Post Graduate Work Permit
Students having degrees/diplomas from specific study institutes can apply for a post-graduate work permit in Canada. However, an applicant may apply for a work visa within 180 days of graduation, or from the date she earned her certificate.
Students who receive a work permit in Canada after graduation are allowed to stay for up to three years. A postgraduate work permit in Canada moves candidates closer to permanent residency.
The Canadian Graduate Work Permit has experienced various adjustments throughout time. The finest example is the temporary work visa scheme for overseas students impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. This temporary work permit was issued around January 27, 2021, and has assisted around 52,000 applicants.
Qualifications to promote PGWP
- Applicants must be over the age of 18.
- Applicants must complete a program of at least 8 months or more at a designated study institution that offers a degree/diploma or certificate.
- Applicants must have a valid study permit with a valid visitor badge. Applicants must maintain full-time status each semester while enrolled. Part-time is only possible in the last semester.
- Through accelerated programs she may be able to apply for a Canadian Graduate Work Visa if she completes a specific course or program lasting 8 months within 6 months.
- For example, an applicant transfers from one college to another non-educational college. In such cases, DLI only calculates the total number of months of learning.
- Applicants can apply for a Canadian Graduate Work Visa by using a Visitor Card to extend their stay. Alternatively, you can return to your home country after graduation and apply for a work permit there.