- February 15, 2021
- Posted by: Joseph
- Category: Education
International students who planned to come to Canada to study, but were unable to enter the country due to COVID-19 travel restrictions, can now complete their program online and remain eligible for their post-graduation work permit (#PGWP)!
This new measure will apply to studies completed outside of Canada until December 31, 2021, counting towards the length and eligibility of a postgraduate work permit in the future.
It was announced on Friday that international graduates with a Canadian post-graduation work permit (PGWP) that has expired or will expire soon are eligible for a new open work permit.
This permit will enable as many as 52,000 international graduates, many of who have been prevented from fulfilling their Canadian work experience requirement for permanent residency due to COVID-19, to remain in Canada for 18-months. Post-graduation work permit holders can take advantage of the new work permit beginning January 27 through July 27, 2021.