Canada Post-Graduation Work Permit
Canada Post-Graduation Work Permit
A Canada Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) is a document that allows international students who have graduated from a designated learning institution (DLI) in Canada to work in Canada for up to three years after graduation. PGWPs are open work permits, meaning that holders can work for any employer in Canada in any occupation.
Eligibility
Be an international student who has graduated from a designated learning institution (DLI) in Canada.
To be eligible for a PGWP, you must have graduated from a DLI in Canada. A DLI is a school that has been approved by the Canadian government to offer programs to international students.
Have completed a full-time program of study that was at least eight months long.
Your program of study must have been at least eight months long and full-time. Full-time means that you must have been studying for at least 15 hours per week.
Have maintained a valid study permit throughout your studies.
You must have had a valid study permit throughout your studies in Canada. If your study permit expired, you will not be eligible for a PGWP.
Have applied for the PGWP within 180 days of graduating.
You must apply for the PGWP within 180 days of graduating from your DLI program. If you do not apply within 180 days, you will not be eligible for a PGWP.
Application process
1. Application.
We will need your documents to apply for a PGWP. Contact us for the list of the documents.
2. Pay the application fee.
Once we prepare your application, you need to pay the fee to IRCC. We make this payment directly to IRCC thru our IRCC portal.
Canada PGWP Processing times
Processing times for PGWP applications vary, but most applications are processed within a few weeks. However, it is important to note that processing times can increase during peak periods.
Canada PGWP Benefits
Work for any employer in Canada in any occupation.
A PGWP is an open work permit, which means that you can work for any employer in Canada in any occupation. You are not restricted to working for the employer who offered you a job after graduation.
Travel outside of Canada and return to work as long as your PGWP is still valid.
You can travel outside of Canada and return to work as long as your PGWP is still valid. Your PGWP will be valid for up to three years after you graduate.
Gain valuable Canadian work experience, which can make it easier to immigrate to Canada permanently in the future.
Working in Canada under a PGWP can help you gain valuable Canadian work experience. This experience can make it easier to immigrate to Canada permanently in the future through programs such as the Canadian Experience Class.
Tips for applying
Contact us earlier in order to prepare your application on timely manner.
It is important to start the PGWP application process early, especially if you need to travel to Canada for a specific start date. Processing times can vary, so it is best to start the process as soon as possible.
Gather all of the required documentation before you start your application.
You will need to gather and provide us all your documents before we start your PGWP application. Contact us for the list of these documents.
Finally we help you pay your fees thru our IRCC portal.
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