Post-Graduation Work Permit

The PGWP allows you to gain work experience after you graduate from your program of study in Canada. Many U of R Graduates choose to work and live in Canada after the completion of their studies.

To find out if you are eligible for a Post-Graduation Work Permit, visit Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada's website.

If you wish to learn more about the provincial immigration program, visit the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) website.

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Determine my eligibility for a PGWP

You can apply for a post-graduation work permit (PGWP) as long as you’re eligible. To view the eligibility crtieria for the PGWP, visit: Work in Canada after you graduate: Who can apply - Canada.ca

Apply for a PGWP online

You can apply for the PGWP online. To apply online, visit Work in Canada after you graduate: How to apply - Canada.ca

Get your documents ready

You need the following to prove you’ve completed your studies

  • an official letter from your school (Completion letter)
  • an official transcript

Get my U of R Letter of Completion

Visit your faculty to find out when you can receive a Letter of Completion for your PGWP application.

Get my U of R Official Transcripts

An official transcript is a detailed record of your complete academic history at the University of Regina that includes an authorized signature. For information on how to request for your offical transcript vist:Transcripts | Registrar's Office, University of Regina (uregina.ca)

Apply for a PGWP but my Study Permit has already expired

If your study permit expires before you apply

If you don’t change your status to visitor and your study permit expires, you have up to 90 days after your study permit expires to apply for a PGWP and restore your status as a student.

To restore your status as a student, you must

  • apply online for your PGWP and pay the correct fee ($255) and
  • pay the fee to restore your status as a student ($350)

You can’t work until your study permit and work permit have been approved.

If you don’t apply within the 90 days, or if the 90 days have already passed, you must leave Canada.

For more information, visit: Work in Canada after you graduate: How to apply - Canada.ca

Frequently Asked Questions

I am currently enrolled in an 8-month program. Am I eligible for a PGWP?

Visit the IRCC Website

I am currently enrolled in a distance learning program. Am I eligible for a PGWP?

Visit the IRCC Website

Can I apply for my Post-Graduation Work permit (PGWP) at a port of entry?

You should not apply for a PGWP to the Canada Border Services Agency at a port of entry.

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I have applied for my PGWP. When will I receive it?

Visit the IRCC Website to view current processing time

It has been over 1 month since I applied and I have not yet received my PGWP. How can I contact IRCC?

Visit the IRCC Website

I have now graduated. When am I eligible to work full time?

Visit the IRCC Website

Can I work off-campus if I have applied for my PGWP?

Visit the IRCC Website

How do I apply for Permanent Residency through the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP)?