International students can complete 100% of their studies online and still work in Canada
Prior to this change, online learning could not count towards a Post-Graduate Work Permit (PGWP). Canada had introduced an exception because of the COVID-19 pandemic that allowed students who completed 50 per cent of their studies from abroad to work in Canada after graduation. However, now, international students who complete their entire program from abroad […]
Immigration options for international graduates in Canada
If you wish to become a permanent resident of Canada, having a Canadian credential and Canadian work experience would make you an ideal candidate for many immigration programs. In some cases, you would only need a Canadian credential, such as a master’s or a PhD. However, having Canadian work experience gives you more options to […]
PGWP holders eligible for Open Work Permit extensions beginning April 6, 2023
Canada’s Immigration Minister Sean Fraser, joined by Etobicoke-Lakeshore Member of Parliament (MP) James Maloney, announced today that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will allow eligible international student graduates who have an expiring Post Graduate Work Permit (PGWP) to apply for an Open Work Permit (OWP) extension of up to 18 months. This extension, which eligible students can apply for […]
10 Facts about Canada’s Post-Graduation Work Permit for International Students
1. The PGWP can help with attaining permanent residence in Canada The work experience gained in Canada on a PGWP can help international student graduates become permanent residents in this country, as any of Canada’s immigration pathways directly reward candidates with such experience. PGWP holders also typically require one year of Canadian work experience (in […]
