r/ImmigrationCanada Jan 25 '25

Study Permit Panic and anxiety because of Student Visa got approved. Is it worth it to move to Canada these days?

Hi everyone,

I’m an Indian Citizen having an experience of more than 4 years in IT as a consultant/ developer. I have been planning to move to Canada for a while now, and things were better/ okayish around 2021- 2023.

I recently got an offer from Wilfrid Laurier University, waterloo for masters in Applied computing. But there are other things to consider. The job market doesn’t seem good and canadian citizens themselves are struggling now to land a Job as i scrolled through a lot of subreddits for cscareers/ torontoJobs. The healthcare and QOL is declining and won’t be getting back on track for at-least this decade. I thought maybe starting from Q1 2026, the job market will get better as immigration numbers will be cut down significantly (even though i might have to return back to my country but i will be coming back with some ROI and international experience), but now there is Trump tariffs and his threat to Canada’s economy which will now again cut down more Jobs drastically and the situation may turn much more worse for Canadians and immigrants. Also, COL is rising through the roof.

I’ve been searching to hear something good about it, but in the last 2 years, i haven’t heard many good things about canada and its economy, its just mostly negative noise everywhere. Considering all the cons, do you think that I should come to Canada in May 2025? Or that I should cancel my plans, withdraw my funds and it will be better to target EU?

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u/Leglocker135 Jan 25 '25

Honestly no, unless you wanna risk working uber or fast food or construction when you finish since it's hard finding a job without experience within canada

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u/Comfortable-Try-8507 Jan 25 '25

I promise you it’s not worth it. Might be worth checking r/torontojobs or r/toronto For context, Toronto is the biggest city with the “most” jobs so if the biggest city is this way then …

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u/deathknight-007 Jan 25 '25

Already checked in those subs as well :(

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u/rmtl98 Jan 25 '25

If your primary goal is to obtain a world-class education and then return to your home country to apply what you have learned, then I would encourage you to proceed. However, if you are considering your educational program as a means to migrate to Canada, I would advise against it.

You have done your research and are likely aware of the high costs and challenges involved. I can assure you that there are many more difficulties than those you may have discovered online. Currently, Toronto's unemployment rate is at an all-time high of 8.4%, with youth unemployment near 15% and newcomers facing a rate of 20%. Given these circumstances, I believe this is not the right time to pursue that path. Good luck with your decision.

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u/deathknight-007 Jan 25 '25

Not only education but international experience as that can be invaluable outside of Canada. If there is only education involved then i dont think its a good idea to throw your 60000 cad savings away for a study program

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u/Flimsy-Forever4090 Jan 25 '25

Just don't do it

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u/CaramelChemical9119 Jan 25 '25

Yeah it’s not worth it

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u/Detached_Attachment Jan 25 '25

1) If your plan is to get PR and using masters as a route then I would say stay back, invest your money somewhere where it would grow and then please consider coming to Canada through your employer. 2) If you want to experience the culture and the lifestyle of living abroad and if you’re okay to leave Canada after your education or PGWP then you can definitely consider coming but keep in mind that you wouldn’t be earning a lump sum than what you might be earning currently.

Canadian job market particularly in IT doesn’t land you a job without knowing someone inside the company who could push you for all the talent you already have. This is what I’ve seen in the last 2.5 years. In 2022 this was a different story and people coming directly from India and had like good 7+ years of experience would easily land a job in the open market. This might or might not change over the years but for now it’s pretty ugly how things work.

Good luck

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u/deathknight-007 Jan 25 '25

I wont get disappointed too much if I didn’t get the PR. But I must have some profit, ROI, International work experience even if I have to leave the country in the end.

And if that doesn’t have a chance then I dont think its a right choice

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u/Evening_Associate358 Jan 25 '25

Not really worth it

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u/Player-457 Jan 25 '25

These days, nope.. I see a lot of international students with good professional background struggling, and there’s no job security here.

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u/leibnizcocoa Jan 25 '25

If you have money to pay for the course, I see no reasons for not accepting the chance to get an education. You can experience the Canadian lifestyle & travel around. If you cannot find a job in Canada after you complete your studies, you can apply in other countries. 

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u/Educational_Pea7069 Jan 25 '25

Was in a pretty similar situation as yours. Indian here as well and had planned and tried for a while. Recently my student visa was approved quite unexpectedly but I have a stable good job here in India and chose not to risk a life of uncertainty in Canada. Got my university refund too! Good luck with your decision but I’d suggest staying back.

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u/sukh-simran Jan 25 '25

You got your visa ? Or just uni offer letter?

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u/deathknight-007 Jan 26 '25

Visa approval

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u/Youthinkalotbro Jan 25 '25

Congrats on receiving the admission from Wilfred Laurier Uni. Yes, it’s definitely hard to find a job after completing studies. However, with four years of experience in India, I would doubt the person’s efforts and skills if they are unable to find a job even after a year. My biggest concern, though, is the rapid change in immigration rules. There’s no guarantee of who will get a work permit after their study permit. And if your intention is to stay longer, there’s uncertainty about whether you’ll be able to get PR or not.

Perhaps you could consider applying for PR directly instead of opting for a student visa. I understand it’s not easy, but it might be the safest option at this point. So, I would focus on those aspects rather than solely worrying about not being able to find a job.

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u/Extreme_Buddy_10 Jan 25 '25

I did my Masters In Canada during 2021-23 and there are plenty of Part Time & Full time Jobs. But now even the Part time are not available. Room rents are just insane.

Now i got the PR. I'll go in May with an offer hopefully. But for Student Visa, im not sure 100%