Work Permit – Post-Graduation Work Permit (WP-PGWP)
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SUMMARY
Work Permit through International Mobility Program (IMP)
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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- You must have a valid study permit, valid visitor record, or if your student or visitor visa is expired, you must have applied to extend your study permit or change your status to visitor before your student visa expired.
- You must have completed a full-time study program at a DLI that was at least eight (8) months long and led to a degree, diploma or certificate.
- You must apply within 180 days after you get your final marks for a post-graduation work permit (PGWP).
- a public post-secondary school, such as a college, trade/technical school, university or CEGEP (in Quebec)
- a private post-secondary school (in Quebec) that operates under the same rules as public schools in Quebec
- a private secondary or post-secondary school (in Quebec) that offers qualifying programs of 900 hours or longer, that leads to a diplôme d’études professionnelles(DVS/DEP) or an attestation de spécialisation professionnelle (AVS/ASP)
- a Canadian private school that can award degrees under provincial law (for example, Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s or Doctorate degree), but only if you’re enrolled in a study program that leads to a degree as authorized by the province.
- already received a PGWP
- studied English or French as a second language
- took general interest or self-improvement courses
- participated in the Government of Canada Awards Program funded by Global Affairs Canada
- had funding from Global Affairs Canada (If you got a Study in Canada scholarship, you’re still eligible for a PGWP.)
- got the Equal Opportunity Scholarship, Canada-Chile
- participated in the Canada-China Scholars’ Exchanges Program
- participated in the Organization of American States Fellowships Program
- completed the majority of a study program by distance learning (online courses, e-learning or correspondence)
- completed a study program at a non-Canadian institution located in Canada
- Students beginning curriculum licensing agreement programs on or after May 15, 2024, will not be eligible for a PGWP
Accelerated Programs: If you complete your study program in less time than the normal length of the program, you may be eligible for a PGWP valid for the full length of your program.
Distance learning: If distance learning makes up less than 50% of your study program, you may be eligible for a PGWP. The length of the PGWP would match the length of your program, including both in-class and distance courses. Any distance courses completed outside Canada won’t be included in the length of the PGWP.
Authorized Leaves: There are a few cases where you may be able to take a leave of up to a maximum of 150 days from your program of studies and still be considered to be actively pursuing your studies. You can’t work on or off campus during an authorized leave from your study program, even if your study permit says you’re allowed to work in Canada.
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WHAT STEPS SHOULD YOU TAKE?
Step 1: Complete Your Studies in Canada
Step 2: Apply for Post-graduation Work Permit
| Temporary Work Permit | |
| Submit Online Application: immilib.com/WP-Apply | |
| Official Program Guide: | |
| immilib.com/PGWP-Guide | |
| IRCC Application Fees: | |
| Applicant: | $155 |
| Applicant with Open WP | $100 |
| Open WP – Spouse | $155 |
| Each child – Visitor | $100 |
| Biometrics: | $85 |
| Processing Time: | |
| immilib.com/FED-PT | |
| Document Checklist: | |
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In Canada: Outside Canada: |
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1-888-242-2100 (in Canada) 1-613-944-4000 (outside Canada) Web Form: Visa Office: |
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Validity of PGWP: For the programs with a duration of 8 months to 2 years, PGWP will be valid up to the same length of the program. For programs with duration of 2 years or more, PGWP will be valid for 3 years.
As of February 15, 2024, students who have completed a master’s degree program, regardless of its duration being less than 2 years, qualify for a 3-year PGWP provided they meet all other eligibility requirements.
If your passport expires earlier, your PGWP will be valid until your passport expires.
Extending your PGWP: You can only extend your PGWP if your passport expired earlier than your PGWP validity should have been. This would be indicated in a remark on your initial PGWP.
Step 3: Get your fingerprint and photo taken (Biometrics)
Step 4: Work Permit Issuance
If you are in Canada, the work permit will be mailed to your Canadian address. If you have applied from outside Canada, bring this letter with you when you travel to Canada and you will receive your work permit upon arrival.
Ready to take the next step towards your Canadian immigration journey? Fill out the form below and embark on your path to new opportunities.
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