Update on PG Work Permit eligibility - Study in Canada

In Jan 2024, The federal government of Canada announced that International students in public-college private partnership would no longer be eligible for a Post Graduation Work Permit (PGWP)

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The originally announced date of 1st Sept 2024 has been preponed to 15th May 2024.

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International students starting their program on or after 15th May at a PCPP institution will not be eligible for a Post Graduate Work Permit (PGWP).

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However, Graduates from PCPP-modelled institutes can apply for a work permit supported by an employer for occupations that face a labour shortage in Canada.

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