International students can now do 100% of studies online and still get PGWP Canada is reaffirming its commitment to international student graduates by further loosening eligibility requirements for the Post-Graduation Work Permit. International students who complete their entire postsecondary program online will now be eligible for an open work permit after graduation. By Shelby Thevenot
PGWP holders can now submit applications for new open work permits Former international students who are currently in Canada on an expiring Post-Graduation Work Permit can obtain a new open work permit under a public policy that takes effect today. A new policy that allows former international students to obtain a new one-time open work permit if theirs is about to expire takes effect today. By Alexandra Miekus
Work permit program change is great news for international students, Canadian employers ANALYSIS: Beyond its importance to international students, Canadian employers also benefit significantly from PGWPs. In addition to its world-class education system and high standard of living, Canada offers another important advantage to international students: access to a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) after graduation. By Stephen Sherman
Canada now more popular than the U.S. as a study abroad destination The decreasing popularity of the U.S. means that Canada and the U.K. are the two most popular study abroad countries. Both Canada and the United Kingdom have overtaken the United States as the two most popular study abroad destinations. By Mohanad Moetaz
International students now eligible for PGWP with online courses Online course work will not spell ineligibility for international student graduates seeking Canadian work experience International students starting their Canadian study program in the coming weeks will not be penalized for online coursework if they eventually apply for a Post Graduation Work Permit (PGWP). By Kareem El-Assal
Manitoba announces two new immigration pathways for international graduates Manitoba aims to harness 'new ideas, global connections' with new International Student Entrepreneur and Graduate Internship pathways Manitoba has unveiled two new “fast track” immigration pathways for international graduates of post-secondary institutions in the province. By CIC News
Government to Allow Certain Graduates to Re-Submit Post-Graduation Work Permit Applications Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has established a new public policy to enable certain international graduates who had previously been refused a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) to re-submit their applications. By CIC News
