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Changes to the Post-Graduation Work Permit Program for international students in Canada


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University of Toronto



On October 4, the government of Canada announced additional changes to the post-graduation work permit (PGWP) program.  

 

 

Post-graduation work permit

You need to know if you are eligible to work after you graduate. Not all designated learning institutions and not all programs of study make you eligible for the Post-Graduation Work Permit Program.


Along with graduating from a PGWP-eligible designated learning institution, you need to meet all other criteria to get a post-graduation work permit.


The changes will help ensure students secure a PGWP and land their desired career after graduation.  New eligibility requirements below do not apply to you:

·         If you apply for a PGWP before November 1, 2024, you only need to meet the current eligibility criteria.

·         If you apply for a PGWP as a graduate from a PGWP eligible flight school, you only need to meet the current eligibility criteria (even after November 1, 2024).

·         If you submitted your study permit application before November 1, 2024, and are applying for a PGWP on or after November 1, 2024, you must meet the new requirement that applies to your situation.

 

New eligibility requirements apply to you:

A.     If you submitted your study permit application before November 1, 2024, and are applying for a PGWP on or after November 1, 2024, you must also meet the new requirement that applies to your situation.

  • If you graduated with a bachelor’s degree, master’s degree or doctoral degree from a university:

    • Language requirement: You must prove your English or French language skills with a minimum level of Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLB) 7 in English or Niveaux de competence linguistique canadiens (NCLC) 7 in French in all 4 language areas.

  • If you graduated in any other university program:

    • Language requirement: You must prove your English or French language skills with a minimum level of CLB 7 in English or NCLC 7 in French in all 4 language areas.

  • If you graduated from a college program or any other program not listed above:

    • Language requirement: You must prove your English or French language skills with a minimum level of CLB 5 in English or NCLC 5 in French in all 4 language areas.

 

B.      If you submit your study permit application on or after November 1, 2024, you must also meet the new requirements that apply to your situation to be eligible to apply for a PGWP.

  • If you graduated from a university bachelor’s degree, master’s degree or doctoral degree program:

    • Language requirement: You must prove your English or French language skills with a minimum level of Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLB) 7 in English or Niveaux de competence linguistique canadiens (NCLC) 7 in French in all 4 language areas.

    • Field of study requirement: All fields of study are eligible. There is no additional field of study requirement.

  • If you graduated from any other university program:

    • Language requirement: You must prove your English or French language skills with a minimum level of CLB 7 in English or NCLC 7 in French in all 4 language areas.

    • Field of study requirement: You must graduate in an eligible field of study.

  • If you graduated from a college program or any other program not listed above:

    • Language requirement: You must prove your English or French language skills with a minimum level of CLB 5 in English or NCLC 5 in French in all 4 language areas.

    • Field of study requirement: You must graduate in an eligible field of study.

 

Field of study requirement

If your study program has a field of study requirement, you must graduate from a program linked to certain occupations in long-term shortage. The fields of study are divided into 5 broad categories:

  • agriculture and agri-food

  • healthcare

  • science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM)

  • trade

  • transport


Our team is dedicated to assisting you in identifying eligible academic programs, working closely with our higher education partners across Canada to stay informed on in-demand programs, Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) eligibility, and master's level opportunities.

 

Further information on the measures announced will be available on our websites and please reach out to us with any questions or concerns you may have.


WhatsApp: +1 (416) 987 34 24 | +1 (437) 747 83 81

 
 
 

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