Canada Study News

Canada Study News | The newsletter for international students in Canada

  • About
  • Contact Us

STAY UP TO DATE WITH
CANADA
STUDY NEWS

Canada Study News / 2017 / July / Do You Know If Your Study Program Is Eligible for a Post-Graduation Work Permit?

Do You Know If Your Study Program Is Eligible for a Post-Graduation Work Permit?

July 10, 2017 by Canada Study News

Young professionals at work meetingImmigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is urging prospective international students applying for a study permit to make more informed decisions when selecting a program of study in Canada. Those with the intention to apply for a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) need to ensure their program qualifies for a PGWP upon graduation, even if the program is offered by an academic institution on the government’s list of designated learning institutions (DLIs).

Who is eligible for a PGWP?

Many international students who study at post-secondary institutions in Canada plan to stay and gain Canadian work experience. Under this program, international graduates could be granted an open work permit for up to three years, permitting them to work for any Canadian employer in any industry. Applicants are not required to have a Canadian job offer at the time of application.

The program is available for a majority of international students, as most public post-secondary institutions are deemed eligible by the federal government for the PGWP program. However, international students who apply to study at a non-degree granting private or vocational college may not be eligible for the program. IRCC states that the program is available to graduates of public post-secondary institutions, degree programs at private institutions, private post-secondary institutions that implement the same rules as public institutions, and some institutions in Quebec.

What are the eligibility restrictions for the PGWP program?

IRCC calls for prospective study permit applicants to consult with the intended academic institutions and the provincial ministry of education to determine whether or not their program of study grants eligibility to the program.

Prospective applicants to the program must hold a valid study permit and have completed full-time studies with a minimum study period of at least eight months. Other restrictions apply based on the type of educational institution chosen and the study program chosen by the student. With over 125,000 study permits issued last year by the government of Canada, students are encouraged to understand their options and requirements for working in Canada after graduation before beginning their studies.

If you want to discover your options for studying in Canada, complete the free CanadaVisa Study Pathway Assessment Form today.
International students and post-graduate workers in Canada can join the CanadaVisa Study Hub for a chance to win a $500 scholarship. Members also get access to exclusive notifications, tools and resources to help maximize their time in Canada and pursue a pathway to permanent residence.

© 2017 CanadaStudyNews All Rights Reserved

About Canada Study News

Next Article: Queen’s University the First in Canada to Implement Competency-Based Medical Education Model
Previous Article: Students Graduating in Atlantic Canada Want to Stay and Work

Related Canada Immigration Articles:

  • The CanadaVisa Study Hub relaunches its $500 Scholarship contest
  • Canada’s higher education system continues to rank among the top in the world
  • Montreal ranks among top 5 best student cities worldwide

Comments

  1. navjot singh says

    February 6, 2018

    hello sir i want to know that
    if i get admission in canadian college vancouver which is private college after completing my diploma ,what is the surety that they will give me work permit of one year i said that because i saw many cases,so many international students did not get work permit after there study of two years

  2. Timothy says

    August 10, 2017

    Hello my name is Timothy from Nigeria, i want to apply for student visa, I intend to study computer engineering or international relations. Are there available schorlarships for this course (s) the schorlarship may be half or full I don’t mind. Please reply me via my mail. Awaiting your response.

  3. Usman D Bangura says

    July 18, 2017

    Hi,
    My name is Usman D Bangura, I am Sierra Leonean by nationality and I want to study in Canada.
    I have got my first degree in Development studies, this is my contact number +23288761057.

  4. Waqas Masih says

    July 16, 2017

    Hello dear my name is waqas masih i live in pakistan i am 20 years old i need Study visa but i don’t know process if you give me some info about study visa i shall be very thankfull to you i should applying for MBA i have been passed the BBA Honor Now applying for MBA
    If u give me the opportunity i shall show a good result and glorious the name of your college

  5. waqad Masih says

    July 16, 2017

    Hello dear my name is waqas masih i live in pakistan i am 20 years old i need Study visa but i don’t know process if you give me some info about study visa i shall be very thankfull to you i should applying for MBA i have been passed the BBA Honor Now applying for MBA
    If u give me the opportunity i shall show a good result and glorious the name of your college

  6. Jojo says

    July 14, 2017

    Hi,I would like to get a study permit for my post gratuate.
    What must I do to be accepted.
    Than
    Duncan

  7. CECILIA JAMES says

    July 13, 2017

    I am a general nurse from Nigeria, it’ s been a long term vision for me to do my bachelor’s of sciences in nursing in canada please avail me with all I need to be in be in canada.

  8. LYNDA says

    July 11, 2017

    hello
    i’d like to got visa study,i have a ba in science economic

  9. emran molwi says

    July 11, 2017

    Hi I’m emran molwi I’m from Myanmar arkan rohingya muslim naw I liveing in saudiarabia please I want to live and work in Canada please contact me 00966549597812

  10. dhash Mohamed dhash says

    July 10, 2017

    In my aid a I believe in th a education it is very important
    Lik education

Join Our Social Community

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • LinkedIn
  • RSS
  • Twitter
  • YouTube

Recent Posts

  • New international student chat community in the CanadaVisa Study Hub July 27, 2018
  • What you need to know about Canada’s biometrics changes beginning July 31 July 25, 2018
  • Transition period will benefit some student applicants to new Alberta Opportunity Stream July 11, 2018
  • Canada considers international student immigration important for growth in the Atlantic provinces July 10, 2018
  • The CanadaVisa Study Hub relaunches its $500 Scholarship contest July 6, 2018

Tools and Resources

  • » Canada Job Search Tool
  • » Canada Salary Calculator
  • » IELTS Practice Tests
  • » Canada Immigration FAQ
  • » Resume Guide
  • » School Search
  • » CLB Language Converter
  • » CRS Calculator
  • » Visiting Canada Tool

Latest Editions

  • 2018: Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
  • 2017: Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
  • 2016: Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

© 2016-2020 Canada Study News. All rights reserved.

Privacy | Unsubscribe