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Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP)

The Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) may allow international graduates of specific eligible programs to work in Québec after their studies.

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The Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP)

The PGWP is a program under the authority of the Government of Canada, which remains the official reference source at all times.

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What is the PGWP?
The Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) is an open work permit allowing graduates from a Designated Learning Institution (DLI), such as LaSalle College, to work in Canada.
The PGWP aims to provide international students with an opportunity to work in Canada after completing their studies.
General Eligibility Requirements
To be eligible for the PGWP, you must:
Have completed a study program at a DLI and meet program requirements.
Have maintained full-time student status in Canada throughout each term of your program.
Have completed a program of at least 8 months leading to a diploma or certificate from a post-secondary DLI, such as LaSalle College.
Learn more about the general eligibility requirements
New Requirements (Effective November 1, 2024)
If you apply for the PGWP after November 1, 2024, additional conditions apply:
Language skills: Provide proof of English or French proficiency with a level 5 according to the CLB or NCLC.
Field of study: Obtain a diploma in an eligible field of study*.
_{*Students who applied for a study permit before November 1 are not affected by this new eligibility criterion.}
_{*Revised list as of June 25, 2025.}
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Field of Study and Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) Eligibility (Updated June 25, 2025)
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has updated the eligibility criteria for fields of study that qualify for the Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP). These changes came into effect on June 25, 2025, and aim to revise certain PGWP eligibility requirements. The list of programs (or specializations) on our website reflects these updates and includes those that meet the new PGWP criteria. With training programs aligned to market needs, LaSalle College remains a leading designated learning institution in Québec.
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Our Programs Eligible for the PGWP

Computer Science Technology

Profile: Profile in Programming
Technical Diploma of College Studies (DCS)

LaSalle College Montréal's Computer Science Technology (Profile in Programming) DCS program propels you straight towards a promising career with excellent job prospects.

Computer Science Technology

Profile: Profile in Network and Security Management
Technical Diploma of College Studies (DCS)

LaSalle College Montréal's DCS in Computer Science Technology (Profile in Network and Security Management) is the key to managing physical and cloud networks.

Computer Science Technology

Profile: Profile in Video Game Programming
Technical Diploma of College Studies (DCS)

Launch your career in video game programming and take it to the next level with LaSalle College Montréal's DCS in Computer Science Technology (Profile in Video Game Programming)!

Early Childhood Education

Technical Diploma of College Studies (DCS)

LaSalle College Montréal's Early Childhood Education DCS program provides training to work with children with confidence.

Special Care Counselling

Technical Diploma of College Studies (DCS)

Are you a people person and a good listener? LaSalle College Montréal's Special Care Counselling DCS is for you!

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

Attestation of College Studies (ACS)

Pursue a successful AI career in sectors such as FinTech, video games, and cybersecurity with LaSalle College Montréal's Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning program (ACS).

Early Childhood Education

Attestation of College Studies (ACS)

LaSalle College Montréal’s ACS program in Early Childhood Education offers training to confidently work with children.

Information Technology Programmer-Analyst

Attestation of College Studies (ACS)

Learn to identify user information needs, model data, and manage network applications in LaSalle College Montréal's Information Technology Programmer-Analyst program (ACS).

Network Management

Attestation of College Studies (ACS)

Develop computer skills in network management with LaSalle College Montréal's Network Management program (ACS).

FAQ about the PGWP

In the event of a discrepancy between the information on our website and FAQ, and that on the official Government of Canada website, the information on the Government of Canada website shall prevail.

Is LaSalle College a Designated Learning Institution (DLI)?

What is the deadline after graduation to apply for the PGWP?

Can I continue working after my studies while waiting for my PGWP?

How to apply for a PGWP?

What if I am currently a LaSalle College student in a program that is not PGWP-eligible?

How do I demonstrate my language proficiency level?

To measure your language proficiency in English or French, the Canadian government uses the Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLB) for English and the Niveaux de compétence linguistique canadiens (NCLC) for French.

You must demonstrate your level in the following four skills: reading, writing, listening, and speaking. Your test results must be less than 2 years old at the time you submit your application.

Explore accepted language tests here

Which study programs meet a nationally identified labor need?

If I am not eligible for the PGWP, does that mean I can never work in Canada after graduation?

Who is responsible for processing PGWP applications?

What if I was already in the process and my program is no longer on the revised list as of June 25, 2025?

If you have already obtained your study permit or submitted your application before June 25, 2025, these changes do not apply to you. You remain eligible for the Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP), even if your program no longer appears on the updated list, as long as it was included at the time of your application.

Here are the programs that were eligible prior to June 25, 2025:

574.CO (profile 574.CX) – 3D Production and Image Synthesis ;
410.GE (profile 410.GE) – Administration and Management Technology, e-Commerce Profile ;
410.GE (profile 410.GN) – Administration and Management Technology, Digital Marketing Profile ;
322.A1 – Early Childhood Education ;
420.B0 (420.BP) – Computer Science Technology, Programming Profile ;
420.B0 (420.BX) – Computer Science Technology, Video Game Programming Profile ;
420.B0 (420.BR) – Computer Science Technology, Network and Security Management ;
NTA.1C – Graphic Design ;
LCA.5G – Transportation Logistics ;
LEA.3Q – Information Technology Programmer-Analyst ;
LEA.99 – Network Management ;
LEA.DQ – Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning ;
JEE.0K – Early Childhood Education.

If you have not yet submitted your study permit application but your CAQ has already been approved or is in process, it is possible to change your program (ACS or DCS) without submitting a new CAQ application. You only need to inform Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada of the program change.

Québec Experience Program (PEQ)

Interested in the PEQ instead?

The PEQ is a program that allows international graduates to potentially settle permanently in Quebec after their studies.

Learn more about the PEQ

Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP)

The Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP)

What is the PGWP?

General Eligibility Requirements

New Requirements (Effective November 1, 2024)

Field of Study and Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) Eligibility (Updated June 25, 2025)

Our Programs Eligible for the PGWP

FAQ about the PGWP

Québec Experience Program (PEQ)

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