Canada has removed the field-of-study requirement for Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) eligibility for graduates of college bachelor’s and master’s degree programs starting November 1, 2024. Graduates must now meet language proficiency requirements in English or French, but no longer need to match their field of study to long-term shortage occupations. This update aims to make it easier for international students to gain work experience in Canada, boosting opportunities for global talent in the Canadian workforce.
Canada has removed the field-of-study requirement for Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) eligibility for graduates of college bachelor’s and master’s degree programs starting November 1, 2024. Graduates must now meet language proficiency requirements in English or French, but no longer need to match their field of study to long-term shortage occupations. This update aims to make it easier for international students to gain work experience in Canada, boosting opportunities for global talent in the Canadian workforce. Canada has removed the field-of-study requirement for Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) eligibility for graduates of college bachelor’s and master’s degree programs starting November 1, 2024. Graduates must now meet language proficiency requirements in English or French, but no longer need to match their field of study to long-term shortage occupations. This update aims to make it easier for international students to gain work experience in Canada, boosting opportunities for global talent in the Canadian workforce.
