This session has been approved for 1 Continuing Professional Development (CPD) hour by the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants (CICC).
As immigration-linked education outcomes become more central for international students, work-integrated learning (WIL) offers more than just experiential learning, it can serve as a strategic bridge to permanent residency. This session explores how international WIL placements, and particularly those aligned with IRCC's work experience categories, can enhance student readiness for immigration selection. Drawing on federal immigration policy, institutional practices, and case studies, we’ll discuss how cross-border WIL experiences can impact international students' long-term settlement success. Participants will leave with actionable insights into how WIL can align with immigration goals to support student success.
- Identify how foreign WIL experiences can impact a student's immigration eligibility.
- Recognize IRCC’s use of NOC priority categories in immigration selection and how this affects student planning.
- Implement strategies to integrate immigration awareness into career development programming and partnerships.
