Post-Graduation Work Permit Program (PGWP)

The program is designed to provide an employment opportunity to the students who have accomplished their graduation in an eligible program at an eligible Canadian post-secondary institution. Under this program, international graduates may obtain a three -year open work permit, allowing them to work for any employer, for as many hours they wish, anywhere in Canada.

PGWPs are valid for between eight months to three years and are a great way to obtain valuable Canadian work experience. Once an applicant has work experience in Canada, it opens a lot of opportunities to obtain Canadian permanent residence.

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for PGWP, international students must: –

– Have continuously studied full-time in Canada at post-secondary institution in a study program at least eight months long.
– Have a valid study permit upon submission of a work permit.
– Have received a written notification that they are eligible to obtain a degree, diploma, or certificate; and
– Apply for the permit within 90 days of receiving written confirmation from their academic institution that they have met the requirement of their program.

PGWP: how long is it vaild?
The vaildaty of a PGWP is linked to the length of study.

Unlike most Canadian work permits, the PGWP does not require a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA). PGWPs enable eligible graduates to gain valuable Canadian work experience. With enough work experience in Canada, many foreign nationals become eligible for Canada’s permanent residency programs, including one of the following pathways:

• Canadian Experience class (CEC)
• Federal Skilled Worker (FSW)
• Federal Skilled Trades (FST)
• Provincial Nomination Programs (PNP)
• Quebec Immigration Programs

If you need more information about this program, please do not hesitate to get in touch today at info@dhunnaimmigration.ca