🎓 Study & Work in Canada

Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP)

🇨🇦 Work in Canada After You Graduate

After completing your studies in Canada, international students may be eligible to apply for a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP). This permit allows graduates to work legally in Canada and can support future Permanent Residency (PR) pathways.

👤 Who Can Apply for PGWP?

To apply for a PGWP, students must meet all eligibility requirements.

✅ General Eligibility Requirements

You meet the general eligibility requirements to apply for a PGWP if:

• You completed a program of study at a PGWP-eligible Designated Learning Institution (DLI)
• Your program was at least 8 months long
(For Quebec programs: minimum 900 hours)
• You maintained full-time student status during each academic semester
(Part-time study is allowed in the final semester only)
• You applied for your PGWP within 180 days of receiving written confirmation that you completed your program
• Your study permit was valid at some point during the 180 days after graduation and before submitting your PGWP application

📚 Study Program–Based Eligibility

Depending on your program, the following may be required:

• Proof of language proficiency (IELTS / Duolingo / TOEFL, if applicable)
• Field of study requirements (if applicable)

📍 Eligibility Based on Physical Location

PGWP eligibility may vary depending on:

• Graduates who completed their studies inside Canada
• Graduates who completed their studies outside Canada
• Field of study requirements, where applicable

⏳ PGWP Validity Period

The length of the PGWP depends on the duration of your study program:

• Programs of 8 months to less than 2 years → PGWP valid for the same length as the program
• Programs of 2 years or more → PGWP valid for up to 3 years

🌱 Why Is PGWP Important?

• Legal full-time work opportunities in Canada
• Canadian work experience
• Strong support for Express Entry, PNP, and PR pathways
• Better international career prospects

📌 Important Note

In some special cases, exceptions to the general eligibility requirements may apply. Students are strongly advised to seek professional counselling before applying.

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