Please find most popular questions with answers about the post-graduation work permit (PGWP) below. More information about PGWP is available on the post-graduation work permit page.
Frequently asked questions
Am I eligible to apply for PGWP?
Until when can I apply for PGWP?
Can I work before I apply for PGWP?
When should I stop working?
When can I start working full-time?
When does the study permit expire?
I applied for PGWP while I had maintained status for a study permit. Can I start working full-time after submitting my PGWP application?
What is maintained status (formerly implied status)?
I did not apply for PGWP within 90 days of graduation or before the expiry of my study permit. Can I stay in Canada?
What documents do I need to apply for PGWP?
Is a Letter of Completion/Graduation and an official transcript issued automatically?
I forgot to submit some documents with my PGWP application. Can I submit the documents to IRCC now?
Can I travel after submitting my PGWP application?
Can I apply for PGWP from my home country?
Can my spouse or common-law partner apply for a work permit?
If you have more questions
Find more information about PGWP on the post-graduation work permit page.
Note: In accordance with the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act and Regulations, the information in this document has been reviewed and approved by Regulated International Student Immigration Advisors (RISIAs). However, this is not an official document and information may change without notification. Please make sure to refer to for the most up-to-date information.