PGWP or Post Graduation Work Permit is a document that allows international students who have graduated from eligible Canadian designated learning institutions to work in Canada.
If you study in Canada, you may be eligible to apply to PGWPs after completing your studies. Once the document is approved, you can work for any employer in Canada without a limit of hours.
The Post-Graduation Work Permit Program will help you obtain valuable Canadian experience after completing your studies. You will have up to 180 days to apply for a PGWP when you get one of these options:
- Transcript
- Degree or Diploma
- Official letter from the College or University
If you do not have any of these before your study permit expires, you can leave Canada and apply from outside, or you can stay in Canada and apply for a visitor record.
It would be best to make sure that your passport will be valid for your PGDWP length. Post-Graduation Work Permits are generally valid between 8 months to 3 years. During this time, the experience that you obtain will be beneficial to apply to get the Permanent Residence.
PGWP FAQ’s
1. You must be a foreign national at least 18 years old.
2. It is also mandatory to have completed a program of at least 8 months from a Canadian designated learning institution.
3. You must apply within 180 days of completing your program.
4. You must have a valid status when you apply.
Applicants do not need a job offer to apply.
It is valid for between 8 months to 3 years. It will depend on the study program that you have completed in Canada.
You are eligible to work full time while you wait for an answer. It only applies if, at the time of the application you:
1. had completed your program of study
2. had a valid study permit
3. were eligible to work off-campus without a permit
4. did not work off-campus more than 20 hours a week while classes were in sessions.
It can be stressful to apply to the PGDW. If you need help with your application or have more questions, don’t hesitate to contact us. We will provide you with all the information you need from the start to the end of your process.