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Canadian Education Consultants and International Student Recruiters:
Learn what you need to know about Canadian immigration, study permit applications, the rights of international students, and the transition to a work permit and permanent residence.
LPEN has a long history of teaching courses to immigration professionals. With all of the recent changes to the international student program, we decided that it was time to design courses for education consultants and international student recruitment professionals.
- Expert Instructor
- Live and Recorded Courses
- Mentorship Sessions and Corporate Workshops
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Canadian Education Consultants and International Student Recruiters:
Learn what you need to know about Canadian immigration, study permit applications, the rights of international students, and the transition to a work permit and permanent residence.
LPEN has a long history of teaching courses to immigration professionals. With all of the recent changes to the international student program, we decided that it was time to design courses for education consultants and international student recruitment professionals.
- Expert Instructor
- Live and Recorded Courses
- Mentorship Sessions
- Join our mailing list
Receive more information about our courses and resources for education industry professionals ↓
Learn from our Canadian Education Expert
- Andrew Carvajal
Andrew is a Toronto lawyer and partner at Desloges Carvajal Law Group, where he is the Head of Economic Immigration and Director of the firm’s Latin American (LATAM) Group. He received a Bachelor of Arts, Master of Arts, Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Civil Law from McGill University.
Andrew’s Canadian immigration practice focuses on all types of business immigration, work permit applications, study permits, and applications for permanent residence under federal and provincial economic programs. Andrew is also the CEO of DLG Mobility. Through this company, he helps students find post-secondary programs and immigrate to Canada, as well as assist Canadian employers in finding and bringing the right talent from abroad.
With over 12 years of experience in the Canadian education industry, Andrew is frequently invited by academic institutions and education consulting companies to talk about Canadian immigration programs to their agents and students. He has taught at the university and college levels, as well as professional development courses to immigration lawyers, Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultants and paralegals. He is also a frequent contributor to several publications dealing with immigration law and has been invited to speak about immigration changes on local and national news segments, as well as to testify before the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration.
Outside of work, Andrew enjoys travel, tennis and wine tasting. He is the host of the biweekly wine and immigration podcast “Vivir Afuera”.
Course 1: Study Permit Master Class
Applying for a Study Permit, Rights of International Students & Work during and after Studies
- Coming out this May
This course provides education consultants an in-depth discussion of applications for study permits and the rights of international students in Canada. The instructor addresses strategic matters to consider from the time of the initial consultation with the student until the submission of the study permit application. The course also discusses international students’ right to work during and after their studies, as well as the status of their accompanying family members.
- Canada as top destination for international students
- Temporary residents by class
- Study permits – statistical overview
- Government manuals and legislation
- Client’s objectives in studying in Canada
- Eligibility and legal test for a study permit
- Questions to ask the client
- Determining place of application
- Country-specific requirements
- Screening for criminal/medical and other inadmissibilities
- Prior refusals
- Discussing paths to permanent residence
- Activities not considered studies
- Distance learning
- Exemptions to study permits
- Minors
- Courses of 6 months or less
- Studying in Quebec
- Custodianship
- Application outside of Canada
- Application when entering Canada
- Application inside Canada
- Switching from visitor status to study permit
- Designated Learning Institutions
- Provincial Attestation Letters and Exemptions
- Purpose of study
- Preparing a Study Plan
- Proof of funds
- Ties to home country – proving that you will leave Canada
- Common mistakes made by study permit applicants
- Tips for preparing a strong study permit application
- Government processing fees
- Changing schools or programs
- Extending status as a student inside Canada
- Maintained (implied) status
- Restoration of status as a student
- On-campus work
- Off-campus work
- Co-op work permit
- Spouses of students
- Children of students
- Eligibility
- Application details
- Duration
- Permits for spouse and children
$500
Email us at info@lpen.ca for institutional group rates and corporate workshops
Course 2: The Road to Permanent Residence in Canada
From Student to Worker to PR
- Coming out this Summer
This course provides education consultants with the tools to explain how international student will be able to transition to permanent residence in Canada. The instructor discusses the transition from a study permit to a the Post-Graduation Work Permit and subsequent permanent residence paths. There will be a detailed discussion of the main federal programs for skilled workers (including the FSW and CEC), as well a discussion about some provincial nominee alternatives.
- Eligibility
- Application details
- Duration
- Permits for spouse and children
- Screening good candidates for skilled worker programs
- Determining the right candidates for federal programs
- When to consider provincial nominee options
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- The Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSW)
- The Federal Skilled Trades Program (FST)
- The Canadian Experience Class (CEC)
- Express Entry basics
- Who can enter Express Entry?
- The application process
- Language tests
- Educational Credential Assessments (ECA)
- The Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS)
- Invitations to Apply
- Category-based draws
- Maximizing the Express Entry score
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- Provinces and territories with nominee programs
- Provincial nominee programs with Express Entry streams
- Provincial nominee programs outside of Express Entry (general overview)
- Employer-driven programs and opportunities for international students
- Strategic-recruitment programs and opportunities for international students
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- Free Trade Agreements
- Francophone Work Permits
- Other work permits under the International Mobility Program
- Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) work permits
$500
Email us at info@lpen.ca for institutional group rates and corporate workshops
Pass Option
LPEN offers customizable packages for education consultants and their teams. These courses are taught by Canadian immigration lawyer and expert, Andrew Carvajal.
- 8 Hours of Course Material
Includes all of the modules which make up the Study Permit Master Class and The Road to Permanent Residence
- Learn from the expert
Andrew is known globally for his expertise in immigration, including students and study permits
- Expand your Knowledge
The package will help educational consultants expand their knowledge and includes mentorship sessions with Andrew to ask questions and discuss the material to ensure a deep understanding
Package Options
Packages are flexible and customized to the needs of the education consultant and their team. Maybe you want more one-on-one time and training? We can do that! Maybe there will be 2, 10 or 30 individuals attending. We can handle that too! We will work with you to cater to your specific requirements.
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