International students are eligible for post graduate work permit (PGWP) if graduated from Designated Learning Institution (DLI), maintained full-time status as a student in Canada during each semester of study program and want to continue to stay in Canada to work temporarily. However, all DLIs are not eligible for PGWP.
Starting February 15, 2024, a longer, 3-year post-graduation work permit will be available to those who are graduating from a master’s degree program that is less than 2 years and who meet all other PGWP eligibility criteria. The length of PGWP for programs other than Master’s degree will continue to align with the length of the study program, to a maximum of 3 years.
| PROGRAM | ELIGIBLE FOR 3 YEAR PGWP |
| Master’s degree for less than 2 years but min. 8 months | Yes |
| Master’s Degree or any other program for less than 8 months | No |
| Master’s Degree program for at least 8 months | Yes |
| Program at least 8 months but less than 2 years | PGWP valid up to length of program |
| Program for 2 years or more | May be eligible for 3 years |
| Completed more than 1 program | PGWP with combined length of each program **each program must be PGWP eligible and at least 8 months in duration |
| Current students in Public Private Partnership college program | Eligible for PGWP |
| New students in Public Private Partnership college program | Not eligible for PGWP |
At NPZ Law Group, our U.S. and Canadian lawyers seek to assist clients with regard to employment and family immigration issues. If you or your friends or family should have any questions about any aspect of U.S. and Canadian Immigration Law, please feel free to contact us at info@visaserve.com or you can call our office at 201-670-0006 (ext. 104). We look forward to being able to assist you.