Canada’s New Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) Rules! What Indian Should Need to Know!
Are you an international student in Canada or planning to study there soon? Recent changes to Canada’s Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) rules may impact your future career prospects. Canada has introduced significant changes to its Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) norms, effective November 1, 2024.
The new rules focus on language proficiency and job permits in specific sectors. Before porceeding further, take a look at Ratan Tata (1937-2024): The End of an Era, A New Chapter Begins! Nation Mourns the Demise of Ratan Tata! Here’s a breakdown of the key changes:
Language Requirements for New Post-Graduation Work Permit
- A minimum Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) score of 7 is mandatory.
- Results from CELPIP, IELTS, and PTE CORE tests will be accepted.
Eligible Fields of Study of New Post-Graduation Work Permit
The following fields are eligible for PGWP:
- Agriculture and agri-food
- Healthcare
- Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM)
- Skilled trades
- Transportation
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Fields like tourism, hospitality, and business studies are excluded from the list. Only students graduating from these specified areas of study at the college level will be eligible for the work permit. University graduates, however, are exempt from these new restrictions and can still qualify for PGWPs of up to three years without meeting field-specific criteria.
Impact on Students and Educational Institutions
The new rules may affect international students seeking work opportunities in Canada, particularly those in non-eligible fields. Educational institutions relying on international students in these fields have expressed concerns..
Marketa Evans, president and CEO of Colleges Ontario, expressed dissatisfaction with the lack of consultation with provinces and the reliance on national labour market information. The changes will significantly affect international students, particularly those in non-eligible fields.
In the first half of 2024, 105,030 post-graduation work permits were issued, with 64% going to international graduates from colleges. However, under the new rules, many of these students may not qualify. Do not miss out on reading: Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Summit 2024 Concludes Here! 25 Strategic Agreements Signed! Highlighted Make in India!
Key Changes and Timeline of New Post-Graduation Work Permit
- Students who applied for or held a study permit before November 1, 2024, remain eligible for PGWP under existing rules.
- Students applying for a study permit on or after November 1, 2024, will be subject to the new guidelines.
PGWP Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for PGWP, students must:
- Have completed their education at institutions eligible for PGWP.
- Meet specific language requirements.
- Have completed a study program at a designated learning institution.
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