Canada has made changes to its Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) policy so that international students who graduate from college degree programs are exempted from the condition of a specific field of study requirement.
The condition was for graduates from universities and colleges.’The Economic Times’ informs that this is one of the steps taken by the Canadian government to simplify the international education sector. The previous requirement, implemented in 2024, had specifically targeted just college graduates, not university students.
The news had reported that it was part of the series of steps being taken by the Canadian government to place greater emphasis on international education, as noted in a report by ICEF Monitor.
College graduates are no longer required to meet the PGWP field of study requirement,” says CEO of Canadian Bureau for International Education Larissa Bezo.
The new guidelines state students graduating from bachelor’s or master’s degree levels from Canadian colleges and universities were eligible under the PGWP, provided they met language requirements.
But industry observers did say that it will take time for colleges to get back on their feet in traditional markets overseas, especially because previous immigration policies have derailed operations, with the impact being less intense for universities.
The PGWP program is highly established and well regarded among international students, and the changes occurring next are anticipated to spur recruitment activity at Canadian colleges.
With the field-of-study restriction eliminated, institutions can now target a broader segment of foreign degree graduates, strengthening their recruitment potential in the international education market.
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