Project Overview
Background
Despite a significant increase in international students (IS) coming to Canada in recent years, very little is known about them and their immigration pathways. We know some students are successful in achieving their intended study, employment, and immigration outcomes while others are not, but what is happening on the ground? Since the immigration trajectories of IS are not well understood, it is not possible to evaluate, much less ensure, the effectiveness or efficiency of policy and program priorities for Canada. How does the importance of educational programs, community support, and immigration policy converge with international students' status pathways?
The Immigration, Education & Employment Pathways research study, funded by through a College and Community Social Innovation Fund (CSIF) grant from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) builds on and expands current knowledge by exploring the migration, employment, and education pathways of urban and rural IS in BC. The project is organized as a joint effort between Langara College and College of New Caledonia (CNC).
Primary Objectives
Investigating international student experiences and outcomes along the Study-Work-Stay pathway to:
- bring policy, student intent, and reality into closer alignment
- enable more students to achieve success as they define it
- reduce the gaps between opportunity and responsibility for students, PSIs, employers, and policy makers
Meet the team
Despite a significant increase in international students (IS) coming to Canada in recent years, very little is known about them and their immigration pathways. We know some students are successful in achieving their intended study, employment, and immigration outcomes
