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Turn Your Canadian Education Into a Career Opportunity
Canada’s Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) allows international graduates to gain valuable Canadian work experience after completing eligible studies at a Designated Learning Institution (DLI).
This open work permit lets you work for almost any employer, without a job offer, for up to three years depending on your program length.
For many graduates, PGWP is the bridge between education and permanent residence — helping transform study dreams into long-term success in Canada. At Key Rise Immigration Inc., we guide you through every step with clarity and confidence.
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What Is a PGWP?
The Post-Graduation Work Permit allows eligible graduates to:
No job offer required.
General PGWP Eligibility
You must:
- Graduate from a PGWP-eligible DLI
- Complete a program of at least 8 months
- Study full-time (with limited approved exceptions)
- Receive official completion documents
- Apply within 180 days of graduation
- Hold valid temporary status (or restore if required)
Eligibility Based on Program Type
University Degrees (Bachelor’s, Master’s, PhD)
Language: CLB 7 (English) or NCLC 7 (French)
Program Length: Minimum 8 months (900 hours in Quebec)
Field of Study: No restrictions
Other University Programs
Language: CLB 7 required
Program Length: Minimum 8 months
Field of Study: Certain programs may now require eligible fields
College & Non-University Programs
Language: CLB 5 required
Program Length: Minimum 8 months
Field of Study: Certain fields required after recent policy changes
Flight School Graduates
Field of Study Categories (Where Required)
Programs must align with workforce shortages in:
- Health Care
- STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math)
- Trades
- Transportation
- Agriculture & Agri-Food
Where You Can Apply From
Inside Canada
Outside Canada
Important PGWP Rules
Special Situations
You may still qualify if:
- You finished early
- Took authorized study breaks
- Transferred between DLIs
- Studied partially outside Canada
- Graduated from Quebec vocational programs
- Completed eligible flight training
We assess complex cases carefully to avoid refusals.
Who Is Not Eligible
You are not eligible if:
✘ You already received a PGWP before
✘ Studied mainly ESL/FSL programs
✘ Took non-career courses
✘ Had government-funded exchange programs
✘ Completed most studies by distance learning
✘ Studied at non-Canadian institutions
Start Your PGWP Journey With Confidence
Your PGWP is more than a permit — it’s the foundation of your future in Canada.
At Key Rise Immigration Inc., we help with:
Your future begins with one smart step today.