Working in Canada after your studies
After completing their studies in Canada, international students have several opportunities to work and gain professional experience in the country. Here is a summary of the main options:
Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP): Students who graduate from an eligible study program in Canada can apply for a PGWP, which allows them to work legally in Canada for a period of up to 8 months to 3 years, depending on the length of their studies. This permit is very beneficial, as it provides the opportunity to gain Canadian work experience and can also be a way to become eligible for a permanent residency program.
Learn more about the PGWP by visiting the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) website: Work in Canada after you graduate: About the post-graduation work permit - Canada.ca
Skilled Worker Program: Once a student has gained some work experience in Canada, they may become eligible to immigrate as a skilled worker. Canada has a merit-based immigration system that awards points for various factors such as age, education, work experience, language proficiency, etc.
Provincial Nominee Program (PNP): Some Canadian provinces have their own nomination programs that allow international students to obtain a provincial nomination based on their education and work experience in that province . A provincial nomination can expedite the immigration process to permanent resident status.
Our experts will be available to help you select the program best suited to your profile, taking into account your academic background and experiences.
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