Eligibility:
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Completed a program in a Designated Learning Institution
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The program must be at least 8 months long
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Should be an in-class and fulltime student
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Can only apply once in a lifetime
Length:
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1 year program = up to 1 year-PGWP
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2 year program = up to 3 year-PGWP
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2 yr accelerated program = up t 3 year-PGWP
Requirements to apply:
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Forms
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Passport
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Medical - for the healthcare industry for instance
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Biometrics (no need if you have submitted your biometrics for the last 10 years)
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Job Offer - NOC A, B, 0 (Needed to extend your OWP and dependent's permit)
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Proof of Program Completion, provide one of the following:
Things to know
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For one yr program - submit the official letter
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For two year program - submit the transcript from your school portal
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You must STOP working once your program is completed (if you wanted to continue working, apply for PGWP right away to obtain the implied status)
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Use your old GC Key account to apply for PGWP online
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Renew your passport if the validity is less than the length of the PGWP
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Take advantage of the 180 days grace period (take this time to rest, review for the exam, look for the fulltime job)
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Apply for PGWP once you landed a job (literally the night before you start your fulltime job)
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Processing time will take 90 days to 100 days (under implied status)
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If planning to go outside Canada, apply for Temporary Residence Visa (TRV)
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The expiration date of my post-graduation work permit is the date they approve my PGWP.
PGWP Timeline:
April 30, 2019 - Asked the registrar to update my transcript from in progress to completed
May 12, 2019 - Submit my PGWP
May 13, 2019 - Started my job, gave my CIC confirmation letter to my employed as proof of my implied status
Jul 27, 2019 - PGWP Approve
Jul 27, 2022 - PGWP Expiration
