International students in Canada
can apply for a Post Graduate Work Permit (PGWP) if :
- Spouses or common-law partners of temporary foreign workers in a TEER 0, 1, 2, 3 occupation, according to the National Occupation Classification (NOC);
- The spouses or common-law partners of foreign students engaged in full-time study;
- International students who have recently graduated from a Canadian post-secondary institution
Students can
generally get only 1 PGWP in their lifetime with no option for renewal. [Due to the effect of Covid on Canadian labour market, a temporary measure has been taken to extend PGWP until December 2023 for eligible candidate.] Based on the length of the study, a PGWP may be issued for a minimum of 8 months and a maximum of 3 years.
Spouses
and common law partners of PGWP holders can apply for an open work permit.
The Canadian work experience gained with a PGWP in the following NOC category of jobs can be used to apply for permanent residence (PR) in Canada through EE:
- Managerial jobs (TEER 0)
- Professional jobs (TEER 1)
- Technical jobs and skilled trades (TEER 2, and 3)
Professional Fees
These amounts below do not include disbursement (Government fees) or miscellaneous costs.
Initial Consultation starts from CAD 65 and goes onward as required.
- For 30 Minutes Consultation CAD 65;
- For 1 hour Consultation CAD 105;
Post Graduate Work Permit - Consult for more information.
