February 15, 2019 – Canada's federal government has
extended the application window for international graduates to
apply for the
Post-Graduation Work Permit.
Candidates are also no longer required to be holding a Study
Permit to apply for a PGWP, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship
Canada announced on Thursday, February 24.
Previously, applicants had 90 days to apply after the official
date of graduation.
Under new rules, the application period has been extended to 180
days, or six months.
"This allows students to have more time to submit their
Post-Graduation Work Permit application once they obtain their
notice of graduation from their institution," an IRCC
statement said.
