As many university and college programs come to an end, international students may be considering post-graduation options, which can include applying for a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP).
1.PGWP has a role in gaining Canadian work experience
2. To be eligible for the PGWP, you must have held full-time student status
3. The PGWP cannot be renewed and you can only apply for one PGWP in your lifetime
4. You can apply to extend your PGWP before it expires if you qualify for a different type of work permit.
5. Maintained status grants you legal status while you wait for your extension to be processed.
6. Some PGWP applicants can work full-time while they wait for the processing of their PGWP application, even if they leave and re-enter Canada
7. Study permits become invalid 90 days after the end of the study program
8. If your study permit is expired before you apply for a PGWP, there are several options of how and where to apply
9. Ignoring the 120 days validity notice upon receipt of the PGWP application
10. Spouses and partners of PGWP holders may be eligible for a work permit
