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Guide: Steps for PGWP Application (Inside & Outside Canada)

You can apply for a post-graduation work permit (PGWP) from inside Canada or from another country, as long as you’re eligible.

You have up to 180 days after you graduate to apply for a PGWP.

When you apply, you must confirm the following:

that you attended and completed your program
the name of your program and
the length of your program

You can confirm these by submitting any of the following:

your degree or diploma
your transcript or
an official letter from your school

If your study permit will expire before you get your marks, you have 2 options. You can

apply for a visitor record to stay in Canada longer or
leave Canada and apply for your PGWP

PGWP Guide: Apply from Inside Canada - Eligibility Criteria

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PGWP Guide: Apply from Inside Canada – Eligibility Criteria

You can apply for a post-graduation work permit (PGWP) from inside Canada as long as you’re eligible.

You have up to 180 days after you graduate to apply for a PGWP. When you apply, you must confirm the following:

that you attended and completed your program
the name of your program and
the length of your program

You can confirm these by submitting any of the following:

your degree or diploma
your transcript or
an official letter from your school

To be eligible, your study permit must have been valid at some point during these 180 days.

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June 6, 2023 admin

PGWP Guide: Application Process

The PGWP Process

You may be eligible for a post-graduation work permit (PGWP) if you graduated from a designated learning institution (DLI) and want to stay in Canada temporarily to work.

Graduation from a DLI doesn’t automatically make you eligible for a PGWP. Check the DLI list to find out which schools have eligible programs.

New Measures to Address Canada’s Labour Shortage

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IRCC Newsroom: New Measures to Address Canada’s Labour Shortage

Minister Fraser also announced today a new temporary policy that will give recent international graduates with expiring temporary status an opportunity to stay in Canada longer, so that they can continue to gain work experience and have a better chance at qualifying for permanent residency.

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July 19, 2021June 15, 2023 admin

Apply for An Open Work Permit Under a Public policy – PGWP

Due to COVID-19, you may be eligible to apply for a one-time open work permit of up to 18 months if you apply online by July 27, 2021.

Post-Graduation Work Permit: Designated Learning Institutions List in BC

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December 5, 2018June 16, 2023 admin

Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) : Designated Learning Institutions List in BC

Study in a Designated Learning Institutions for PGWP To apply for a study permit, you need an acceptance letter from