Often international students come to Canada with plans to make
Canada their home after graduation. For many, this is a very real
option. Students graduating from qualifying Designated Learning
Institutes (most major universities and colleges will qualify) will
be entitled to apply for a post-graduate work permit for up to
three years.
The exact length of their work permit will depend on the length
of their study program. It's important to note, however, that
post-graduate work permits are a one-time shot. They cannot be
renewed. More importantly, is that they start the clock running on
a coveted period of time that an international student can start to
accumulate Canadian work experience.
