How Canada’s changes in post study work visa may affect your application

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As per the updated requirements, candidates will now have to provide proof of language ability to meet the language requirements for the PGWP when they submit application. Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLB) will be used as proof of language for English, and Niveaux de compétence linguistique canadien (NCLC) for French.

The updated rules also state that if the candidate’s study programme has a field of study requirement, the candidate must graduate from a programme linked to certain occupations in long-term shortage. The fields of study are divided into fve categories: agriculture and agri-food; healthcare; science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM); trade; transport.

Aspirants should note that the regulation of meeting the general and physical location eligibility requirements will stay in place even after November 1, 2024. Candidates will still need to complete a study programme at a PGWP eligible designated learning institution.

Additionally, the candidate will have to demonstrate skills in reading, writing, listening and speaking sections. The test results must be less than two years old when the candidates submit application. IRCC will accept language test results from Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program (CELPIP), IELTS and PTE Core for English. TEF Canada: Test d’évaluation de français and TCF Canada: Test de connaissance du français will be accepted for French.

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