Exploring Alternatives to Post-Graduation Work Permit for International Students

For international students who missed out on a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP), there are alternative work permit options available based on various circumstances affecting eligibility.

Discover Your Options:

LMIA-Based Job Offer: If you have an LMIA-based job offer, you could qualify for an employer-specific work permit.

IEC Work Permit: Citizens aged 18-35 from specific countries may be eligible for an IEC work permit.

  • Andorra;
  • Australia;
  • Austria;
  • Belgium;
  • Chile;
  • Costa Rica;
  • Croatia;
  • Czech Republic;
  • Denmark;
  • Estonia;
  • France;
  • Germany;
  • Greece;
  • Hong Kong;
  • Ireland;
  • Italy;
  • Japan;
  • Latvia;
  • Lithuania;
  • Luxembourg;
  • Mexico;
  • Netherlands;
  • New Zealand;
  • Norway;
  • Poland;
  • Portugal;
  • San Marino;
  • Slovakia;
  • Slovenia;
  • South Korea;
  • Spain;
  • Sweden;
  • Switzerland;
  • Taiwan;
  • Ukraine; or
  • United Kingdom.

Expedited Work Permit: If you have a job offer from specific companies, you may qualify for an expedited employer-specific work permit.

  • Ada Support Inc;
  • AlayaCare;
  • CellCarta;
  • Clarius Mobile Health;
  • Clio;
  • Duchesnay Pharmaceutical Group (DPG);
  • Lightspeed Co