International graduates of college bachelor’s programs will no longer have to meet field of study requirements to be eligible for a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP).
Prior to this change, graduates from university bachelor's programs were exempt from field of study requirements, but graduates of college bachelor's programs were not.
New field of study requirements: As of November 1, 2024, graduates must have completed a program linked to a labor market shortage to be eligible for a PGWP.
As of March 2025: College bachelor's program graduates no longer need to meet the field of study requirement.
Other programs: Graduates from non-bachelor's college, polytechnic, non-university programs, and certain university programs still need to meet field of study requirements.
Language proficiency: All PGWP applicants after November 1, 2024, must meet new language proficiency requirements.