Check Program and Enrollment Requirements

Not just any study program will provide a PGWP to the student. Beginning in 2024, non-degree or diploma programs have to be correctly categorized to see if they still meet the requirements. The students will also have to be full-timers all the time, except for the last semester, when they can be part-timers. An applicant dropping to part-time or taking a break that is not authorized can lose their eligibility status immediately.

Apply Within the Deadline

Graduates should keep in mind that they have 180 days only after getting their proof of completion to apply for a PGWP. If one misses this period, they are most going to receive a refusal. The applicants also have to make sure that the validity of their passport covers the whole period intended for the work permit — if it expires before that, the PGWP will be for a shorter time.

Meet Language and In-Person Study Rules

Once November 2024 comes, the language test certification is going to be among the requirements for PGWP applicants. The minimum scores required are going to be CLB 5 for college programs and CLB 7 for Bachelor’s and Master’s programs. In addition, the students are now required to finish their studies on-site in Canada, as remote study from abroad no longer counts towards eligibility.

Final Thoughts

It is the combination of precision, timing, and compliance that determines the outcome of a PGWP application. Knowing the new regulations and being early in the process can greatly facilitate the task.

The professionals at Abhinav Immigration Services will keep guiding students through the entire application process — accuracy, eligibility, and stress-free years in Canada are part of professional services.