PGWP in Canada and everything you need to know (2022)

After graduating from a designated institution, international students in Canada will be eligible to apply for the Post-Graduate Work Permit (PGWP) and continue working in the country for up to 3 years

PGWP in Canada and everything you need to know (2022)

After graduating from a designated institution, international students in Canada will be eligible to apply for the Post-Graduate Work Permit (PGWP) and continue working in the country for up to 3 years. With enough Canadian work experience, PGWP holders can definitely finalize the documents and become permanent residents in Canada! If you wish to learn more about PGWP, this blog is for you!

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1. What is a PGWP?

A PGWP allows you to work for any employer of your choice in Canada. You can go on to use this professional work experience to help you with an application for Canadian permanent residence.

2. What is the PGWP’s Application Deadline?

The deadline to apply for the Post-Graduation Work Permit is within 180 days (six months) of obtaining a transcript and an official letter from the eligible DLI confirming that the requirements to complete the program of study have been met.

If the study permit is set to expire before the marks have come in, candidates have two options:

• Apply for a visitor record to stay in Canada longer; or
• Leave Canada and apply for the PGWP

3. How Long is a PGWP Valid For?

A PGWP is valid for anywhere between 8 months to 3 years. The actual length depends on the length of your program at a Canadian DLI. IRCC provides the following guidelines on its website:

• Completed program under 8 months: Not eligible for a PGWP
• Completed program between 8 months and less than 2 years: The PGWP will be valid for the same length of your study program (e.g., a 10-month program will result in a 10-month PGWP)
• Completed program of 2 years or more: PGWP will be valid for 3 years
• Completed more than one program: You may be able to combine your Canadian educational programs to get a PGWP as long as the programs are DLI eligible and each over 8 months in duration. The total length of the PGWP will correspond to the durations above.

4. What are the Required Supporting Documents for a PGWP Application?

While program officers may request additional documents, two important documents required at the time of applying are a letter confirming the completion of the program of study and an official transcript by their DLI.

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5. The road from Student to Permanent Resident in Canada

Step 1: Get your Study Permit: apply for a program in a designated learning institution (DLI)

Step 2: Complete your program – you can work up to 20 hours while studying

Step 3: Apply for PGWP to work in Canada for up to 3 years

Step 4: Apply for Permanent Residency through Express Entry which includes 3 programs: 

Federal Skilled Worker Program: the program is for skilled workers who gain the foreign work experience and wish to immigrate to Canada permanently

Federal Skilled Trades Program: skilled workers need to be qualified in a skilled trade to apply for this program 

Canadian Experience Class: skilled workers who have Canadian work experience

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