CANADA · CHAPTER 16
Staying in Canadaafter graduation.
Apply for a PGWP within 180 days of completing your programme. Degree graduates need CLB 7 and face no field-of-study restriction; college graduates need CLB 5 and an eligible field. A master's of at least eight months can lead to a three-year PGWP. Canadian work experience then supports PR through Express Entry or provincial programmes.
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- Apply within
- 180 days
- Degree programmes
- CLB 7
- College programmes
- CLB 5 + eligible field
Routes to permanent residence
- Express Entry — Canadian Experience Class after one year of skilled work
- Category-based draws (French, healthcare, STEM, trades)
- Provincial Nominee Programs
- Quebec programmes for Quebec graduates
IN DEPTH · TAP A TOPIC TO OPEN
From PGWP to permanent residence
- 01
Apply for the PGWP within 180 days
With your final marks or completion letter and language test result.
- 02
Work in a skilled job (TEER 0–3)
One year of Canadian skilled experience makes you eligible for the Canadian Experience Class.
- 03
Create an Express Entry profile
Points come from age, education, language, Canadian experience and job offers.
- 04
Look at provincial programmes
Some provinces nominate international graduates or workers in demand.
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Your questions, answered.
Eligible master's graduates can get up to three years, even for programmes shorter than two years, subject to current IRCC rules.
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