"Will I be granted a work visa for 1 or 3 years?" - This is a question frequently asked by students and graduates of 1-year programs who aim to secure the opportunity to get the maximum Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) duration of 3 years.
Let's delve into the details of Canada's immigration policy:
Additional advantages of pursuing a second educational program (aside from the 3-year PGWP):
✔️ You can work an unlimited number of hours between the two programs (up to 150 days) - provided that you were a full-time student in the last semester of your first program.
✔️ You have the flexibility to switch colleges or universities, expanding your network in Canada.
✔️ Some educational institutions offer Loyalty Scholarships if a student stays for a second program at the same university.
✔️ It becomes easier to invite your spouse or family members to Canada because you will have more reasons to justify their arrival.
✔️ You have the opportunity to make a more informed choice for your second program, aligning it with the profession you have a better understanding of after completing the first program.
We would be happy to assist you in selecting a second program that best suits your transition to working in Canada, which you will be applying for when seeking Permanent Resident status.
Let's delve into the details of Canada's immigration policy:
- If a student has studied at an accredited Canadian university and completed a 1-year program (which typically involves 2 or 3 academic semesters or 8-12 months of study), they can expect a PGWP for a duration of 1 calendar year (a full 12 months).
- If a student has completed a program that spans 2, 3, or 4 years, they can anticipate a PGWP for a duration of 3 calendar years (a full 36 months).
- Those who have completed two 1-year educational programs should also receive a 3-year post-graduation work permit. This is why this path is often referred to as "1+1=3."
Additional advantages of pursuing a second educational program (aside from the 3-year PGWP):
✔️ You can work an unlimited number of hours between the two programs (up to 150 days) - provided that you were a full-time student in the last semester of your first program.
✔️ You have the flexibility to switch colleges or universities, expanding your network in Canada.
✔️ Some educational institutions offer Loyalty Scholarships if a student stays for a second program at the same university.
✔️ It becomes easier to invite your spouse or family members to Canada because you will have more reasons to justify their arrival.
✔️ You have the opportunity to make a more informed choice for your second program, aligning it with the profession you have a better understanding of after completing the first program.
We would be happy to assist you in selecting a second program that best suits your transition to working in Canada, which you will be applying for when seeking Permanent Resident status.