Eligibility

Applicants can receive only 1 post-graduation work permit in their lifetime.

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To obtain a post-graduation work permit, the applicant must currently hold valid temporary status or have left Canada. They must have graduated from an eligible designated learning institution (DLI). They must also submit clear evidence that they meet all of the following criteria:

• They have completed an academic, vocational or professional training program at an eligible institution in Canada that is at least 8 months in duration leading to a degree, diploma or certificate.They have maintained full-time student status in Canada during each academic session of the program or programs of study they have completed and submitted as part of their post-graduation work permit application. Exceptions can be made only for the following:

  • ​leave from studies

  • final academic session

• They have received a transcript and an official letter from the eligible DLI confirming that they have met the requirements to complete their program of study.

Note: The transcript and official letter must be included in a post-graduation work permit application.

 

Within 180 days of the date of applying for the post-graduation work permit, applicants must also meet one of the following criteria:

• They hold a valid study permit.

• They held a study permit.

• They were authorized to study in Canada without the requirement to obtain a study permit under paragraphs 188(1)(a) and (b) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations.

 

Document Checklist

• Application of Change Conditions, Extend my stay or Remain in Canada as a Worker (IMM5710)

• Photocopies of passport pages

• Photocopies of your travel or identity document

• Photocopy of your current immigration document

• A final transcript

• A letter from the institution and/or the formal notice of graduation

• Proof of payment

Two Photo meeting the requirements of the Visa application photograph specifications, link. On the back of the two photos, write your name and date of birth.

 

Processing Time

Online: 166 Days

Paper: 101 Days