Canada eases post grad work visa rules, removes field-of-study requirement

Highlights: Canada PGWP rules eased as field of study requirement removed for college graduates

• IRCC has recently announced to remove the field-of-study requirement for PGWP applicants.
• The new move is expected to help universities in recruiting international students in Canada.
• The updated requirement will be applicable to Canadian Universities, too.
• International graduates in Canada meeting the language requirements would be eligible for PGWP.

 

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Revised Rules for Canada PGWP Applicants in 2025

In a recent announcement, IRCC has stated that international student graduates in 2025 are no longer required to meet field-of-study requirement to be eligible for Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP). This requirement was already there for college graduates in 2024 but now it has been extended to Canadian universities too.

International Graduates in Canada will be eligible to apply for Canada PGWP after completing their bachelors or master’s program if they meet language requirements. This new move is expected to help Universities and colleges in Canada attract and retain more number of foreign talents in the country.

 

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How to apply for Canada PGWP?

The steps to apply for Canada PGWP are listed below:

Step 1: Check if you are eligible to apply

Step 2: Gather all documents, including language proficiency test results

Step 3: Fill out the visa application form

Step 4: Wait for the visa to be processed

Step 5: Start working in Canada

 

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