📢 Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has updated the guidelines for Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) eligibility! 🎓 Starting from November 1, international graduates from select programs must meet new field of study requirements to qualify for a work permit.
📚 Who’s Affected?
While these changes primarily affect graduates from specific programs, bachelor’s, master’s, and PhD graduates remain exempt from these new requirements.
🔑 Eligible Fields of Study:
The eligible programs now align with key sectors that mirror Canada’s labour market needs, particularly through the 2023 Express Entry categories. If you’re studying in one of these fields, you’re in luck! 🚀
- Agriculture & Agri-food 🌾
- Healthcare 🏥
- Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) 🔬
- Trade ⚒️
- Transport 🚚
👨💻 Finding Your CIP Code
To determine if your program qualifies, you can check your program’s Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) code on the Statistics Canada website. It’s a simple process that ensures you are on the right path toward your Canadian work experience!
Don’t miss this opportunity to kickstart your career in Canada! 🌍🇨🇦.
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