What happens after PGWP is approved?

After you receive your PGWP approval (Letter of Introduction), your letter will indicate the date by which you need to travel to Canada, which is typically the length of the PGWP for which you are eligible.

What happens after PGWP in Canada?

If your PGWP is about to expire you have two options, the first one is to apply for a PGWP extension and the second one is to apply to one of the different programs for Permanent Residency available for graduated students of Learning institutions in Canada.

How long does it take from PGWP to PR?

Once you've received your degree and at least one year of Canadian work experience, you may be ready for permanent residency!

What is the next step after getting work permit in Canada?

If your work permit application is approved

You'll get an approval letter that says you're allowed to work in Canada. This letter is called the port of entry letter of introduction. You should bring this letter with you when you travel to Canada and present it at the port of entry. This letter is not your work permit.

Can PGWP get 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 to do after getting your PGWP

What is the success rate of PGWP?

Program popularity

Even more encouragingly, students are overwhelmingly likely to be approved for a PGWP. Since 2017, the PGWPP has seen at least a 95 per cent approval rate each year, with the highest-ever approval rate in 2020, when 98 per cent of PGWP applications were approved.

Can I come back to Canada with PGWP?

If you don't have a valid visitor visa or eTA when you return to Canada, you may not be let back into the country (even if you have a valid post-graduation work permit). Students who applied for the PGWP from inside Canada should have proof they submitted an application before they left Canada.

What happens after my work permit is approved?

If USCIS approves your application, you will receive two documents – your Employment Authorization Document (EAD), also known as the “USCIS I-766 card” or “work permit”, and in another envelope your SSN card. We will mail your SSN card to the address you listed on your I-765 application.

How long does it take to process a PGWP?

Processing Time for Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) Canada. The processing time for a Post-Graduate Work Permit can range from 80 to 180 days once your application has been received, depending on various factors.

What is the fastest work permit in Canada?

Obtaining a temporary work permit is the fastest option. You can be in Canada within a few weeks of submitting your application, if not sooner.

Can I get PR with 1 year PGWP in Canada?

Generally, “a PGWP holder needs to gain one year of professional work experience in a National Occupational Classification (NOC) code of 0, A, or B” to become eligible to apply for a PR program in Canada.

How do I stay in Canada after PGWP expires?

How long is the PGWP valid for in Canada?

A post-graduation work permit (PGWP) may be valid anywhere between 8 months and up to 3 years. Unless you've graduated from a master's degree program, the length of your permit will depend on the length of the study program you completed in Canada.

What to do after PGWP ends?

Graduates whose PGWP expired in 2023 and those eligible for the 2022 PGWP will also have the opportunity to apply for an additional 18-month work permit. This will allow graduates to contribute to the Canadian economy while preparing for permanent residency.

Can you get work permit after PGWP in Canada?

PGWP holders who want to extend their stay in Canada as a worker are usually expected to apply for another type of work permit as their PGWP expires. Public policies previously adopted in 2021 and 2022 provided the opportunity for an additional work permit for those with expiring PGWPs.

Can my spouse work while I wait for PGWP?

If your spouse/common-law partner already has a work permit, they can continue working until a decision is made. If their work permit extension is approved, they can continue working without interruption.

How long does it take for IRCC to stamp passport in Canada?

Passport Stamping and Flight Planning:

The stamping process may take 15 to 20 days or even longer.

Can I leave Canada while waiting for PGWP?

Traveling while waiting to receive your PGWP

If you have applied for your PGWP (and your study permit has expired) and you plan on traveling outside Canada while your application is in process, you can leave Canada and return. However, in order to return and enter Canada, you must: have a valid eTA OR.

How long is PGWP in UK?

A Graduate visa lasts for 2 years. If you have a PHD or other doctoral qualification, it will last for 3 years. Your visa will start from the day your application is approved.

How long does it take for work permit to arrive after approval?

Generally speaking, if you have submitted all required documents and forms, you can expect to receive your work permit more than six weeks from the date you submit your biometrics. The actual wait time depends on how busy USCIS is and how quickly they process applications.

Can I fly with my work permit?

As the list indicates, the TSA accepts a variety of forms of documentation for domestic flights. Notably for many foreign nationals, permanent resident cards and employment authorization cards are both acceptable forms of documentation for domestic flights.

How do I know if my work permit is approved?

The easiest way to track your application status is on USCIS.gov through the case status online tracker tool or through your myUSCIS account. You can also check your case status by calling USCIS or mailing an inquiry.

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 I have PGWP twice?

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.

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.