Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) allows the holder to work full-time once they have completed their studies. It is an open work permit that permits you to work following the completion of an eligible course of study. Please note that you can only receive a PGWP once in your lifetime.
To be eligible for a PGWP, you must submit your application within 180 days of when your final marks are issued or when you receive formal written notice of graduation from XYZ University. Additionally, you must have been a full-time student continuously and have taken the majority of your courses in person, not online. It’s important to note that a PGWP is not usually issued for a longer duration than your passport’s validity. Therefore, if your passport is about to expire, you may want to consider renewing it before applying for a PGWP.
If your program takes more than 8 months but less than 2 years to complete, a PGWP can be issued for the length of the program you have completed. For programs lasting over 2 years, a PGWP can be issued for 3 years. However, if you have completed a program that is less than 8 months in duration, you are not eligible to apply for this type of work permit.
The PGWP contains policies, procedures, and guidance used by IRCC staff.