Calling all international students with big dreams! Canada offers an amazing opportunity for you to stay and work after graduation. The Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) is your ticket to an open work permit for 8 months to 3 years, depending on the length of your program. Get ready to embark on an exciting journey towards building your future in Canada!
For programs of two years or more, eligible applicants can secure a PGWP valid for up to three years. To obtain a PGWP, students must apply within 180 days of receiving their final transcript and an official completion letter from their Designated Learning Institution (DLI).
If the DLI doesn’t provide a transcript before the study permit expires, students can apply for a visitor record, allowing them to stay in Canada but not work until their PGWP is approved.
Visitor records differ from visitor visas and are for those already in Canada wishing to extend their stay. They are not permitted to work in Canada. The validity period is determined by the Immigration, Refugee and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) officer processing the application.
Canada offers various work permit pathways for foreign nationals seeking work experience to bolster their permanent residence application. They may qualify for an open work permit via the International Mobility Program (IMP), or an employer may sponsor them through the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP).
Some international graduates may opt to pursue a second degree or a graduate degree. In this case, they should apply for a new study permit. Note that recent changes have increased the Cost of Living Requirement and introduced the Provincial Attestation Letter (PAL) for second undergraduate degrees. However, master’s and other graduate-level students are exempt from the PAL and may be eligible for a three-year PGWP after graduation, even if their program is shorter than two years. Remember, PGWPs are only granted once.
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