Canada is renowned as a prime choice for students seeking international education, attracting individuals from various corners of the globe. If your aspiration is to study in Canada, acquiring a Canadian study permit will be your initial step.
Kindly be aware that your study permit does not function as a visa. Consequently, depending on your citizenship, it may be necessary for you to obtain a travel visa.
If you are presently residing in Canada with legal status, you can submit your application from within the country. Once your study permit is approved, it will be sent to you via mail.
The PGWP offers a valuable pathway to advance your career objectives and acquire Canadian work experience. It presents an excellent opportunity for students who aspire to apply for Canadian PR as it allows them to gain one year of skilled work experience in the country, which can be advantageous for specific PR programs.
Keep in mind that you are eligible to apply for the PGWP only once throughout your lifetime. If you’re uncertain about your future plans regarding staying or returning to Canada after completing your studies, it’s prudent to apply for the PGWP to secure the option, as you’ll lose the opportunity 180 days after receiving your letter of completion. Additionally, note that it is not a requirement to reside in Canada continuously or maintain a job at all times to keep your work permit valid.
The duration of the work permit varies from 8 months to 3 years, depending on the duration of your full-time program, rather than the time taken to fulfill the program requirements.
If your program duration falls within the range of 8 months to 2 years, you qualify for a PGWP that corresponds to the official length of your program.
If you have completed a program that is two years or longer in duration, you are eligible for a three-year PGWP.
If you have completed a graduate program lasting 16 months or longer, you qualify for a 3-year PGWP.
The applicant needs to furnish proof of their program or programs of study being undertaken in Canada at one of the following eligible Canadian designated learning institutions (DLIs):
“Migration is an expression of the human aspiration for dignity, safety and a better future. It is part of the social fabric, part of our very make-up as a human family.”
— Ban Ki-Moon
