What is Post graduate work permit

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

How long is my PGWP valid?

PGWP validity depends on the tenure of your study program.

Study program is less than 8 Month:

Program less than 8 months disqualifies the eligibility for a PGWP

If program length is 2 years or more

You are eligible to get a PGWP valid for 3 years

If program is 8 months but less than 2 years

PGWP will be issued for the Program duration (i.e) if you program length is 10 months you will be issued with 10 months valid PGWP

I have completed more than 1 program

You are eligible to attain a PGWP combining the length of both the program
Both programs should be under DLI and be more than 8 months
In the event of staying in a PGWP after completing one program you are eligible for a PGWP for the second program

What is the eligibility criteria to apply for a PGWP?

Application Fee: 255 CAD$

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. Do not let your Study permit expire waiting for your marks

In the event study permit expiring before getting your marks you are left with 2 options

Apply for a visitor record to extend your stay in Canada
Leave Canada and apply for a PGWP outside Canada

On which criteria I’m eligible to apply for PGWP inside Canada

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)

On which criteria I’m not eligible to apply for a PGWP inside Canada

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)

On which criteria I’m eligible to apply for PGWP Outside Canada

Enrolled in a program which was in progress during march 2020
Initiated or will initiate a program within spring 2020 and summer 2022
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)

On which criteria I’m not eligible to apply for a PGWP Outside Canada

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)

My passport has expired before applying for a PGWP

Be cautious on your passport remaining validity to compensate the entire stay length. In-case of passport expiring earlier
A PGWP will be issued only for the remaining passport validity Government of Canada would tell you in-case of extension requirement to get the full validity
If the government of Canada asks you to renew your passport PGWP extension should be applied on paper hence the validity can be claimed for the remaining stay length

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

Flight school graduates

Completed a flight training course at a DLI institution and obtained a Canadian Commercial pilot license
Have an instructor rating or in the process of getting an instructor rating and a job offer from a DLI training center

What is the cost to apply for a PGWP?

Application Fee: 255 CAD$

What is the Processing time of a PGWP?

Online application: 106 days
Offline Application: 106 days

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