{
  "id": 17674967,
  "title": "Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) Eligibility in 2026: What International Students in Canada Need to Know",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/01/post-graduation-work-permit-pgwp-eligibility-in-2026-what",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-11-01T20:29:18.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Dev.to",
    "slug": "dev-to",
    "url": "https://dev.to/titaniumlaw/post-graduation-work-permit-pgwp-eligibility-in-2026-what-international-students-in-canada-need-ka8"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) is an open work permit that allows international graduates to work in Canada after completing their studies. It provides flexibility to change jobs, work part-time or full-time, and gain Canadian work experience to strengthen permanent residence applications.\n\nThe duration of a PGWP depends on the length of the study program: shorter than 2 years allows a work permit up to the program length, 2 years or longer typically grants a 3-year PGWP, and master's programs (8 months or longer) also qualify for a 3-year PGWP. If multiple eligible programs were completed, IRCC may combine them to determine the PGWP length.\n\nTo qualify for a PGWP, an international student must study at a Designated Learning Institution (DLI) on IRCC's PGWP-eligible list, complete a program of at least 8 months (or 900 hours), maintain full-time student status, complete all program requirements with written confirmation, and apply within 180 days of completing the program. The passport must be valid for the duration of the PGWP requested.\n\nRecent changes include a language proficiency requirement as of November 1, 2024, and a field of study requirement as of June 25, 2025. The language requirement mandates a minimum of CLB 7 for university graduates and CLB 5 for college graduates in all four abilities, while the field of study requirement ties eligibility to specific CIP codes, adding 119 eligible fields and removing 178 fields. Courses must be completed and proof of completion provided to apply within 180 days. Required documents include proof of completion, final transcript, passport, language test results, proof of field of study, digital photo, and fees.",
  "summary": "Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) Eligibility in 2026: What International Students in Canada Need to Know If you're an international student studying in Canada, the Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) can be your bridge from the classroom to the Canadian workforce. But the rules changed significantly in late 2024 and mid-2025, and many students are unsure whether they still qualify. This guide…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}