On June 25, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) updated the list of educational programs eligible for the Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP). This revision aims to better align the PGWP eligibility criteria with Canada’s evolving labour market needs.
On July 4, 2025, IRCC reinstated the 178 fields of study that were removed from PGWP eligibility effective June 25, 2025. Students who submitted study‑permit applications between June 25 and July 4, 2025 in any of those fields are still considered eligible for a PGWP. These restored fields will remain eligible until the next IRCC update, expected in early 2026.
Visit IRCC'’s PGWP page and search by your program’s CIP code.
Schools have access to the updated eligibility list and can guide you if changes impact your pathway.
According to Varinder Johal, head of legal at BorderPass, "The best first step for students is to request written confirmation of PGWP eligibility from their Designated Learning Institution.”
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