Program delivery update: Post-graduation work permit (PGWP) and associated instructions
This section contains policy, procedures and guidance used by IRCC staff. It is posted on the department’s website as a courtesy to stakeholders.
December 15, 2023
The special measures (reduced facilitation) for distance learning and post-graduation work permit (PGWP) validity have been extended to December 31, 2023. These instructions have been merged into the regular instruction pages.
The Temporary Worker – International Mobility Program has taken over the functional guidance for the post-graduation work permit category (administrative code C43). The instructions have been restructured to follow the flow of the application from intake and eligibility to final decision and validity.
New instructions
- Post-graduation work permit (PGWP) [R205(c) - C43] – International Mobility Program
- Study permit holder who completed studies [R186(w)] – Authorization to work without a work permit – International Mobility Program
Updated instructions
- Public policy to facilitate the issuance of an open work permit to former or current holders of post-graduation work permits (PGWPs) – June 13 to December 31, 2022
- Functional guidance on temporary residents: Table of contents
Deleted instructions
- Post-graduation work permit eligibility requirements
- Post-graduation work permit eligible programs and institutions
- Post-graduation work permit (PGWP) validity and application