Stay and work in Canada

What happens when you are finished your program?

If you plan to remain in Canada to work, you may wish to apply for a Post-Graduation Work Permit.

Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP)

A Post‐Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) is a document that gives you permission to remain in Canada and work full‐time for up to three years (depending on the length of your program) after you graduate from a Canadian post‐secondary institution. You need to have completed all requirements to graduate from a program of at least eight months’ duration to be eligible. For information about applying for a PGWP, read our PGWP-handout.