Abstract
The unprecedented growth in the number of international students in Canada over the last decade has drawn the attention of policy makers at all levels of government in Canada. The federal, provincial and territorial levels of government have introduced permanent residency pathways to encourage international students to become permanent residents of Canada. International students are an attractive group as prospective immigrants because of their Canadian education and human capital. However, they experience variety of challenges transitioning to employment and permanent residency in Canada. Lack of limited co-operative education opportunities and labor market preparation hinders the process of finding employment while the absence of settlement services and the complexities of immigration policies complicate the process of seeking permanent residency in Canada. These realities hold significant policy implications for the federal and provincial levels of government because Canada continues to admit educated and skilled labor in order to address labor and demographic needs. Key words: socioeconomic integration, human capital, internationalization, transitional barriers, recruitment and retention
Highlights
Research Context and Methodology This research paper presents the findings of an extensive literature review related to the employment and immigration experiences of international students who participate in the two-step immigration process in Canada
International students, especially those who hope to pursue employment and permanent residency in Canada, are an attractive population because of Canadian education and human capital they acquire upon completion of their studies
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the current state of research related to international students’ experiences of transition to employment and permanent residency in Canada
Summary
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the current state of research related to international students’ experiences of transition to employment and permanent residency in Canada. This research study examines the settlement support international students need to participate in employment programs and in seeking permanent residency in Canada.
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