Canada new Post Graduate Work Permit (PGWP) Changes from 1 Nov 2024: How it affect new international student
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Canada’s Post-Graduation Work Permit Program (PGWP) has been a vital pathway for international students looking to gain work experience after completing their studies in Canada. With several changes in 2024, it's essential for current and prospective students to understand how these adjustments impact their plans to study, work, and potentially immigrate to Canada.
These new requirements are designed to streamline the process and ensure that only students with specific qualifications can benefit from this work permit.
In this blog, we’ll cover everything you need to know about the latest PGWP updates, and how these changes can affect international students.
What hasn't changes
To be eligible for a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP), you must continue to meet both the general and physical location eligibility requirements, even after November 1, 2024. Additionally, you must complete a study program at a PGWP-eligible Designated Learning Institution (DLI).
If you submit your PGWP application before November 1, 2024, you only need to meet the current eligibility criteria.
Graduates from PGWP-eligible flight schools will also follow the current requirements, regardless of the application date, including after November 1, 2024. This means that the new eligibility rules introduced after this date will not apply to you.
New Eligibility Requirement
Language Requirement
Starting November 1, 2024, Canada is introducing new language proficiency requirements for international students applying for the Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP).
University Graduates with a Bachelor's, Master's or Doctoral Degree will now need to achieve a Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) 7 in either English or French to qualify for the PGWP.
Other university program graduates, such as those from undergraduate diploma or certificate programs, will also be required to meet the CLB 7 standard.
College Graduates graduates from college programs will need a minimum language proficiency of CLB 5 in English or French to be eligible for the PGWP.
Proof of Language ability
You must demonstrate your skill in each of the following abilities:
reading
writing
listening
speaking
Your test results must be less than 2 years old when you submit your application. We accept language test results from these tests:
CELPIP (Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program) General
IELTS (International English Language Testing System) General
PTE Core (Pearson Test of English)
Field of Study
If your study program has a field of study requirement, you must graduate from a program linked to certain occupations in long-term shortage. The fields of study are divided into 5 broad categories:
Agriculture and Agri-Food
Healthcare
Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)
Trade
Transport
The upcoming changes to Canada’s post-graduation work permit program, effective November 1, 2024, will significantly impact international students aiming to work in Canada post-graduation.
The new language and field of study requirements, especially for those submitting their study permits after the deadline, add an extra layer of consideration for students.
To maximize your chances of securing a PGWP, ensure that your program aligns with the updated criteria and prepare to meet the necessary language proficiency standards.
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