NEW DELHI: Foreign students in Candada can now stay in that country for three more years after their studies and explore job opportunities as the Canadian government has introduced many flexibilities in its work permit policy.
As per the new work permit policy, which has been introduced since April this year, international students are now eligible to an open work permit with no restriction on the type of employment and no requirement of a job offer.
"Earlier system was more stringent. But now even if a student does not have any offer in hand, he can stay in Canada for three more years and look for jobs," S R Stewart, a member of a delegation of top Canadian universities, said on Monday.
Stewart, Manager of International Admissions and Recruitment of Canada's Capital University, said the duration of the work permit has been extended up to three years and is not subject to limitations based on location of the institute.
As per the earlier policy, international students based in Montreal, Toronto or Vancouver were allowed to work for up to one year while students based outside these cities were eligible to work for up to two years on completion of their studies, she said.
"The three-year work experience will help the person to get Canadian citizenship," she said.
The step assumes significance in view over 5,000 Indian students going to Canada every year to pursue higher studies.
