Post-Graduation Work Permit
Post-Graduation Work Permit
After completion of their education from eligible DLIs (Designated Learning Institutions), international students can obtain an open post-graduation work permit to be able to work in Canada for a specific period. This permit helps them get a job and gain valuable experience, which can later help them get a Permanent Residency in Canada through various immigration programs like the Canadian Experience Class, BC PNP, RNIP etc.
Are you eligible for a PGWP?
Only one PGWP is issued to applicants in their lifetime, and there are some mandatory eligibility requirements to obtain it.
- You have graduated from an eligible DLI (Designated Learning Institution)
- You have maintained a full-time study status in all your academic sessions except for the last academic session or study leaves.
- You must have completed your degree, diploma or certificate in a program which was at least eight months in duration.
- You have received an official letter and transcript from your institution showing that you’ve met all the requirements for the program.
- You held or hold a valid study permit.
Not being able to maintain these requirements may result in a refusal of PGWP Canada.
Can you be on Part-Time status for the final academic session?
Yes, if you have maintained your full-time statu
s during your program’s academic sessions, you can be a part-time student in the last session/semester.
Along with this, you should meet all the other eligibility requirements mentioned above and in your study permit.