Work Permit - Post-Graduation Work Permit for International Students in Canada

The Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) allows international students who have graduated from a Canadian educational institution to work legally for up to 3 years, depending on the duration of the program and courses they completed in Canada. This permit is issued to international students who have completed a full-time course for at least 8 months to meet the eligibility criteria when applying for the permit. Students must have graduated from:

• Public institutions: colleges, universities, trade and technology training schools, CEGEP (Technical colleges and publicly funded universities in Quebec’s education system).
• Private colleges and universities that operate based on public school regulations.
• Private high schools or colleges (in Quebec) that provide qualifying programs of 900 hours or more, awarding Diplôme D’études Professionnelles (DEP) or Attestation De Spécialisation professionnelle (ASP) after graduation.
• Private institutions in Canada authorized to grant diplomas according to provincial law, exclusively for programs recognized by the provincial government.

Eligibility for the Post-Graduation Work Permit:

• Completion of studies in Canada in an academic, vocational, or professional program lasting at least 8 months at a Designated Learning Institution (DLI).
• Maintain full-time student status in Canada during each semester of the program.
• The program of study must lead to a degree, diploma, or certificate.
• The institution the student attends must meet the requirements of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).
• Receipt of transcripts and an official letter from the DLI confirming that the applicant has met the requirements to complete the program.

Important Notes:

• Transcripts and the official letter must be included in the application for the work permit.
• The application for PGWP must be submitted within 180 days of receiving the official graduation confirmation from the school.
• The Study Permit should still be valid when applying for the PGWP (currently, a valid Study Permit is not mandatory for PGWP applications).
• International students can only receive one Post-Graduation Work Permit from IRCC.

Duration and Processing Time of PGWP:

• The length of the work permit depends on the duration of your study program:
  • Less than 8 months: Not eligible for PGWP.
  • Between 8 months and 2 years: PGWP issued will be for a duration not exceeding the length of the study program.
  • 2 years or more: PGWP issued may be for up to 3 years.
• Typically, PGWP is issued within 90 days from the application date. However, processing times may vary and some cases may take up to 4 months.

Ineligibility for the Post-Graduation Work Permit:

• Previously issued a PGWP.
• Only participated in English and French as a second language courses.
• Participated in the Canadian Commonwealth Scholarship Program, funded by The Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada.
• Participated in Government of Canada Awards Program.
• Received scholarships from the Canadian International Development Agency.
• Participated in Equal Opportunity Scholarship Canada – Chile.
• Participated in the Canada-China Scholars Exchange Program.
• Participated in Organization of American States Fellowships Program.
• Enrolled in distance learning programs.

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