Post Graduate Work Permit
Students with a degree/diploma from certain designated study institutions can apply for a post-graduation work permit in Canada. However, an applicant can apply for a work permit within 180 days after graduation or from the date she received her diploma.
Students who obtain a work permit in Canada after graduation can stay for up to three years. A postgraduate work permit in Canada brings candidates one step closer to permanent residency.
The Canadian Graduate Work Permit has undergone several changes over the years. The best example would be the temporary work permit program for international students affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. This temporary work permit was opened around January 27, 2021 and has helped about 52,000 applicants.
Qualifications to promote PGWP
- Applicants must be over the age of 18.
- Applicants must complete a program of at least 8 months or more at a designated study institution that offers a degree/diploma or certificate.
- Applicants must have a valid study permit with a valid visitor badge. Applicants must maintain full-time status each semester while enrolled. Part-time is only possible in the last semester.
- Through accelerated programs she may be able to apply for a Canadian Graduate Work Visa if she completes a specific course or program lasting 8 months within 6 months.
- For example, an applicant transfers from one college to another non-educational college. In such cases, DLI only calculates the total number of months of learning.
- Applicants can apply for a Canadian Graduate Work Visa by using a Visitor Card to extend their stay. Alternatively, you can return to your home country after graduation and apply for a work permit there.