🎓 Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) Assistance Graduating soon and preparing to transition from student life to the Canadian workforce? The PGWP is one of the most important steps in your immigration pathway but it can also be one of the most confusing. As of 2025, IRCC has expanded the list of PGWP-eligible programs to over 920 , giving more international students the chance to obtain an open work permit after graduation. 💡 Important: You have only 180 days from the date you receive your fin

When a PGWP application is in process, delays are common — especially after background checks are completed but before eligibility review is assigned. Current reality: PGWP processing can take 5–9 months Background check passing does not mean refusal risk Once documents are submitted correctly, the best action is to wait While waiting: You are on maintained (implied) status You are legally allowed to work You can continue working using the same SIN This policy was introduced due to long processi

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Post-Graduate Work Permit (PGWP) Canada: Colleges, Eligibility & Duration