IRCC rules state that within 180 days of receiving written confirmation of course completion PGWP Can be applied for. Whereas internal documents show that written confirmation includes degree, diploma, transcript or official letter. This means that as soon as you get these documents, you can apply for PGWP. You don’t need to wait much. (Photo- Freepik)

PGWP is available only if the student has completed the course within 180 days after the completion of the course. study permit Also be valid. But students should also know that the study permit expires on the date mentioned on it or within 90 days of the completion of the course (whichever is earlier). To avoid this problem, students should always apply for their existing study permit before it expires. (Photo- Freepik)

One of the conditions of PGWP is that it is issued only when the student has enrolled in a ‘Designated Learning Institution’ (DLI) has obtained a degree from. DLI are those universities-colleges which are allowed to admit foreign students. But this does not mean at all that you will get PGWP after studying from DLI. The reason for this is that in DLI itself, you will have to study the course on whose degree you get PGWP. Please check this before admission. (Photo- Freepik)

Any student gets PGWP only if he maintains ‘full-time status’. This means that the student must study as a full-time student each semester. This rule does not apply only to the last semester. If leave has been taken during the course or studies have to be stopped due to any reason (disaster or protest), then its details will have to be presented along with proof. If leave was taken without the permission of the college, it could become a big problem. (Photo- Freepik)

When applying for a work permit, students have to prove that they are studying as a full-time student. For this they have to submit degree, diploma, official letter or transcript. The officials then check through these documents whether the student has studied within the limits of the rules or not. If all the details can be given through one document, then there is no need to provide unnecessary documents. (Photo- Freepik)

To get PGWP, the course must be at least 8 months long. The things being taught in this course should also be eligible for PGWP. However, if one completes the course in less time under the accelerated programme, one can still get the PGWP. (Photo- Freepik)

Work permit is given to students for a maximum of 3 years. But sometimes it is issued for a shorter period than this. The reason for this is that the work permit cannot be issued beyond the expiry date of the passport. If the passport expires in 2026, then the work permit may not be issued until 2027. In such a situation, definitely check the expiry date of your passport and renew it if necessary. (Photo- Freepik)

From 1 November 2024, PGWP applicants are also required to submit test scores such as IELTS or CELPIP to measure their command of English or French. Depending on the type of course the student has done, he should also have knowledge of the language. Test scores must not be older than 2 years. (Photo- Freepik)

Work permits have to follow ‘field-of-study’ rules. This means that your course should be in the sectors determined by the government where there is a shortage of workers. At present there is a shortage of workers in fields like healthcare, science, technology, engineering, maths, trade, transport. This rule does not apply to students pursuing university degree programmes. (Photo- Freepik)

However, PGWP is a one-time work permit. This means that if you have got it once, you will not get it again. However, if you want to work in Canada further, then you should know about other options. For example, work can be done here on ‘Bridging Open Work Permit’ (BOWP) or LMIA based work permit obtained with the support of the company. Students can achieve these. (Photo- Freepik)