Temporary policy changes to the Post-Graduation Work Permit Program
The distance learning facilitation measures has been updated and new guidelines are provided regarding distance learning for students who start their program of study between September 1, 2022, and August 31, 2023. The instructions explain that, for these students, time spent studying outside of Canada until August 31, 2023, will be counted toward the overall length of the post-graduation work permit (PGWP) if it constitutes less than 50% of the program.
The instructions add guidelines that IRCC officers will use to assess PGWP applications for students enrolled in a PGWP-eligible program between March 2020 and August 31, 2022, and for students starting a program of study between September 1, 2022, and August 31, 2023
