Apart from the generous opportunities that Canada offers its International Students, the most promising advantage of studying in Canada is the Post Graduation Work Permit (PGWP), issued upon completing a post-graduate program at a Designated Learning Institute (DLI).
A PGWP allows you to work full-time or part-time for any employer in Canada, thus helping you gain valuable Canadian work experience that may benefit you in the long term if you want to consider Canadian Permanent Residence. The PGWP also gives you temporary legal status to be employed in Canada.
A PGWP is valid anywhere between 8 months to 3 years, depending on the course duration. The immigration officer, upon verifying your supporting documents for the course completed, determines the validity of your PGWP.
However, it is important to note that PGWP cannot be extended beyond its validity, and while it is valid, you may apply for Bridging Open Work Permit (BOWP) if your PR application is under process or change your status to that of a visitor if you intend to stay in Canada any longer.
The 180 days begin from the day you receive an official notification of program completion OR the day your final marks are released – whichever is first
You can apply for PGWP from inside and outside Canada
You need to complete your course of study from a DLI successfully.
You need to submit your application within 180 days of receiving the official transcripts from your DLI confirming course completion
As of February 15, 2024, the Government of Canada implemented changes to the post-graduation work permit program (PGWP). Students who have completed a master's degree program, even under two years, will now qualify for a 3-year PGWP, provided they meet all other eligibility criteria.
PGWP does not limit the number of hours you can work per week, so you can work more than the standard full-time hours if you want.
International students who begin a study program that is part of a curriculum licensing arrangement will no longer be eligible for a postgraduation work permit upon graduation
The PGWP does not require a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA). PGWPs enable eligible graduates to gain valuable Canadian work experience.
Your hours are being recorded and the government knows, or will know by the the end of the year. Your employer will be filling out this form, called an ROE (Record of Employment). Your name, SIN number and your hours worked are all there for anyone to check.
you do not include a transcript from your educational institute, your post-graduate work permit will be rejected. If you have worked more than 20 hours a week during your study, worked before school started, or worked while not enrolled in school – that is unauthorized by the authority.
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