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Post-Graduation Work Permit

罢丑别听听provides graduating students with the opportunity to pursue Canadian work experience upon completion of an eligible program at a Canadian designated learning institution.听

Most international students who graduate from H漫画 University are eligible to apply for a PGWP if they meet听.听The PGWP has a validity period of up to 3 years 鈥� the length of the PGWP given depends on the length of the student鈥檚 program of study. Please refer to the following Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) website for more information on听.

IMPORTANT:

For PGWP applications from within Canada:听It's important to apply听within听90 days听of receiving confirmation of degree completion (e.g. a letter from the Registrar鈥檚 Office for undergraduate students, or a letter from Faculty of Graduate Studies for graduate students). It is also important to submit your PGWP application while your study permit is still valid. If your study permit is due to expire before the end of the 90-day PGWP application window, make sure to submit your PGWP application before your study permit expires.听

For PGWP applications from outside Canada:听it鈥檚 important to apply within听180 days听of receiving confirmation of degree completion (e.g. a letter from the Registrar鈥檚 Office for undergraduate students, or a letter from Faculty of Graduate Studies for graduate students). Failure to do so will result in the loss of your PGWP eligibility until you complete another qualifying program.

If you miss the PGWP application period, or if you have questions about the PGWP application process, please consult with an听International Centre immigration advisor.

NEW 鈥� Language proficiency requirement

For PGWP applications submitted on/after November 1, 2024, you must now provide proof of English OR French proficiency. For students graduating from university programs, the minimum requirement for English proficiency is set at Level 7 according to the Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) standards. The minimum requirement for French proficiency is set at Level 7 according to the Niveaux de competence linguistique canadiens (NCLC). Test scores must be听less than two years old. Approved English proficiency tests are: IELTS, CELPIP, and the PTE Core. Visit the听听on the IRCC website for more information.

How to Apply Online

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Things to note:

PGWPs are issued only once in a lifetime, therefore, if you have plans to pursue further studies in Canada, you may wish to consult an International Student Advisor to discuss when to apply.

Working while you wait:

For PGWP applications from within Canada:听Once you submit your PGWP application (refer to the steps and requirements above), you are eligible to work full-time* while you wait for a decision from IRCC about the status of your PGWP application. If your application is approved, you can continue working. If your application is denied, you must stop working and leave Canada unless you have obtained alternate legal status.

(*check to see if you meet the听听while waiting for IRCC to process your PGWP application.)

For PGWP applications from outside Canada:听You must wait for a decision from IRCC about the status of your application before you can start working. For full details, including visitor visa or eTA requirements for return travel to Canada, visit the听听on the IRCC website.听

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Work Permit Conditions

Work permits issued by IRCC, such as internship/co-op, off-campus, and post-graduate work permits may be subject to restrictions. International students who were not required to undergo an immigration medical examination before coming to Canada may be subject to the following occupation/workplace restrictions that require an immigration medical examination:

• health care setting
• child care
• primary and secondary educational facilities

There is a complete list of occupations and on the IRCC website.