International students enrolled in Canada can apply for permanent residence status in Canada while they are studying or after they have completed their studies, as long as they meet the requirements of the Canadian immigration plan for which they are applying. The process of simultaneously applying for a Canada study visa and Canadian permanent residence status is known as "dual-purpose," and it is common and legal in Canada.
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