In Canada, you need a work permit to work and stay as legal resident after completing your studies. International students who completed their graduation from certain DLI or designated learning institutions are eligible for a Canada post-graduation work permit. Canada PGWP allows graduate students to stay and work temporarily in the country. However, if you are not eligible for a PGWP, you can still work in Canada after graduation by applying for a Canada work visa.
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Work permit alternatives for international grads ineligible for PGWPs
Canada issued more than 105,000 post-graduation work permits in the first half of 2024. In 2025, Canadian government is about to approve more than 430,000 study permits to the international students. There are currently one million+ job vacancies for international students willing to migrate and settle in Canada.
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Canada Post-graduation work permit
You can apply for a post-graduation work permit after completing your graduation. To apply for a post-graduation work permit in Canada, you must have graduated from a certain Canadian designated learning institute. The students can be eligible for a 3-year PGWP in Canada. The students who are applying for PGWP in Canada after 1st Nov 2024, must show a proof of language proficiency of CLB7 or equivalent. College graduates should have minimum language proficiency of CLB 5 to be eligible for PGWP. However, the length of the work permit completely depends on the level of the program, the duration of the study program, and the expiration date of the passport.
The table below showcases some of the important details about Canada PGWP:
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Eligibility criteria |
·Completed a full time program at Designated Learning Institution (DLI) in Canada. |
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·The duration of the program must be 8 months in DLI |
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·After receiving the completion letter, you must apply for PSWP within 180 days ·Must have language proficiency of CLB 7 or equivalent ·College graduates should have minimum language proficiency of CLB 5. |
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Duration |
·Depends on the duration of the study program |
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Work Rights |
·In Canada, as long as the permit is valid, you can do full-time work |
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Application timeline |
·Must apply within 180 days after obtaining the final grades |
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·The processing time usually takes 2 - 3 months |
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Application Fee |
$255 |
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Documents Required |
·Proof of study completion |
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·A valid passport and its copy |
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·Previous permit details |
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·Recently clicked passport photographs |
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Step to apply for the Canada PGWP
The following are the steps to apply for the Canada Post-graduation Work Permit:
Step 1: Check your eligibility
Step 2: Collect all the required documents
Step 3: Complete the work permit application form
Step 4: Pay the application fee
Step 5: Await for your approval\
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