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PR after Study in Canada
The usual route is: post-Graduation Work Permit (up to 3 years, depending on program length and eligibility), express Entry (Canadian Experience Class) after skilled work in Canada and provincial Nominee Programs, some with streams for graduates. Rules change often, so plan with the latest official guidance.
- PGWP up to 3 years depending on program length
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PR after Study in Canada
The usual route is: post-Graduation Work Permit (up to 3 years, depending on program length and eligibility), express Entry (Canadian Experience Class) after skilled work in Canada and provincial Nominee Programs, some with streams for graduates. Rules change often, so plan with the latest official guidance.
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Official sources: IRCC — Study permit
Canada at a glance
- Work during study
- Up to 24 hours a week off campus during academic sessions; full time in scheduled breaks
- Minimum pay
- Set by each province — for example C$17.60 an hour in Ontario from October 2025 and C$17.85 in British Columbia from June 2025
- After graduation
- PGWP up to 3 years depending on program length
- Longer term
- Express Entry (Canadian Experience Class) after skilled work in Canada; Provincial Nominee Programs, some with streams for graduates
Pathway
Typical route from student to settlement in Canada
- 01
Stage 1
Post-Graduation Work Permit (up to 3 years, depending on program length and eligibility)
- 02
Stage 2
Express Entry (Canadian Experience Class) after skilled work in Canada
- 03
Stage 3
Provincial Nominee Programs, some with streams for graduates
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What helps
Local experience
Skilled work in the country counts in most points systems.
Language
Local-language skills matter outside English-speaking countries.
Clean record
Follow every visa condition, including work-hour limits.
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Up to 24 hours a week off campus during academic sessions; full time in scheduled breaks
Set by each province — for example C$17.60 an hour in Ontario from October 2025 and C$17.85 in British Columbia from June 2025
PGWP up to 3 years depending on program length
Possible routes: Post-Graduation Work Permit (up to 3 years, depending on program length and eligibility), Express Entry (Canadian Experience Class) after skilled work in Canada and Provincial Nominee Programs, some with streams for graduates.
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