Post Graduate work permit is issued to international students who recently Graduated from Canadian universities which is listed under Designated learning institution (DLI)
PGWP allows you to stay in Canada Temporarily for work. Graduation from a Non DLI university doesn’t allow you to be eligible for a PGWP
PGWP validity depends on the tenure of your study program.
Study program is less than 8 Month:In the event study permit expiring before getting your marks you are left with 2 options
The validity of your study permit is 180 days remaining
Submitted an application to extend your study permit before it expired but no decision has been made
Having a valid visitor record
Graduated for an DLI
Course duration is above 8 months
Maintained a full-time student status in Canada (this does not include your final semester)
Already been under a PGWP
Under a study permit which expired 180 days before
Studied English or French as a second language
Studied general improvement or self-improvement courses
Completed a study program in Canada which is a non -Canadian institution
Participated in Canada-China scholars exchange programs
Received funding from global affairs Canada
Completed majority of the program via distance learning (online, E courses & correspondence)
You can apply for a PGWP from inside Canada until 180 days from the course completion or graduation or receiving official transcript. To secure eligibility your study permit must have been valid at a point within the 180 days
On which criteria I’m eligible to apply for PGWP Outside Canada
On which criteria I’m not eligible to apply for a PGWP Outside Canada
Note: you still secure the eligibility to apply for PGWP if you had to study online from outside Canada during Covid-19
My passport has expired before applying for a PGWP
Specials exemptions
If you fall under any of the following exemptions you still secure the eligibility to apply for a PGWP
Accelerated programs
Completing a study program of 1 year length within 8 months can still secure you a PGWP valid for 1 year
Distance learning
Distance learning 100% outside Canada during spring 2020 and august 31 2022. This Exemption is in place till August 31 2022
Taking leave from your studies
You may not be eligible for a PGWP on
Taking unauthorized leave from your study program
Not meeting the conditions of your study permit by opting for this break
There are few-Cases if your authorized leave is less than 150 days of your study program and still meet the conditions on your study permit, If you leave is authorized you are still eligible for a PGWP
Transfer between schools
The combined program length on transferring should accumulate at-least 8 months
The course duration under DLI is accountable. You must spend at-least 8 months at DLI to apply for PGWP
Canadian study program with an overseas component
The chosen course has a overseas study component you may be eligible for a PGWP as long as you earn a credential from a Canadian institution. The PGWP will be valid only for the tenure you studied in Canada
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