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Post-Graduation Work Permit limited to specified fields

In force Visa & immigration

From 7 February 2025, Post-Graduation Work Permit eligibility at public colleges and specified non-degree programs was limited to students graduating in listed fields of study tied to long-term labour-market shortages (agriculture, construction, healthcare, skilled trades, STEM, transport). University-degree graduates remained eligible regardless of field.

Who it affects

International students in non-university programs; universities remained unaffected.

Sources

Primary: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada ↗

Corroborating: Government of Canada ↗

Verified 2026-04-21 · methodology · report a correction