Post-Graduate Work Permit (PGWP) Canada: Colleges, Eligibility & Duration

🎓 PGWP in 2026 isn’t automatic — it’s strategic. As of January 2026, IRCC has kept PGWP eligibility tightly aligned with labour-market priority fields to bring predictability for current students and institutions. Only programs connected to Healthcare, STEM, Skilled Trades, Transport, and Agriculture continue to offer reliable post-graduation work permit pathways. Here’s the key shift students must understand 👇 A diploma alone is no longer enough. If your field of study doesn’t match Canada’s

🚨 New PGWP Rules Effective Nov 1, 2024! 🚨 Big changes are coming to the Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) program in Canada. Starting November 1st, international students will face new language proficiency and eligibility criteria based on their field of study. 🔑 Key Updates Include: University grads must achieve CLB 7, and college grads need CLB 5 in English proficiency. Graduates in high-demand fields like healthcare, STEM, skilled trades, and more will have a better chance of securing a 3