Permanent Residency And Work Permit Options To Stay In Canada
In today's video update, let's go through your permanent residency and work permit options to stay in Canada.
Do you wish to remain in Canada after your Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP)? If yes, then there are several routes you can choose depending on your plans and personal circumstances.
The PGWP is a single opportunity, and there are no extensions. Typically, it lasts as long as your study program. For instance, if you accomplished a one-year credential, you receive a PGWP for one year. The maximum validity of the PGWP is up to three years.
As an open work permit, a PGWP lets you be employed anywhere in Canada. However, suppose you want to apply for Canadian immigration. In that case, it will help you get a job in a "skilled" occupation.
This term, "skilled," nowadays directs towards occupations which Canada classes into skill levels 0, A, and B on the National Occupational Classification (NOC). These skill levels will vary in 2022 when the latest occupation classification system becomes operative. You can check your occupation's skill level at the government website.