
Post Graduate Working Permit Eligibility | Requirements
IMPORTANT: Whether you are in Edmonton or a different city in Alberta, in Canada or even in a different country, we can help you with Applying for a PGWP.
LOCATION DOES NOT MATTER. Please call us now. So, you have finally graduated from studying in Canada and are looking for options on working and staying in Canada permanently. Your study permit will expire 90 days after graduation and you will need to do one of the following things: •Apply for a new study permit to continue in a different program
•Change status to a visitor (apply for a visitor record)
•Apply for a Post Graduate Working Permit
•Leave Canada Note: Not all colleges and programs can give you a PGWP. See if your institute is eligible here.Post Graduate Work Permit
The ability to get this work permit is something that distinguishes international education in Canada compared to other countries. Depending on the length and type of your education in Canada you are eligible to receive this special visa. The PGWP length of validity is as follows. If you studied in a program less than 8 months, you are not eligible for a PGWP. If you studied in a program greater than 8 months but less than 2 years, you are eligible for a PGWP for the same length period. For example, if you studied for 1.5 years, you would receive a work permit for 1.5 years. For any periods of study greater than or equal to 2 years of an academic program you will receive a PGWP for 3 years.