Post-Graduation Work Permit Program (PGWPP) allows international students graduated from eligible Canadian designated learning institutions (DLIs) to obtain an open work permit. This offers international students an opportunity to gain valuable Canadian work experience. National Occupational Classification (NOC) skill type 0 or skill level A or B experience helps graduates qualify for PR in Canada through the Canadian experience class within Express Entry.

PGWPs are exempt from Labour Market Impact Assessments (LMIA) and are coded as C43, issued under IRPR 205(c)(ii). PGWP holders can work any number of hours with any employer, and can even be self-employed.

PGWP validity depends on the length of study program completed in Canada. Only the portion of study completed from an eligible DLI will count. If the final diploma/certificate was issued from an ineligible DLI, it will not count. In case, where a portion of study was completed at an ineligible DLI and transferred to an eligible DLI with final diploma/certificate issued from the PGWP eligible DLI, only the portion of studies completed at the eligible DLI will count.

PGWP can be issued for a maximum validity of up to three (3) years and may not be extended. There are cases where the PGWP was given for a shorter duration due to passport expiry, the applicant can apply for PGWP again with a new passport and get their balance of the PGWP length. For accelerated studies, the PGWP counts based on the original program length.

IRCC fee is $255 including processing fees and open work permit holder fee.

YCI charges a professional fee of $500+GST. We offer a $200 discount for returning clients when the admission and the study permit (both) were delivered by YCI. These fees are for applicant only and do not include any dependent.