How to Get a Canada Work Visa After Studies?

After completing your studies in Canada, the most common way to get a work visa is through the Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) program. Here’s how it works:

Getting a Work Visa in Canada After Studying:

1. Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP)

• What it is:

A work permit that lets you work in Canada temporarily after you finish a program of study at a designated learning institution (DLI).

• Duration:

Usually valid for the same length as your study program, up to a maximum of 3 years.

• Eligibility:

o Completed a program at least 8 months long at a DLI.

o Maintained full-time student status during the program (some exceptions apply).

o Applied for the PGWP within 180 days of receiving your final marks or completion letter.

• No job offer required to apply for PGWP.

2. Apply for the PGWP

• Apply online through the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) website.

• Submit documents like your passport, study completion proof, transcripts, and letter from your institution.

3. After PGWP – Next Steps

• Use your PGWP to work anywhere in Canada.

• Gain Canadian work experience, which helps if you want to apply for permanent residency (PR) through programs like Canadian Experience Class (CEC) under Express Entry.

• You can also look for employer-sponsored work visas if you get a job offer.

Summary:

• The Post-Graduation Work Permit is the easiest and most popular route to work in Canada after studies.

• It gives you valuable Canadian work experience and opens doors for permanent residency later.