Working After Graduation
HELPFUL GUIDES
Download these pdf guides to help you fill out your Post-Graduation Work Permit application forms and help answer the online eligibility questionaire:
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Post-Graduation Work Permit
°Õ³ó±ðÌýÌýprovides graduating students with the opportunity to pursue Canadian work experience upon completion of an eligible program at a Canadian designated learning institution.Ìý
Most international students who graduate from ÍøºìºÚÁÏ are eligible to apply for a PGWP if they meetÌý.ÌýThe PGWP has a validity period of up to 3 years – the length of the PGWP given depends on the length of the student’s program of study. Please refer to the following Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) website for more information onÌý.
IMPORTANT:
For PGWP applications from within Canada:ÌýIt's important to applyÌýwithinÌý90 daysÌýof receiving confirmation of degree completion (e.g. a letter from the Registrar’s 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.Ìý
For PGWP applications from outside Canada:Ìýit’s important to apply withinÌý180 daysÌýof receiving confirmation of degree completion (e.g. a letter from the Registrar’s 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 anÌýInternational Centre immigration advisor.
NEW – 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 beÌýless than two years old. Approved English proficiency tests are: IELTS, CELPIP, and the PTE Core. Visit theÌýÌýon the IRCC website for more information.