Post-Graduation Work Permit Online Application
Step1: Plan in Advance (3-8 months before finishing your program)
- Attend one of the Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) workshops
- Apply to Graduate through the UWinsite Student Portal
Step2: Preparation (After finishing your final exams)
- Gather your graduation eligibility letter from ask.uwindsor.ca (ask.UWindsor - How do I receive a Graduation Eligibility Letter?) and your unofficial transcript from your UWinsite Student Portal (ask.UWindsor - How do I get a copy of my Academic Transcript?) (ensure that the transcript says "all degree requirements have been met" at the bottom of the application) prove you have met the degree requirements.
- Create MYCIC account
- Fill out the online questionnaire and application form.
- Scan all supporting documents
Step3: Review & Submit Application (After finishing your final exams)
- Make an appointment on mySuccess with an International Student Advisor to review the application.
- Upload application forms and supporting documents
- Pay & submit the application
- Save a copy of the application form and supporting documents for your future reference
- Save a copy of your application confirmation
Step4: Application Status/Decision
- Contact IRCC call centre (1-888-242-2100) for the application update if it takes longer than the regular processing time
- Make an appointment on mySuccess with an International Student Advisor if the application is refused or additional documents are required
- Once you receive the work permit, you can apply for a Temporary Resident Visa (TRV).
Checklist
Proof of Completed Studies
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Gather your graduation eligibility letter form by requesting it from ask.uwindsor.ca (ask.UWindsor - How do I receive a Graduation Eligibility Letter?) and your unofficial transcript from your UWinsite Student Portal (ask.UWindsor - How do I get a copy of my Academic Transcript?) (ensure that the transcript says "all degree requirements have been met" at the bottom of the application) prove you have met the degree requirements.
Proof of Identity
- A valid passport
- A valid study permit
- Recent passport-size photo
Proof of English Language Proficiency
- You must prove your English or French language skills with a minimum level of Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLB) 7 in English or Niveaux de competence linguistique canadiens (NCLC) 7 in French in all 4 language areas. Find out what your language level is based on your language test results.
Medical Report (if applicable)
- You might be required to take a medical exam if you intend to work one of the jobs that require a medical exam.
- An E-medical Receipt may be required if you have done a medical exam within the last 12 months or have lived in a designated country that requires a medical exam for more than 6 months in the past 12 months. (Note that Canada is not a designated country.) Note: If you don’t have the e-medical receipt, please draft a simple explanation letter and upload to the medical report field.
Payment
- When you apply for a PGWP, you must pay $100 CAD open work permit holder fee and $155 CAD work permit processing fee.
- $85 Biometrics fee (if applicable)
Letter of Explanation (optional)
- recommend if you have any part time semesters or authorized/unauthorized leave of absence
Working after completing your program
Once you apply to graduate your status will be "conditionally eligible or applied to graduate"
You may work until your status in uwinsite is changes"approved". Once your status is approved, you must stop working and apply your PGWP to be eligible to work again.