{"id":283,"date":"2023-03-12T13:13:38","date_gmt":"2023-03-12T13:13:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rutvnews.com\/?p=283"},"modified":"2023-04-05T21:04:28","modified_gmt":"2023-04-05T21:04:28","slug":"canada-student-visa-pgwp-permanent-residency","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rutvnews.com\/canada-student-visa-pgwp-permanent-residency","title":{"rendered":"PGWPs provide pathway to PR for international students"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The number of international students using the Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) Program in Canada as a pathway to permanent residency is increasing every year, according to a 2022 study by Statistics Canada. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The program allows eligible graduates of Canadian Designated Learning Institutions (DLIs) to work in Canada for a maximum of three years, providing valuable Canadian work experience that can aid in acquiring permanent residency in Canada.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The study found that the total number of PGWP holders in Canada rose steadily from 2008 to 2018, with a 528% increase in the number of holders during that time period. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Meanwhile, the 2013 graduating cohort saw 52% of its graduates obtain a PGWP five years later, highlighting the program’s growing popularity among international students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One reason for this popularity is the earning potential for PGWP holders. In 2018, the median average earnings for valid PGWP holders with positive T4 earnings was $26,800, up from $14,500 in 2008. This increase in earning potential across Canada has made the PGWP an attractive option for international students<\/a> looking to build a life in Canada.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Path to permanent residency<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Another reason for the program’s popularity is its usefulness as a tool for obtaining permanent residency in Canada. The work experience gained through a PGWP can prove beneficial for prospective permanent residents, as many permanent resident pathways in Canada reward candidates with Canadian work experience. In fact, according to Statistics Canada, almost three-quarters of all PGWP holders become permanent residents within five years of obtaining their PGWP.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It’s important to note that PGWPs are the main way for international students to work in Canada upon graduation from a Canadian DLI. The length of the permit will depend on the length of the post-secondary program from which the permit applicant graduated. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

PGWPs allow holders to work for any Canadian employer of their choice, providing valuable work experience and making it easier to transition to permanent residency in Canada.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The PGWP Program is becoming an increasingly important pathway to permanent residency for international students in Canada. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are an international student looking to build a life in Canada, it’s worth considering this program and learning more about its potential benefits.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

It allows eligible graduates of Canadian Designated Learning Institutions (DLIs) to work in Canada for a maximum of three years.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":25,"featured_media":284,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[49,23],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/rutvnews.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/283"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/rutvnews.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/rutvnews.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rutvnews.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/25"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rutvnews.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=283"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/rutvnews.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/283\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":383,"href":"https:\/\/rutvnews.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/283\/revisions\/383"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rutvnews.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/284"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/rutvnews.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=283"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rutvnews.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=283"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rutvnews.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=283"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}