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Qualified migration and international students in the University of Alberta: Expectations and motivations to study in Canada

Abstract
This work addresses the topic of qualified migration and higher education in Canada, from an interdisciplinary analysis of the motivations, migration pathways and social capital of international students. Also, emphasis is made in the immigration processes that Canada offers to international students to obtain work permits. The objective was to analyze the transnational trajectories of young international students at the University of Alberta, and their instrumentalization of education to access Canadian citizenship from a qualitative approach, through the semi-structured interview technique.
Authors: Mariela Anahi Escobedo Avitia Publication Date: 1/1/2023

Publication Type: Journal Article

URL:https://ojs.southfloridapublishing.com/ojs/index.php/jdev/article/view/2599/2036
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Future research / gaps identified: n/a

Key findings:

Motivations to be an international student at UofA were:

  • To seek more permanent immigration to Alberta
  • Already has some family in Edmonton
  • Cheaper tuition than other provinces/countries
  • Obtained a UofA entrance scholarship

Key populations: international students attending the University of Alberta in Edmonton

Key recommendations: n/a

Location: Edmonton, AB

Open access: No

Community organizations: n/a

Integration timeline: not defined


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