Graduates from programs at public colleges will remain eligible for a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) of up to three years if they graduate from a field of study linked to occupations in long-term shortage. As part of changes to the PGWP Program, all applicants will be required to demonstrate a minimum language proficiency in French or English.
In this comprehensive guide, we’ll explore all the new rules that international students must keep in mind for 2025, from changes to post-graduation work permit (PGWP) eligibility to new restrictions on off-campus work hours and updates to study permit applications. Let’s dive in.
IRCC Increases Off-Campus Work Hours from 20 to 24 for International Students Canada relaxes post-graduation work permit regulations for college graduates The Latest IRCC Clarification: What it Means for Your Future The original confusion surrounding the IRCC’s PGWP eligibility update caused panic across student communities.
To better align the Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) with these changes, IRCC announced updates to the programs’ eligibility criteria. In particular, starting in September 2024, international students who begin a study program that is part of a curriculum licensing agreement will no longer be eligible for a PGWP after graduating.
Field of study requirement introduced for PGWP eligibility On September 18, IRCC announced that international students need to graduate from a field of study linked to occupations with long-term shortages to qualify for PGWPs. *These field of study requirements do not apply to university bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral graduates.
However, as of March 10, 2025, IRCC announced an important update, degree programs at public colleges and institutes will no longer have to meet specific field of study requirements to be eligible for a PGWP. In our guide, Canada’s Latest PGWP Changes: What It Means for You, we break down the most recent updates to help you stay informed.
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has recently expanded the fields of study eligible for Post Graduation Work Permits (PGWPs). As of December 17, 2024, the PGWP-eligible fields of study include certain programs related to early childhood education and developmental service workers.
PGWP holders who are eligible for the facilitative process will soon receive messages about logging into their online IRCC Secure Account, starting April 6, 2023, to opt in and update key personal information. IRCC is aware of issues that some PGWP holders experienced with the facilitative process used in 2022.
IRCC has made significant updates to the eligibility criteria for Post-Graduation Work Permits. Let us explore the implications of these changes, including the new fields of study eligible for PGWPs and the requirements that international students must meet to take advantage of this opportunity.
A new update allows more international students in Canada to meet the eligibility criteria for a post-graduation work permit (PGWP). Previously, Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced that the eligibility criteria for PGWPs were being changed.
Canada updates PGWP eligibility! IRCC confirms that students who applied before Nov 1, 2024, remain eligible. Learn how these changes impact international students & their future in Canada. Read more!
IRCC announced that the PGWP program will undergo changes to align more closely with labour market needs starting on November 1, 2024.
PALs were introduced earlier this year for many college and undergraduate students to help IRCC verify that their applications are genuine and stabilize the number of study permits issued. Changes to PGWP eligibility Additionally, more changes have been made to eligibility requirements for a Post Graduation Work Permit (PGWP).
Earlier this fall, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced significant changes to the Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) program, study permit eligibility, and work permit rules. RRC Polytech has teams across the College looking into these changes to the Post-Graduation Work Permit Program and has completed a review of the federal government’s eligibility list. We’ve ...
Major changes announced for Canada's Post-Graduation Work Permit Canada. New PGWP requirements for language proficiency and field of study for international students.
Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is surveying 8 possible changes that are considered for the Post Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) program for international students. These new reforms are being considered to align international students with labour market needs “while reducing the overall volume of PGWP holders.”
IRCC has released the updated details on which programs are eligible for a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP). As per the latest guidelines announced in September, international students at various levels of study who apply for a PGWP after November 1, 2024, must meet additional field of study requirements to qualify for a work permit.
The 2025 PGWP rule changes are expected to have a significant impact on work opportunities for international graduates in Canada. By aligning study programs with labor market demands, the changes aim to create a more seamless transition from education to employment for international students.
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