Can I apply for PGWP myself?

Most people must apply online for their PGWP. Find out how you can apply for your PGWP. Make sure you're eligible for a PGWP before you apply. You have 180 days after your school issues your final marks to apply for a PGWP.

How long does it take to get a PGWP?

A PGWP can take anywhere from 80 to 180 days to process. While waiting for your PGWP, you are free to work in Canada provided you applied prior to the expiry date of your student permit. You have 180 days to apply for your PGWP from the date you completed all the requirements of your program of study.

What are the new rules for PGWP?

Starting February 15, 2024, students who graduate from master's degree programs of less than 2 years (8 months minimum) may be eligible for a 3 year PGWP. The length of your PGWP depends on the level and duration of your study program, as well as the expiry date of your passport, whichever comes first.

Can I apply my PGWP from India?

Yes, you can apply for PGWP from your home country but you can only travel to Canada if you are exempt from travel restrictions. You don't need to have a valid job offer in order to travel back.

Can I apply for PGWP while on maintained status?

Having a valid study permit at the time of application is one of the requirements to be eligible to work full-time after submitting your PGWP application online within 90 days of completion. If you will be on maintained status when you plan to apply for your PGWP, contact International Student Advising for support.

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Can I stay in Canada while waiting for PGWP?

If you applied for a Post Graduation Work Permit you may have maintained status in Canada until IRCC reaches a decision on your PGWP. Maintained status means you can stay in Canada and work.

Can I enter Canada while waiting for PGWP?

Travelling outside of Canada

If you leave and re-enter Canada after applying for your post-graduation work permit, you can still work full-time while you wait for a decision. Leaving and re-entering Canada does not stop you from being able to work full-time while you wait.

Do I have to be in Canada to apply for PGWP?

You can apply for a post-graduation work permit (PGWP) from inside Canada or from another country, as long as you're eligible. You have up to 180 days after you graduate to apply for a PGWP.

Can PGWP be refused in Canada?

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. Your post-graduate work permit application will likely get rejected for that. Sometimes IRCC and the visa officers can make mistakes.

Can I get Lmia while on PGWP?

If you are working in Canada on a post-graduation work permit, and have a valid job offer, your current employer will need to get an LMIA if: you need one to meet the program requirements for the FSWP or the FSTP and. your job is not exempt.

Who is not eligible for PGWP?

You are not eligible to apply for a PGWP if you:

took general interest or self-improvement courses. received funding from Global Affairs Canada (GAC), except if it was for the Study in Canada scholarship. took part in the Government of Canada Awards Program funded by GAC.

Can a PGWP be rejected?

Failure to Meet Program Eligibility Criteria:

One of the primary reasons for PGWP rejections is the failure to meet the eligibility criteria outlined by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). This includes not completing a designated learning program or not studying full-time as required.

What is the fee for PGWP?

When you submit your Post Graduation Work Permit application, you must ensure you pay the required fees as follows: $255 CDN IRCC PGWP fee, which consists of: $100 CDN – Open work permit holder fee. $155 CDN – Standard work permit fee.

Will PGWP be extended in 2024?

Unfortunately, on December 7, 2023, Honorable Minister Marc Miller announced that these temporary public policies to facilitate the extension of previous PGWP holders would not be extended in 2024.

How long do you have to apply for PGWP in Canada?

Overview of the process

Apply within 180 days of when your Letter of Completion first becomes available, have previously held a valid study permit, and one of the following: Applied for visitor status before your study permit became invalid. Applied to restore your temporary resident status. Apply from outside of ...

Is PGWP a one time thing?

No. Post-graduation work permits (PGWP) are a one-time opportunity for international students. Those students must have graduated from a PGWP-eligible program at a designated learning institution.

What happens if your post graduate work permit is denied?

If your application for a PGWP is rejected or refused, you need to stop working as soon as we notify you. If you don't, any future work or study permits may not be approved, and you may be asked to leave the country. Check current processing times for PGWPs.

Can I work anywhere in Canada with PGWP?

The post-graduation work permit is an open work permit. This means that you can work in any occupation anywhere in Canada, and change employers any time you wish. Note: You may not work for an employer on the ineligible employers list.

What documents required for PGWP?

Some graduates choose to apply for a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP). You must apply for a work permit within 180 days of receiving written confirmation (i.e. final transcript, official letter, or formal notification of graduation) from your institution indicating you have met the program requirements.

What are the new rules in Canada for international students 2024?

How is the international student process changing in Canada? In January 2024, the Canadian government announced a temporary two-year cap on Canadian study permits. This study permit cap means the number of approved study permits (also often called Canadian student visas) in 2024 will be limited to around 360,000.

How do I know if a program is eligible for PGWP?

Before applying to any institution, you should check if the school and program of study will make you eligible to a PGWP. You can send the school an e-mail or call them to check if their program and the school is eligible.

Can I apply for PGWP and express entry at the same time?

According to Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), you can have two applications at once, but you may have to withdraw one before a decision can be made on the other— and you will not get a refund on any processing fees paid.

Can I apply for express entry with PGWP?

For most of you, the next step is to apply for a Post Graduate Work Permit and then complete your immigration through the Canadian Experience Class program (under Express Entry).

Can I travel to US with Canada work permit?

If you have a valid study permit or work permit, or hold valid visitor status in Canada, and you leave Canada and visit only the United States, you do not need a valid Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) to re-enter Canada, provided you return to Canada by the end of the authorized period of your stay in Canada.

Who gets open work permit in Canada?

You may be eligible for an open work permit if you are the spouse or common law partner of temporary foreign worker who has employment in Canada in a job corresponding to Skill Level 0, A or B of the National Occupational Classification (NOC) for a period of at least six months and who resides or intends to reside in ...