Post graduation work permit is a type of open work permit that the Canadian government issues international foreign students who have graduated from a Canadian program of study. This immigration program allows them to work under any Canadian employer anywhere in Canada. However, graduates who are not passed from the Canadian designated learning institutions through PGWP eligible programs cannot apply for PGWP.
Roughly, about 130,897 PGWP approvals were issued in 2022 in Canada. Keep in mind that PGWP is valid for 8 months to 3 years and is an effective opportunity to get work experience in Canada. To know the procedure in detail, contact a certified immigration consultant in Ontario.
Many people get confused about PGWP eligible programs with PGWP, but both are different. PGWP eligible programs are a particular study program that helps graduates of DLI to apply for post graduate work permit. On the other hand, PGWP is a type of work permit that helps international students to work under Canadian employers. In order to be eligible for PGWP, you must complete the PGWP eligible programs while you are on your student visa.
Several programs fall under including,
Note: Students are not eligible for PGWP if they graduated from a program through a private career college under a curriculum licensing agreement with a public PGWP-eligible institution in a different province. For students who are enrolled in PGWP eligible programs or have submitted applications for PGWP before January 31, 2023, the Canadian government will provide a transition period for them.
If you have completed a course of study from a private career college or your second language was French or English in the study, you cannot apply for PGWP. In addition, getting passed from self-improvement courses may not help you to be eligible for PGWP in Canada. To learn more about it, contact our certified immigration consultant at Pacific Lakeshore Immigration Ltd in Ontario.
