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One-stop-solution on how to get/apply for Canada Post-Graduation Work Permit . Know eligibility requirements, fees. Talk to Y-Axis ✅ process consultants for quick approval.

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Why Apply for Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP)?

A post-graduation work permit is an open work permit which allows the foreign students to work in Canada without requiring a job offer. The PGWP is valid for 8 months to 3 years.

  • Work full-time in Canada.
  • Freedom to choose your workplace.
  • Kick-start your professional goals.
  • Direct route to Canada PR.
  • Get preferred over LMIA.
     

Post-graduation Work Permit(PGWP)

A PGWP program is for international students who graduated from a Designated Learning Institution (DLI). These permits provide freedom to foreign workers to work for any Canadian employer.

PGWP doesn’t need Labour Market Impact Assessment, and it enables graduates to gain work experience in Canada. Foreign nationals become eligible for a Canadian permanent residency after gaining good work experience there.
 

Benefits of PGWP

  • Work full-time in Canada: International students can immediately start working full-time after their studies.
  • Get paid higher wages than other immigrants: Through PGWP, one can get paid higher than other immigrants. PGWP shows substantial employment advantages.
  • Freedom to choose your workplace: With Post-Graduation Work Permit, international students can choose their employer. Also, it lets you choose an occupation unrelated to your studies directly.
  • Kick-start your professional goals: You can start working for a profession of your choice, whether you have your educational background.
  • Ability to apply for Permanent Residence: PGWP is the first step to applying for Permanent Residence in Canada, as you gain valuable experience there. And Canadian work experience helps you get preference in Canadian immigration.
  • Get Canadian work experience: Canadian work experience is beneficial if you want to settle in the country permanently. Gaining work experience in Canada will help you to apply for a Canadian PR.
  • Get preferred over LMIA: Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) is a lengthier and costly process than a Post-Graduation Work Permit program. This is the reason why Canadian employers prefer employees with PGWP.
     

PGWP eligibility

  • 18 years old or more.
  • Done a course in Canada for at least eight months.
  • The program must have been completed at DLI.
  • Apply within 90 days of graduation.
  • Hold a valid study permit
     

PGWP Requirements

  • Age limit: The applicant must be of 18 years of age or more.
  • Completed eight months of a course: The applicant must have completed at least eight months in a full-time program in Canada.
  • Course from a PGWP-eligible school program: One must have completed the program from a school eligible for the PGWP program or eligible from a Designated Learning Institution (DLI).
  • Apply within 90 days of graduation: One must apply for the PGWP program within ninety days of the completion of the program by the candidate.
  • Valid study permit: The candidate must possess a valid study permit while the application is being made.
     

Steps to Apply for PGWP

Step 1: Check your eligibility

Step 2: Arrange for all the documents

Step 3: Apply for the visa

Step 4: Get the work permit

Step 5: Work in Canada

PGWP processing time

The processing time for a Canadian Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) can vary from 80 to 180 days. 

The time can vary depending upon the following factors such as:

  • Application type
  • Number of applications
  • How smoothly the information can be verified
  • How fast the applicant responds to concerns and requests
  • If the application is precise and complete

PGWP cost

The cost for a post-graduation work permit (PGWP) is $255.

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One-stop-solution on how to get/apply for Canada Post-Graduation Work Permit . Know eligibility requirements, fees. Talk to Y-Axis ✅ process consultants for quick approval.
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