PGWP Eligibility & Rules
PGWP Eligibility & Rules In Depth
Post-Graduation Work Permit eligibility — eligible institutions and programmes, field-of-study and language requirements, length and timing. Deferred to IRCC; not immigration advice.
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What this hub covers
- PGWP-Eligible Institutions and Programs in CanadaGeneral information, not immigration advice · The institution must be a designated learning institution (DLI) · Public, private and program-type distinctions
- PGWP Field-of-Study Requirements ExplainedGeneral information, not immigration advice · What the field-of-study requirement is · Who it does — and does not — apply to
- PGWP Language Test Requirements for GraduatesGeneral information, not immigration advice · What the requirement is · Different tiers for university and college graduates
- How Long a PGWP Lasts: Permit-Length RulesGeneral information, not immigration advice · Length is tied to your program's duration · The maximum-length cap and short-program rules
- When to Apply for a PGWP: Timing and DeadlinesGeneral information, not immigration advice · When you can apply · Status and eligibility conditions when you apply
Guides for Canada
5 of 5 guides in this hub are for Canada.
How Long a PGWP Lasts: Permit-Length Rules
How PGWP validity length is determined by program duration, including the maximum-length cap and short-program rules — the current IRCC rule, with no durations quoted as guarantees.
Read guideWhen to Apply for a PGWP: Timing and Deadlines
The timing window for submitting a PGWP after finishing studies and the status conditions at the time of applying — the current IRCC rule, with links to IRCC's own pages.
Read guidePGWP-Eligible Institutions and Programs in Canada
Which Canadian DLIs and program types currently qualify a graduate for a PGWP — and which are excluded — as the current IRCC rule, with specifics deferred to IRCC.
Read guidePGWP Field-of-Study Requirements Explained
How the PGWP field-of-study requirement works, which college-program graduates it applies to and how to check your program with IRCC. Not immigration advice.
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