Canada relaxes post-graduate work permit rules, lifts field-of-study restrictions

Canada relaxes post-graduate work permit rules, lifts field-of-study restrictions

Canada has introduced changes to its Post-Graduation Work
Permit (PGWP) rules, removing the field-of-study requirement for international
students graduating from college degree programs.

 

This update, which applies to both college and university
graduates, aims to simplify regulations and make Canada’s international
education sector more accessible.

 

Previously, the field-of-study requirement, introduced in
2024, applied only to college graduates, leaving university graduates
unaffected.

 

According to The Economic Times, this rule was part of a
broader government initiative to tighten oversight of international education,
as highlighted in a report by ICEF Monitor.

 

With the latest adjustment, students graduating from any
Canadian bachelor’s or master’s degree program—whether from a college or
university—will now qualify for the PGWP, provided they meet language
requirements.

 

The policy shift is expected to benefit Canadian colleges,
which have traditionally attracted large numbers of international students,
particularly in business-related programs.

 

These institutions are recognized for equipping students
with in-demand skills for the Canadian job market.

 

By eliminating the field-of-study restriction, the
government aims to enhance the appeal of Canadian colleges to international
students, making them more competitive in global recruitment efforts.

Source: Canada relaxes post-graduate work permit rules, lifts field-of-study restrictions

 - NigerianEye

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