A post-graduation work permit (PGWP) gives you permission to remain in Canada and work full time for up to three years after you graduate from a Canadian post-secondary institution. The length of the work permit depends on the length of your program. You do not require a job offer to apply and do not need to work in a specific field.
To be eligible for a PGWP, you must have:
- Completed a program of study that lasted at least eight months and led to a degree, diploma or certificate.
- Studied full-time each academic session (excludes scheduled breaks), with two exceptions:
- You studied part-time in your final academic session only
- You took an authorized gap in studies for less than 150 days
In addition, you must:
- Apply within 90 days after your Letter of Completion first becomes available AND have a valid study permit at the time of application.
- Apply within 180 days after your Letter of Completion first becomes available, AND have previously held a valid study permit.
