Transferring college credits from USA to Canada, possible?Hi
guys, i really need help and find all the helpful information as
possible.
I'm basically trying to transfer my credits in United States into
Canada, I'm going for a BSN (bachelor in nursing). Is this possible for
me to finish my degree in Canada?
I have a place to stay and everything i just want to know if its
possible.
Also if my credits were transferred, can i apply for a permanent
citizenship, working permit, or anything at all while going to school in
Canada?
Thank you, any advice would be nice.
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It
should be possible, although you may need to redo some of your nursing
coursework. This would happen if you were to transfer to a new uni in
the US as well. Don't be shocked if this happens.
The US and Canadian uni systems are similar enough that you should be
able to "transfer credits" and get some sort of advanced standing in the
Canadian degree.
Keep in mind that the financial aid you may be getting in the US won't
follow you to Canada. I don't know if any Canadian unis offer financial
aid to foreign students, so you'd need to ask about that. In terms of
fees, you'll need to pay the international (or US, if it's offered)
student rate, which is normally higher than the rate for Canadians. You
also need to prove, for your student visa, that you have those funds:
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/study/study-who.asp
I believe that nursing is still considered a high demand occupation in
Canada, and that will increase your chances of obtaining a work permit
there. In addition, the fact that you got your degree in Canada will
also help toward that. Canada uses a sort of a points system re:
immigration, so having a degree from a Canadian uni, having studied
nursing, that all adds points. Other things that may add points are
things like having ancestral ties to Canada, speaking French fluently,
etc.
To apply to stay on in Canada, you'd go this route:
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/cec/index.asp
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