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Foreign students in P3 Programs can’t get Post-Graduation Work Permits anymore!

May 22, 2024

Ishita Soni

Post Graduation Work Permit

Foreign student is now not eligible for PGWP

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International students in certain programs (P3s) can’t get a work permit after they finish studying anymore

As of May 15, changes to post-graduation work permit (PGWP) eligibility for international students at public-private partnerships (PPPs) colleges in Canada are in effect. Originally set for September 1, 2024, the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has fast-tracked these new rules. This aligns with educational institutions’ adaptations to their fall admissions, prompted by the IRCC’s January 2024 changes. Consequently, starting May 15, 2024, foreign students in public-private curriculum licensing partnership programs are ineligible for PGWPs. This article outlines the updated PGWP eligibility criteria now in place.

PGWP Ineligibility for International Students in Public-Private Partnerships

International students completing a course at a designated learning institution (DLI) under a curriculum licensing agreement, like a P3 or public-private partnership, can no longer get post-graduation work permits (PGWPs). Previously, those in programs at private colleges overseen by public institutions might have been eligible for PGWPs. However, starting May 15, 2024, students in these programs at public-private partnership educational institutions won’t qualify for PGWPs anymore.

Furthermore, international students starting their study program on or before January 31, 2023, at a public-private partnership educational institution representing a public college from another province will be ineligible for PGWPs. Similarly, new international students beginning one of these programs after February 1, 2023, cannot apply for PGWPs.

Criteria for Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) Eligibility

After completing their studies at a designated learning institution (DLI) in Canada eligible for post-graduation work permits (PGWPs), international students can apply for one. Throughout their program, they must have been full-time students each semester. Additionally, they need a study permit that has been valid for the last 180 days.

As per the IRCC official website, a student must also be in one of the below situations to meet the official PGWP eligibility criteria.

Date	Draw Type	Stream	Minimum Score	No. of Invitations
		Skilled Worker	134
		Skilled Worker - EEBC option	134
	General	International Graduate	134	35
		International Graduate - EEBC option	134
July 23, 2024		Entry Level & Semi-Skilled	110
	Childcare		91	37
	Construction		92	17
	Healthcare		104	19
	Veterinary care		80	<5
	Childcare		94	9
	Construction	(includes EEBC option)	95	10
July 16, 2024	Healthcare	Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option)	104	14
	Tech		122	34
	Veterinary care		80	<5
		Skilled Worker	134
		Skilled Worker - EEBC option	134
		International Graduate	134	35
		International Graduate - EEBC option	134
July 9, 2024		Entry Level & Semi-Skilled	110
	Childcare		94	10
	Construction		95	9
	Healthcare		104	12
	Veterinary care		80	<5
	Childcare		95	14
	Construction		98	13
July 3, 2024	Healthcare	Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option)	106	9
	Tech		122	36
	Veterinary care		80	<5

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