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The Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will implement changes to the post-graduation work permit (PGWP) programme from November 1. Canadian government has introduced changes in PGWP’s language requirements, proof of language ability and field of study requirement.
A candidate must demonstrate skills in reading, writing, listening and speaking sections. The test results must be less than 2 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.
Additionally, 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 5 broad categories: agriculture and agri-food; healthcare; science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM); trade; transport.
Some of the old regulations are also still in place. To be eligible for a PGWP, the candidate must continue to meet the general and physical location eligibility requirements (even after November 1, 2024) and complete a study programme at a PGWP eligible designated learning institution.
This announcement comes a little after the Canadian government on September 19 announced a further reduction in the intake cap on international student study permits for 2025. As a part of ongoing efforts of managing the volume of temporary resident arrivals in the country, IRCC announced a further reduction in study permits for 2025 based on a 10 per cent reduction from the 2024 target of 485,000 new study permits issued.
