In recent months, there has been a significant rise in Post‑Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) refusals caused by missing language test results.
Why Are PGWP Applications Being Refused?
As of November 1, 2024, nearly all PGWP applicants must submit proof of English or French language proficiency as part of their application. The accepted tests include CELPIP‑General, IELTS General Training, TEF Canada, TCF Canada, and PTE Core, and results must be less than two years old at the time of submission.
However, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada's (IRCC) application portal does not currently provide a designated upload field for language test results. Rather, applicants are required to upload their results under the "Client Information" section. Many applicants remain unaware of this requirement, resulting in unintended omissions and refusals. IRCC formally acknowledged this system issue in December 2025, updating its Program Delivery Instructions to clarify where results should be
