The Canada Post-Graduation Work Permit allows graduates to remain and find employment in Canada.

Students who have graduated from eligible DLIs (Designated Learning Institutions) can obtain Canadian work experience through the PGWP (Post Graduation Work Permit), an international mobility program. The education, skills, and responsibilities acquired via PGWP work experience will assist the graduates in meeting the requirements for Permanent Residency through Express Entry. It gives job searchers the flexibility to work long hours at any location with any employer. The most crucial thing to keep in mind before selecting a study program in Canada is that not all study programs offered there qualify for PGWP. Therefore, before selecting any study program, please confirm your eligibility for a Canada post-graduation work permit.

Application requirements for PGWP (degree holders within Canada)

As long as they meet the requirements, students are entitled to apply for the PGWP. Students who have completed a course lasting more than eight months are required by the immigration office to apply within 180 days of the completion date.

• A foreign national must be at least 18 years old to apply.

In Canada, an eight-month minimum full-time study program is required. The course must be completed from DLIs with official offer letters, transcripts, certificates, etc.

• Within 180 days of your program's end, submit an application for a work visa.
• Even while their application is being processed, applicants who request a PGWP application before the completion of their studies program are permitted to begin working full-time.

PGWP eligibility requirements for graduates from outside of Canada

Students who meet the eligibility requirements and possess a government-issued study permit are also eligible to apply for PGWP while residing outside of Canada. When applying to the Canadian online program, students are not need to have a valid study permit.

Documents necessities for file preparation:

• A degree or diploma certificate
• An official letter provided by the school
• Original/Duplicate copy of the transcript of your school's site
• A medical certificate, if applicable
• The authority may also ask for additional documents once they receive the application. It is recommended applying the application online.

Benefits of applying Online for PGWP:

• You don't need to pay courier charges.
• Enable quick application processing.
• You can fill out the application form with confidence and without making any mistakes.
• Promptly turning in the document when requested
• The ability to trace the application is advantageous for students.

PGWP is not available to you if you...

• Examine a course that lasted less than eight weeks.
• Studied for longer than eight months, but not continuously—for example, taking a semester off in between classes.
• Take part in the Commonwealth Scholarship Program in Canada.
• Participated in Equal Opportunity Scholarship, US State Fellowship, Canada-China Scholars Exchange, and other programs.
• Have finished remote learning courses in Canada or overseas.
• Decided on an eight-month accelerated program, but you finished it in just six months?
• If coursework is transferred from a non-DLI to a DLI, the study plan at the DLI school will be accepted.

What is the duration of the PGWP process?

A Post-Graduation work permit application submitted online typically takes 158 days to process; in contrast, an offline application submitted in person takes about 58 days. However, in every way the PGWP processing time is appropriate.
You can work in Canada prior to the expiration of your student visa while you wait for confirmation. If you are applying from outside of Canada, you might need to provide a few more documents. Furthermore, there are still ways to apply for a work permit following the PGWP, such as through the Quebec Immigration Options, Federal Skilled Worker Program, Provincial Nominee Programs, and Canadian Experience Class.

Work properly while the application is being reviewed.

• Until they receive the embassy's judgment, students are permitted to work full-time, subject to the following restrictions:
• When applying for the PGWP, students must be in possession of a current study permission.
• Students were permitted to work off campus without a work permit as long as they followed the prescribed work schedule and fulfilled all program requirements.

What is the validity period of a post-graduate work permit?

• Students who finished the course in fewer than eight months are not qualified for a work visa after graduation.
• In order to be qualified for a work permit after graduation, these students may choose to enroll in another program and combine both.
• Depending on the study curriculum you choose, the PGWP might last anywhere from eight months to three years.
• Conversely, post-graduation employment permits are valid for the same amount of time as your study, for example. The PGWP would last the same amount of time if you selected a program that lasted for nine months.
• However, if the individual has two years of educational experience and a diploma or degrees, they will be granted a three-year work permit.

If your visa ends before PGWP, what should you do?

For their post-graduation employment permit, students must have a valid study visa, according to IRCC regulations. If your VISA expires before to the employment program's deadline, the immigration authority

• Permit you to continue working till your VISA expires.
• They verify whether you require a visa extension in order to receive the advantages of a full-time job under the PGWP.

Application fees for PGWP:

The cost of applying for the PGWP online is $155. However, students who hold open work permits must also pay an additional $100 in fees.
Students must pay $350 in order to regain their status as current students. Aim to apply for the restoration of student status no later than ninety-nine days. If not, you must depart from the nation. Students are not allowed to begin working until both applications have been approved.

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