Program delivery update: Processing instructions for the Post-Graduation Work Permit Program
This section contains policy, procedures and guidance used by IRCC staff. It is posted on the department’s website as a courtesy to stakeholders.
February 14, 2019
The program delivery instructions have been updated to include a series of facilitative measures, such as
- the removal of the requirement to hold a valid study permit when applying for a post-graduation work permit
- the extension of the deadline to apply from 90 days to 6 months
This allows students to have more time to submit their post-graduation work permit application once they obtain their notice of graduation from their institution.
Aside from the 2 significant changes listed above, the following subsections of the processing instructions have also been changed, along with some minor corrections to content:
- Post-graduation work permit eligibility requirements
- Restrictions
- Work permit issuance and validity
- Work permit access for graduates of Quebec institutions
- Accelerated studies
- Distance learning
- Flight school graduates
- Canadian educational programs with an overseas component
- Temporary resident visa and electronic travel authorization issuance for post-graduation work permit applicants
The following subsections were added to the processing instructions:
- Making an application
- Leave from studies
- Designated learning institutions (DLIs) that lose their designation
- Applicants impacted by a DLI strike
- Post-graduation work permit applicants travelling outside Canada and returning before a decision is made on their post-graduation work permit application
- Post-graduation work permit holders travelling outside Canada and returning during the validity of their post-graduation work permit
- Work authorization after submitting a post-graduation work permit application
New instructions
- Post-graduation work permit applicants and travel
- Post-graduation work permit eligible programs and institutions
- Post-graduation work permit validity and application
- Post-graduation work permit eligibility requirements
Updated instructions
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