It is a milestone for an international student to have a foreign graduation degree. I am glad you have made it so far and are now gearing up for future plans. You will be happy to know that Canadian visa policies work to provide international students with a chance to stay in Canada after completing their studies and seeking work life in their preferred field.
In the run, international students are obliged to certain formalities to continue with their dream work life in Canada. What are these? Let’s have a look at them: Key points about working after studies in Canada as an international student are as follows:
Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP)
Post-Graduation Work Permit is a doorway for international students who are looking forward to working after their studies in Canada. Once you have completed your graduation, you can apply for PGWP. PGWP has certain eligibility requirements:
Program Completion Criteria: You are eligible for PGWP if you have completed a full-time program at a designated learning institution (DLI) and meet the minimum study duration requirements, which is at least 8 months long.
Student Visa Holder: Post Graduation Work Permit is granted to those who have a student vsa for Canada. International students who carry a student visa of Canada can apply for PGWP after completing their studies.
PGWP Application Window: You must apply for PGWP within 180 days after receiving final grades in your program.
Work Permit Validity: PGWP has a duration length that depends on the length of your study program Its duration is 8 months to three years for international students.
Check for PGWP Eligibility: PGWP is flexible. For the safe side, you must verify with Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) if your university program qualifies for a PGWP.
Job Search:
Once you have an approved PGWP, you can search for jobs across Canada. You can get help from online resources or university services. If you have joined a student organisation, you are more prone to get a job in a breeze.
Eligibility to Other Work Permits
On receiving Post Graduation Work Permit, you are automiclly eligible for other work permits while living in Canada.
Permanent Residency
After you have received PGWP and started working in Canada, either online or offline, you are eligible and can apply for permanent residency in Canada. Canadian regulations allow international students to work in Canada as their permanent residents.
