Study Permit & PGWP

Eligibility (Who Qualifies)

You may qualify if you:

• Have an acceptance letter from a Designated Learning Institution (DLI)

• Can demonstrate sufficient funds for tuition, living expenses, and return travel

• Intend to leave Canada at the end of your authorized stay

• Are admissible to Canada (criminal and medical admissibility)

• Meet language and academic requirements for your program

Documents Checklist (Basic)

• Valid passport

• Letter of Acceptance (LOA) from a DLI

• Proof of tuition payment or fee receipt

• Proof of funds (bank statements, sponsor letter, GIC if applicable)

• Statement of Purpose / Study Plan

• Academic transcripts and certificates

• Language test results (if applicable)

• Biometrics (if required)

• Medical exam (if required)

Steps / Process Timeline

1. Admission to a Designated Learning Institution (DLI)

2. Eligibility assessment and study plan preparation

3. Document collection and application submission

4. Biometrics and medical exam (if required)

5. IRCC review and decision

6. Travel to Canada and start of studies

Fees & Timeline

Government Fees (Subject to Change)

• IRCC processing fee + biometrics (if applicable)

Processing Time

• Varies by country of residence and application volume

Processing times are estimates only and are determined by IRCC.

Eligibility (Who Qualifies)

You may qualify if you:

• Completed an eligible program at a PGWP-eligible DLI

• Studied full-time during each academic session (with limited exceptions)

• Applied within 180 days of receiving written confirmation of program completion

• Held valid study permit status at some point during the 180-day period

PGWPs are open work permits and are generally issued once in a lifetime.

Documents Checklist (Basic)

• Valid passport

• Proof of program completion (final transcript and/or completion letter)

• Study permit and/or status documents

• Application forms and supporting declarations

Document requirements may vary depending on individual circumstances and country of residence.

Steps / Process Timeline

1. Completion of eligible study program

2. Collection of completion documents

3. PGWP application submission

4. Implied work authorization (if eligible)

5. IRCC decision and issuance of PGWP

Fees & Timeline

Government Fees (Subject to Change)

• IRCC work permit processing fee + open work permit holder fee

Processing Time

• Typically processed within several months

Processing times are estimates only and are determined by IRCC.