Program delivery update: Post-graduation work permit (PGWP) [R205(c) - C43] – International Mobility Program
This section contains policy, procedures and guidance used by IRCC staff. It is posted on the department’s website as a courtesy to stakeholders.
February 5, 2025
As of November 1, 2024, eligibility criteria will be dependent on when the student submitted their study permit application and when they apply for their PGWP, with the exception of flight school graduates, whose criteria remain unchanged. The changes vary based on level of study and include language proficiency requirements and, in some cases, field-of-study requirements.
Notable changes include the following:
- eligibility
- language requirement
- field-of-study requirement
- ineligible applicants specific to Global Affairs Canada funding
- documentary evidence required for new eligibility criteria
- program stacking clarification