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Study to Canada PR: Applying for a Post-Graduate Work Permit
Many who come to Canada to study graduate with the hope of staying in Canada permanently. We highlight the most common ways this goal can be achieved through a Post-Graduate Work Permit (PGWP).
A Post-Graduate Work Permit also referred to as PGWPP (Post-Graduate Work Permit Program) allows students who have graduated from eligible Canadian designated learning institutions to obtain an open work permit to gain valuable Canadian work experience.
PGWP Processing Time
When applying for a PGWP you can expect to wait for 2 to 3 months.
PGWPP Eligibility
If you are a Canadian graduate, you can apply for a PGWP if:
Applicants can receive only 1 post-graduation work permit in their lifetime. To obtain a post-graduation work permit, the applicant must currently hold valid temporary status or have left Canada. They must have graduated from an eligible designated learning institution (DLI).
How to Appy for a Post-Graduate Work Permit
When applying for a PGWP, you will have up to 180 days to apply after you’ve received your degree, transcript, and an official letter from your school. You can do this from any country as long as you still qualify! If your student permit is going to expire before receiving these documents, you have two options:
If your study permit expires before you apply
If you don’t adjust your status to a visitor and your study permit expires, you have 90 days after your study permit expires to apply for a PGWP and restore your status as a student. To restore your status as a student, you must
Because of system limitations, you must pay the fees to restore your status as a student online and attach a copy of the receipt to your PGWP online application meaning you don’t need to make a separate application. Unfortunately, you can’t work until your study permit and work permit have been approved. If you don’t apply within the 90 days, or if the 90 days have already passed, you must leave Canada.
Study to Canada PR Process
Step 1: Apply for a study permit
First, you must apply for your Canadian study permit and finish your studies! To apply for a study permit in Canada, you must get accepted to a qualified designated learning institution (DLI). Learn more about Canada study permits.
Step 2: Work while studying (optional)
Most international students studying in Canada like to take the opportunity to work while studying so they can not only gain work experience but cover their day-to-day expenses as a student. When studying in Canada you can work on-campus, off-campus, and apply to internships. Then you are ready for a Post-Graduate Work Permit!
Step 3: Apply for Post-Graduate Work Permit
Once you have graduated, you can apply for a PGWP to start gaining valuable Canadian work experience. Your PGWP is based on how long your studies were!
Step 4: Apply for Express Entry (Canadian Experience Class)
Once you’ve received your degree and at least one year of Canadian work experience, you may be ready for permanent residency! The best option for graduates in this scenario usually applies for the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) which is through Express Entry. This will enter you into an online lottery that will invite candidates to apply for Canada PR based on their CRS score.
Step 5: Recieve an ITA and Apply for Canada PR
Once your score is the cut-off score or higher within an Express Entry draw, you will receive an ITA (invitation to apply) allowing you to apply for Canada PR.
How Long Is My PGWP Valid For?
Your Post-Graduate Work Permit’s validity is solely based on the length of your study program. You can learn more about your validity periods below:
If your program was less than 8 months
You are not valid for a Post-Graduate Work Permit!
If your program was at least 8 months, but less than 2 years
You may be granted a PGWP that’s valid for up to the same length as your study program. For example, if you completed a 9-month program, your work permit would be valid for 9 months.
If your program was 2 years or more
Your Post-Graduate Work Permit will be valid for up to 3 years!
If you completed more than 1 program
Each of the programs you completed must be
You can only receive one PGWP in your lifetime and you may get a PGWP that is valid for the study program lengths combined!
Optimize your chances of success!
What are your options for Canadian Immigration? You can consider any of the following pathways to Canadian Immigration:
Chugo Immigration Service is authorized to offer Canadian Immigration and Citizenship services under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act. The Principal Consultant, Pius Chukwuma Ekwulugo RCIC, is a member in good standing of the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants (CICC) and has helped many foreigners to start a new life in Canada. We will help you too!
For effective and diligent legal help regarding Canadian Immigration matters, we partner with Weekes Law Office.
What Do I Do Next?
Are you looking for an immigration pathway to Canada? If you do not know where to look and how to start, we invite you to book an eligibility consultation with us. We will prepare an individualized assessment report for you and guide you on your immigration journey to Canada.
We advise you to complete the assessment questionnaire now in order to properly plan your application.
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