Wednesday, March 19, 2025

News on Relaxation of PGWP Eligibility Regulations

 




We would like to inform you about the updated content on the IRCC website related to PGWP as of March 10th.

 

Now, international students who graduate from a bachelor's program at a college and receive a bachelor's degree no longer need to meet specific field of study requirements to obtain a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) after graduation.

 

Previously, graduates of bachelor's programs at universities were exempt from these field of study requirements, but graduates of bachelor's programs at colleges were not.

 

From November 1, 2024, new field of study requirements were applied to international students who first applied for a study permit and graduated from a college, requiring them to graduate from programs related to labor market shortages to receive a PGWP.

 

However, from March 2025, graduates of bachelor's programs from colleges do not need to meet these field of study requirements.

 

However, all graduates who are not graduates of bachelor's or higher programs from other colleges, polytechnics, or non-university programs must meet the "field of study" requirements for PGWP eligibility.

 

Additionally, all graduates applying for PGWP after November 1, 2024, must meet new language proficiency requirements regardless of their field of study and degree.

 

A bachelor's degree in Canada typically takes 3-4 years, and educational institutions must meet the standards and definitions of the provincial government. When applying for PGWP, IRCC officers will verify the eligibility criteria related to the type of degree obtained and consider the date of the initial study permit application.

 

All graduates applying for PGWP after November 1, 2024, must meet new language proficiency requirements. Bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degree holders must demonstrate Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) level 7 for English and Niveaux de compétence linguistique canadiens (NCLC) level 7 for French.

 

Other university program graduates with a bachelor's degree or higher must meet the same language proficiency requirements, while graduates of other college, polytechnic, or non-university programs with diplomas or certificates must demonstrate CLB or NCLC level 5.

 

Graduates who still cannot receive a PGWP include:

  • Those who have already received a PGWP
  • Those who studied English or French as a second language (ESL courses)
  • Those who took general interest or self-improvement courses
  • Those who received funding or scholarships from Global Affairs Canada with the condition of returning to their home country after graduation
  • Those who completed more than 50% of their program through distance learning (online courses)
  • Those who completed a program at a non-Canadian institution located in Canada
  • Those who completed a program that is not eligible for PGWP

 

These changes are expected to provide more opportunities for international students who have completed their studies in Canada, particularly benefiting graduates of bachelor's programs at colleges.

 

You can check the original source of this updated content at the link below.

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/study-canada/work/after-graduation/eligibility.html

 

Additionally, the field of study requirements for college graduates with degrees below a bachelor's degree are categorized into the following six categories:

  • Agriculture and agri-food
  • Education
  • Health care
  • Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM)
  • Trade
  • Transport

 

You can check the specific departments of these field of study requirements at the site below.

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/study-canada/work/after-graduation/eligibility/field-of-study.html

 

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