Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP)
Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) Post-Overview
The Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) allows international students who have completed a program of study in Canada to work temporarily after graduation. This is an excellent opportunity to gain Canadian work experience, improve your skills, and potentially qualify for permanent residency in Canada.
Eligibility for PGWP
To qualify for a PGWP, you must:
Have completed a study program at a Designated Learning Institution (DLI) in Canada.
Complete a program that is at least 8 months long.
Maintain full-time student status throughout your studies (some exceptions apply).
Apply for the PGWP within 180 days of receiving confirmation of program completion.
Application Process for PGWP
- Gather your documents: This includes your study permit, transcripts, and proof of graduation.
- Apply online: Complete the PGWP application form on the IRCC website.
- Pay the application fee.
- Submit before your study permit expires.
- Wait for approval: Once approved, you can start working in Canada.
Benefits of PGWP
- Gain valuable Canadian work experience.
- Work for any employer across Canada.
- Work full-time or part-time.
- Work permit duration can be up to 3 years, depending on your program length.
- Helps qualify for permanent residency through the Canadian Experience Class.
Canadian Visitor Visas for Students' Parents
Canadian visitor visas are issued for various purposes and durations, depending on the applicant’s circumstances and travel intentions. These include single-entry and multiple-entry visitor visas, visas for tourism and family visits, business visitor visas, and long-term temporary resident visas such as the Parent and Grandparent Super Visa. In certain cases, visitors may also be eligible to extend their stay from within Canada, subject to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) requirements. Each category carries specific conditions and documentation requirements, which must be carefully assessed to ensure compliance with Canadian immigration regulations.
Work Permit
Nilfam Immigration provides comprehensive professional services for a wide range of Canadian work permits. Our services include eligibility assessment, document review and preparation, application submission, and ongoing case management in accordance with Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) regulations. We assist clients with employer-specific work permits, open work permits, LMIA-based applications, LMIA-exempt categories, intra-company transfers, and post-graduation work permits. Each case is carefully reviewed to ensure compliance with current immigration laws and to maximize the likelihood of a successful outcome.
- Student Visa and Study Permit
- Study Permit Extension
- Post-graduation Work Permit (PGWP)
- Visitor Visas for Parents
- Visa refusal appeals at the Federal Court through our collaboration with experienced immigration lawyers.
Licence and Professional Memberships
The management of Nilfam Immigration, after a decade of operation in Iran under the name Nilfam Travel Services, obtained the necessary Canadian licences for immigration and citizenship services and began providing services at the highest professional standards. Some of our key licences and professional memberships include the following:
- Regulated Canadian Immigration and Citizenship Consultant (RCIC-IRB), authorized to represent clients before Canadian immigration and refugee tribunals
- Legally Registered Company in the Province of British Columbia, Canada
- Registered Immigration Consultant in the Province of Saskatchewan
- Commissioner for Taking Affidavits (Authorized for Immigration Documents) in the Province of British Columbia
- Graduate Diploma in Immigration Law from Queen’s University
- Official Member of the Canadian Association of Professional Immigration Consultants (CAPIC)
