Temporary Residence Post-Graduation Work Permits
Post-Graduation Work Permits
Post-graduation work permit applications for graduates of eligible Canadian programs.
Viviane Trudel, RCIC-IRB Licence #R723047
A Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) lets graduates of eligible programs work in Canada for up to three years.
Who a post-graduation work permit is for
- Graduates of eligible programs at least eight months long
- University graduates who must show language ability at CLB 7, and college graduates at CLB 5
- Graduates of non-degree programs, which in most cases must align with a field in long-term shortage
- Graduates approaching the end of the 180-day window to apply after confirmation of completion
- Applicants with prior refusals or previous immigration compliance concerns
Post-graduation work permit representation
Eligibility and strategy development
- Review of your program’s eligibility and length, and your confirmation of completion
- Review of your language test results against the CLB level your program requires
- Review of your field of study where a non-degree program must align with a field in long-term shortage
- Review of your study history and status, including any gaps or compliance concerns
- A timeline built around your 180-day window to apply
- One consistent strategy for the whole family when a spouse or children are in Canada with you
Application preparation and submission
- A personalized document checklist built around your program and circumstances, not a generic list
- Preparation and review of every IRCC form, checked for consistency
- An organized evidence package, submitted to IRCC on your behalf as your authorized representative
Post-submission support
- Monitoring of your file and handling of all IRCC correspondence
- Written responses to procedural fairness letters
- If an application is refused, a review of the officer’s notes (GCMS) and advice on next steps