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                     Work Permit Approvals Are 
Higher Than Student Visas
Should you switch pathways to Canada?
A Shifting Landscape
Canada remains a top destination for students and 
professionals. However, recent trends show work permit 
approvals now exceed student visa approvals, reflecting 
Canada's focus on addressing immediate labour shortages in 
healthcare, construction, and transportation.
Meanwhile, student visa applications face stricter scrutiny on 
financial capacity, genuine study intent, and settlement 
ability—contributing to higher refusal rates.
Why Work Permits Are Rising
Labour Market Priority PR Pathway Higher Approval Rates
Canada prioritises programmes Work permits align with long- Well-prepared applications offer 
filling immediate workforce gaps term immigration goals, allowing a faster, more direct route into 
in trucking, healthcare, workers to transition to the Canadian system with 
construction, and food services. permanent residency after stronger approval rates.
gaining Canadian experience.
Why Student Visas Are Declining
Stricter Scrutiny
Immigration officers now assess proof of funds more carefully and watch for cases where education is 
used primarily for settlement rather than academic goals.
Higher Refusal Rates
Applicants without strong academic or financial backgrounds face increased rejection, especially those 
lacking clear educational objectives.
Realistic Planning Required
Studying in Canada remains valuable, but success requires clear intent and comprehensive preparation.
Comparing Both Pathways
Work Permit Route Student Visa Route
• Faster entry into Canadian • Access to Canadian 
labour market education and cultural 
• Stronger approval chances exposure
• Clearer link to permanent • Post-graduate work 
residency opportunities
• Challenge: securing job • Challenge: higher refusal 
offer from Canadian rates
employer • Financial burden of tuition 
and living expenses
The choice depends 
on your long-term 
goals
Should You Switch Pathways?
01 02
Assess Your Goals Evaluate Qualifications
Do you want immediate work experience and faster Consider your current credentials and whether Canadian 
settlement, or higher education in specialised fields? work experience or education better serves your career.
03 04
Review Finances Seek Professional Guidance
Compare costs: tuition and living expenses versus job Consult experts to choose the pathway that best fits 
search and settlement costs. your circumstances and maximises success.
Key Takeaways
1 2 3
Approval Trends Both Remain Valid Personal Strategy
Work permit approvals currently Student visas suit those Success requires understanding 
exceed student visa approvals, committed to education; work trends, assessing eligibility, and 
reflecting Canada's labour permits offer direct workforce aligning your strategy with your 
market priorities. entry and PR pathways. goals.
Why Choose TIIC Overseas?
Dual Office Advantage Personalised Service Local Market Insights
Offices in Chandigarh, India, and Face-to-face consultations in India Direct access to Canadian job 
Cambridge, Canada, providing end- with meticulous application market intelligence and continuous 
to-end support from application to preparation and on-the-ground assistance after you land.
settlement. support in Canada.
This seamless cross-border service makes TIIC Overseas the best option for navigating your Canadian dreams 
successfully.
Ready to Start Your Canadian Journey?
Whether you choose the work permit or student visa pathway, 
expert guidance ensures you make informed decisions aligned with 
Canada's current immigration priorities.
Contact TIIC Overseas today:
• Phone: +91 86999-30474
• Email: [email protected]
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