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What is a Post-Graduation Work Permit? A Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) is for international students who complete an eligible Canadian post-secondary program.

The Post Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) is an open work permit, meaning it allows the student to work for any employer of their choice in Canada and to work for any Canadian employer without needing a job offer. It allows international student graduates to work anywhere in Canada for up to three years.

By Julia Hornstein

How to get maintained status in Canada Maintained status allows temporary residents to retain their legal status in Canada while waiting for IRCC to process their application to extend their temporary stay.

Under Canadian immigration law, all temporary residents have an automatically imposed condition that they are required to leave Canada after their work permit expires.

By Edana Robitaille

IRCC creates transition period for distance learning measures Distance learning measures have been extended to August 31st, 2023.

During the pandemic, international students were allowed to pursue their studies online while living abroad and remained eligible for a post-graduation work permit (PGWP).

By Julia Hornstein

Why more Indians are moving to Canada India is Canada's leading source of global talent by a very wide margin.

India is by far Canada’s leading source of global talent.

By Kareem El-Assal

IRCC officials discuss study permit backlog and new recommendations at CBIE symposium Report recommends increased transparency and more collaboration between IRCC, the provinces and designated learning institutions

Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is reporting an unprecedented surge in demand for study permits from international students. According to ICEF Monitor, the numbers are continuing to increase as pandemic restrictions are loosen around the globe and students are returning to Canada to begin or complete their post-secondary education.

By Edana Robitaille

A look at international tuition fee exemptions in Quebec Through various inter-governmental agreements and initiatives, the province of Quebec allows several groups of international students to benefit from an exemption from international tuition fees.

To encourage international students to undertake post-secondary studies in the province, Quebec offers special international tuition exemptions for students coming from abroad.

By Alexandra Miekus

Survey: International students choose Canada for its reputation as a safe and inclusive country There are many pathways for graduates stay in Canada

The Canadian Bureau for International Education (CBIE) has recently released the results of their 2021 annual international student survey. The survey contains data from over 41,000 students from 67 Canadian educational institutions. International students provided input on their experiences with all aspects of studying in Canada. They answered questions about why they decided to study […]

By Edana Robitaille

Canada’s immigration backlog jumps to 2.4 million persons The backlog has grown by nearly 260,000 persons over the past month.

IRCC’s backlog has grown to 2.4 million persons.

By Kareem El-Assal

Private Quebec college graduates no longer eligible for PGWP starting September 2023 Study at private Quebec colleges will no longer be eligible toward a PGWP application, a move the government says is to protect the integrity of the international student program.

Graduates of unsubsidized private learning institutions in Quebec will no longer be eligible for a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) starting September 1, 2023.

By Shelby Thevenot