ca PGWP golden tips that most Canadian students don’t know

🔟 Field of Study condition

This condition applies to people who:

are exempted:

Other programs must be on the list of government-approved fields (related to labor shortages in areas such as health, STEM, agriculture, education, technical and vocational, and transportation).

1️⃣1️⃣ PGWP is issued only once

PGWP is a “once-in-a-lifetime” license.

If:

You cannot reapply. If you plan to stay:

• In case of applying for permanent residence, you can apply for Bridging Open Work Permit (BOWP) take action

• or through work programs such as Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) and receive LMIA from the employer.

summary

Getting a PGWP is not just about having a degree. Small details such as the expiration date of your master’s permit, DLI code, full-time status, study outside Canada, and even passport validity can change the fate of your case.

If you’re going to take action, due diligence and clear documentation can be the difference between approval and rejection.