International students who have completed their master’s degree programme, even under two years, are now eligible to apply for a 3-year Post-Graduation Work Permit Program (PGWP), according to the recent update in the Canadian government’s rules for international students.   According to the updated guidelines, students who have enrolled in Course Licensing Agreement programs will no longer be eligible for PGWP. In addition to this, special measures to be taken for the promotion of distance education and PGWP validity have been extended till 31 August 2024. “In recognition that graduates of master’s degree programs are excellent candidates to succeed in Canada’s labour market and potentially transition to permanent residence, you could be eligible for a 3-year PGWP even if the length of their study program may have been less than two years,” wrote Department of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada on social networking platform X. All about Canada’s Post-Graduation Work Permit Foreign students in Canada are given a Post-Graduation Work Permit to be eligible for a job in the country after completing their studies. To …