Post Graduate Work Permit
What is Post Graduate Work Permit ?
Canada Post Graduate Work Permit
The post-graduation work permit enables students to remain in Canada and continue their education while gaining work experience. However, graduates from accredited Canadian institutions are required. A work permit is available to graduates of specific authorised learning institutes (DLIS). A applicant has 180 days after receiving their final grades to submit an application for a PGWP. Additionally, watch out for your study permit expiring before you receive your final grades. PGWP enables foreign graduates of post-secondary colleges and universities that participate to earn Canadian work experience. Over time, PGWP-acquired Canadian job experience aids foreign graduates in becoming eligible for PR (permanent residency) in Canada through PNP/Express Entry.
Post Graduate Work Permit Requirements
Applicants can receive only one post – graduation work permit in their lifetime.
Must hold a valid temporary status or should have left Canada
Completed study in eligible institution in Canada
Duration of Study- 8months minimum
Category of Study can be Certificate or Diploma or Degree
Full time student status is must
Transcript and completion letter from the Institute is important
Application to work permit can be done 180days from the written confirmation (final marks issued or transcript & completion letter – whichever come first stating the completion result) received from the institute.
If study permit expire within 180 days – can convert to visitor visa to hold the valid temporary status to stay in Country and the PGWP can be applied within the expiry of the visitor status
If study permit expire with 180days – student can leave the country but still will be eligible to apply for the PGWP and return to country.
After application to the work permit – student will be eligible to work full time but study permit should have the condition to work off campus in study permit and study permit should be valid until the work permit decision is made.
Stop working immediately if the decision of refusal is made.
All Permits – Current Study Permit, Previous Study permit (if any) and Co-op Work Permit (if any) 3) Passport size photo with white color background
Marriage certificate (if married)
Completion letter from Current college
Degree Certificate from current college (if available)
Transcripts from previous college (if any)
Completely filled information sheet (SGI office will provide)
Use of representative form (SGI office will provide)
Credit Card detail form (SGI office will provide)