Pathways to Permanent Residency and Citizenship for Students

The City of Hamilton welcomes and encourages our international students to stay and work in Canada after graduation. If you are here on a student/study visa, you will have to apply for a work visa upon graduation. A work visa allows you to work in Canada for up to three years following graduation.

Here are some resources to help you understand how to apply to be a permanent resident in Canada:

• Settlement.org
• Ontario Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration
• International Student Connect is an excellent resource for international students, from before you arrive, during your studies, and after you graduate.
• Applying for Canadian Citizenship