US EditionCanada Is Cutting Down on Eligibility for Student Work Permits
- Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada updated the Post-Graduation Work Permit eligibility on June 25, 2025, in Canada affecting international students.
- The update removes 178 fields of study linked to jobs no longer facing long-term labour shortages and adds 119 new fields aligned with labour needs.
- Students applying for study permits on or after November 1, 2024, in non-degree programs must graduate from the updated eligible list to qualify for the PGWP.
- The total number of eligible programs has increased to 920, with important new inclusions in sectors such as medical fields, community support, teaching, and skilled occupations, while graduates from university degree programs continue to be exempt from restrictions related to their field of study.
- Students who applied before June 25, 2025, retain eligibility under previous rules, and all PGWP applicants must meet language proficiency standards based on study level.
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Ottawa has changed its requirements for post-study work permits, adding more than 100 fields of study to its list of eligible programs that students can complete before applying for work visas. Meanwhile, 178 formerly eligible fields have now been cut. The move is part of broader student visa changes first announced in November 2024. The changes require international students who want to qualify for a post-graduation work permit to complete a pr…
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