The government has taken this new measure to reduce flagpolling. Flagpolling occurs when temporary residents of Canada bypass the normal wait times to apply online for a permit to leave the country for work or study. In such a situation, the government has taken the decision.
Foreign nationals cannot apply for PG permit
The Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) will no longer be valid for entry into Canada. The Government of Canada has halted entry to foreign nationals through the PDWP. Applications for the Foreign National Post-Graduation Work Permit are closed after June 21, 2024. The Government of Canada has instructed border services officers not to consider post-graduation work permit applications for entry into Canada.According to a statement from the Government of Canada, foreign nationals can no longer apply for a post-graduation work permit at the border. This decision will come into effect with immediate effect.
Can apply PGWP from within Canada
Applicants can apply for the PGWP from within Canada if their study permit has not expired. Applicants who apply for their work permit while their study permit is still valid may be allowed to work without a permit pending a decision on the work permit application. This rule does not apply to a foreign national who has submitted an application to extend their study permit and is studying.And they will have to wait until they receive their new study permit to be eligible. Applicants whose study permit becomes invalid or expires before applying for a work permit will not be eligible to apply from Canada.
Applicants who do not have the ability to apply for a work permit in Canada can submit their application electronically for processing outside Canada. Applicants can submit applications electronically if they reside in Canada. They must maintain their status as visitors until they receive an actual work permit. However, they are not eligible to work while waiting for a decision on their PGWP application.
What is Canada's work permit?
A Post-Graduation Work Permit in Canada allows anyone to live and work in Canada after completing their studies. The Post-Graduation Work Permit allows you to stay in Canada and work full-time for up to 3 years after graduating from a Canadian post-secondary institution. Graduating from an education program of at least 8 months to be eligible to apply for a postgraduate work permit in Canada,Must have completed an undergraduate or graduate program from a Canadian university. You must apply for a work permit within 180 days of the issuance of your final marks for the permit.