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Today, the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, announced that foreign nationals can no longer apply for a post-graduation work permit (PGWP) at the border, effective immediately. This measure will help reduce what is known as “flagpoling.”

The proposed reduction of temporary residents from 6.5% of Canada’s total population to 5% will be reflected in the 2025–2027 Immigration Levels Plan, which will be released by November 1, 2024. 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 ...

New PGWP rules 2024: Effective November 1, 2024, new language proficiency requirements are introduced as part of the PGWP application process. These updates aim to improve the integration of international graduates into Canada’s workforce, ensuring they possess the necessary language skills to succeed in the country’s labour market.

The Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, today announced that international graduates with a recently expired or expiring post-graduation work permit (PGWP) will qualify for an additional or extended work permit to stay longer and gain additional work experience for up to 18 months.

They completed a program that is not PGWP eligible (including programs offered under a curriculum-licensing agreement). Why did IRCC implement the field of study requirement for some new graduates? IRCC first implemented the field of study requirements for some new graduates in late 2024.

Students who applied for or held a study permit prior to 1 November 2024 remained eligible for a PGWP under the previous rules. IRCC also provided an initial listing of PGWP-eligible college programmes at the time.

Canada updates PGWP rules, adding childcare & service worker programs to eligible fields. Grace period introduced for student transfers to Winter/Spring 2025 semesters.

Stay Informed: Bookmark the IRCC PGWP page for real-time updates and continue to monitor official channels for further changes. For more in-depth analysis and the latest updates on Canada’s evolving immigration policies, subscribe to Immigration News Canada.

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).

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.

On January 22nd, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced it is implementing changes to stabilize growth and decrease the number of international study permits for international students in 2024. Discover your options to study in Canada To better align the Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) with these changes, IRCC announced updates to the programs’ eligibility

Major changes announced for Canada's Post-Graduation Work Permit Canada. New PGWP requirements for language proficiency and field of study for international students.

The IRCC has clarified its policy on PGWP 'grandfathering' after sector confusion after policy changes about work permit eligibility.

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.”

At the time, the IRCC updated the eligibility criteria for students applying for a post-graduation work permit, allowing only college graduates from certain fields of study to apply for a PGWP, thus putting the college sector at a severe disadvantage.

IRCC announced last week that there will be changes in the Post Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) starting November 1, 2024. Today, November 4, 2024, IRCC finally published the new Post Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) Eligibility Requirements.

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 ...

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. Schedule a Free Work Permit Consultation with the Cohen Immigration Law Firm Prior

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.