Key Points
As of February 15, 2024, the Government of Canada implemented changes to the post-graduation work permit program (PGWP)..
Students who have completed a masters degree program, even under two years, will now qualify for a 3-year PGWP, provided they meet all other eligibility criteria...
However, starting September 1, 2024, students enrolled in curriculum licensing agreement programs will no longer be eligible for a PGWP..
Are all international students eligible for a PGWP?You may be eligible for a PGWP if you graduated from a designated learning institution (DLI) and want to stay in Canada temporarily to work..
Who is eligible for a longer post-graduation work permit?Graduates of programs that are at least two years in length at PGWP-eligible designated learning institutions are eligible for a 3-year PGWP, as are graduates of masters degree programs less than 2 years in length...
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