Program delivery update: Post-graduation work permit length for 2 combined programs
This section contains policy, procedures and guidance used by IRCC staff. It is posted on the department’s website as a courtesy to stakeholders.
April 5, 2019
The instructions have been updated to clarify the validity for a post-graduate work permit issued to a student who completed more than one program at an eligible institution within 2 years.
Previous text
If the combined length is more than 2 years (or 1,800 hours for diploma of vocational studies [DVS] and attestation of vocational specialization [AVS] programs in Quebec), the work permit may be valid for up to 3 years.
New text
If the combined length of the programs is 2 years or longer (or 1,800 hours or longer for DVS and AVS programs in Quebec), the work permit may be valid for up to 3 years.
Updated instructions
- Post-graduation work permit validity and application