Canada’s Immigration Ministry (IRCC) has announced important changes for international students! Starting 1 November 2024, new Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) rules will apply, featuring a list of 966 eligible college programs.
Find the list here: Program Eligibility.
Key updates include:
New rules apply from 1 November 2024
Graduates of university degree programs remain unaffected, eligible for PGWPs of up to 3 years
Eligible Public College PGWP programs are limited to these five areas:
• Agriculture & Agri-food
• Healthcare
• STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics)
• Skilled Trades
• Transportation
This update also follows the extension of the foreign enrolment cap through 2025 and 2026, with a 10% reduction compared to 2024 levels. Starting in 2025, the cap will also apply to master’s and doctoral students—who were previously exempt.
Plan ahead and make informed decisions based on these critical updates!