- September 28, 2026
Common sense.
Canada prohibited flagpoling for Post-Graduation Work Permit applicants
On June 21, 2024, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada announced a change to the post-graduation work permit (PGWP) application process. Foreign nationals will no longer
- September 28, 2026
Common sense.
Canada allowed foreign nationals with expiring PGWPs to work in Canada for longer
On March 17, 2023, Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), announced that international graduates with expired or expiring post-graduation work permits
- September 28, 2026
Common sense.
Ottawa extended the online study eligibility period for future PGWP applicants
The Government of Canada extended the online study eligibility period for international students. Now, foreign students are able to complete 100% of their studies online
- September 28, 2026
Common sense.
Canada updated instructions for Post-Graduation Work Permit Program
On July 28, 2021, the Government of Canada updated instructions for students graduating outside of Canada for application for the Post-Graduation Work Permit Program (PGWPP).
- September 28, 2026
Common sense.
International students completing their programs online will now be eligible for PGWP
In 2017, Canada adopted a new strategy for attracting more international students. The total number of students in the country increased three times since then.
- September 28, 2026
Common sense.
Canada issued a record number of PGWPs to international graduates
In eleven months of 2019, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued Post Graduate Work Permits (PGWP) to 86,685 international graduates. This is already more
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