Canadian Immigrants Studying Abroad: An Analysis of the Differences between Federal CEC and Quebec PEQ

The difference between the two study abroad programs;

First, academic requirements

The Canadian Federal Immigration Service (CEC) requires international students to complete a university education (such as a university or college) in Canada for more than two years and obtain a diploma or degree.

Experienced immigrants from Quebec, Canada (PEQ) need to obtain at least 1800 hours of vocational learning certificate (DEP) and ASP diploma (professional vocational certificate).

Second, work experience

The Canadian Federal Immigration Service (CEC) requires international students to have worked in Canada for more than 65,438+02 months in the 24 months before applying for immigration. Work at least 30 hours a week, totaling 1560 hours.

Experiential Immigrants (PEQ) studying in Quebec, Canada do not need foreign students to have work experience before applying for immigration.