEGES: WHY CHOOSE A MASTER'S/DOCTORATE DEGREE?

If you are concerned about Canada's tighter immigration policies, postgraduate studies are currently the safest and most optimal path with the following advantages:
1️. Exemption from PAL & 14-day priority processing: For Master's/PhD programs at public universities entirely outside the quota system. You are exempt from the Provincial Nomination Letter (PAL) and IRCC will prioritize processing your application within just 14 days if you submit all financial and health documents from the start.
2. Issuing a work permit (PGWP) for up to 3 years: Even if the study program only lasts 12-16 months, Master's graduates are still prioritized for a long-term PGWP (3 years). This is a valuable period to gain work experience in Canada – a prerequisite for immigration pathways.
3. Family Accompanying Sponsorship: Canada continues to offer the privilege of issuing an Open Work Permit (OWP) for the spouse of Master's or PhD students. Children are entitled to free education in public schools from grades 1-12, helping the whole family settle in right upon arrival.
4️. Advantage: With a Canadian degree and a high level of language proficiency, you will have an outstanding CRS score in the Express Entry system or easily qualify for specialized immigration streams that are prioritized in 2026.
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