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Post Graduation Work Permit
Post Graduation Work Permit
Post Graduation Work Permit
PGWPs (post-graduation work permits) are open work permits granted to overseas students who have completed a programme of study in Canada. PGWPs allow the bearer to work for any employer in Canada for as many hours as they choose. The post-work permit is valid for a maximum of three years.It implies that if your post-graduate degree is two years long, you will be granted a three-year PGWP visa. A employment permit for post-graduation cannot be valid for longer than the student’s academic programme. A minimum of eight months is required for the course to be completed
The PGWP permits overseas students to acquire Canadian work experience after graduating from a participating post-secondary college or university. In the long term, PGWP job experience helps overseas graduates apply for PR (permanent residency) in Canada through the Express Entry programme.
Eligibility criteria for a Post-Graduation Work Permit
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Have been enrolled in a full-time study programme in Canada for at least eight months.
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Have documentation from your institution (transcript, official letter, certificate, etc.) confirming that you finished and passed all programme requirements.
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When applying for the PGWP, you must have a valid student visa.
Important Notes
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You are not eligible for the PGWP programme if the official length of your programme of study is less than eight months.
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If your course is less than two years but longer than eight months, you will be granted a work visa for the duration of your course.
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If you've been in the country for two years or longer, you'll be awarded a three-year work visa.