Nope. I got it through Express Entry under the Federal Skilled Worker stream. You get points based on Education, Experience, Age, English/French proficiency etc

Nope. I got it through Express Entry under the Federal Skilled Worker stream. You get points based on Education, Experience, Age, English/French proficiency etc. The first day I landed in Canada, I became a Permanent Resident. The requirements may be there for other streams / work permits / students (I'm not aware of those paths).