Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) Nov 2019.pdf · 2020. 7. 27. · Work full-time after you submit...
Transcript of Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) Nov 2019.pdf · 2020. 7. 27. · Work full-time after you submit...
Post-gradua+onEmploymentforInterna+onalStudentsinCanada
International and Exchange Student Centre
Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP)
Presented by: Heidi Liu, RCIC
International Student Advisor November 27, 2019
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https://iesc.uwo.ca/
Activities for International Students • Orientation
• Start Strong Strategies for Academic Success
• Peer Guide Program
• English Conversation Program
• Immigration Information and Assistance
• Social Events and Trips
• International Student Network
• Global Café
• Canada Eh - Transition to Canada Series
• Income Tax Information Sessions
519-661-2111 ext. 86744 [email protected]
Post-graduation Work Permit-PGWP “One+me”gi<forinterna+onalstudentstogainCanadianworkexperience
AnOPENworkpermit
– Doyouneedajoboffertoapply?
– Canyouworkforanyemployer?
– CanyouworkanywhereinCanada?
– Canyouworkatanyjobs?
– Doesthejobneedtoberelatedtoyourdegree?
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You are eligible for a PGWP if you meet all of the following criteria…
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CurrentlyholdvalidtemporarystatusinCanada• Studypermitexpiresasofexpirydateor90daysa<eryoucompleteyourstudies• orhavele<Canada
Avalidstudypermitatsomepointduringthe180days• Youhave180daystoapplyforPGWPa<erschoolissuesyourfinalmarks
Completedastudyprogram• ataneligibleDLI• atleast8monthslong• leadingtoadegree,diplomaorcer+ficate
Maintainedfull-+mestudentstatus• exceptfinalsessionorleaveofabsence(casebycase)
ReceivedfinaltranscriptsANDaPGWPleYer• fromRegistrar’sOffice
You are not eligible for a PGWP if you…
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AlreadyreceivedaPGWP• Exceptyoudidn’treceiveafulllengthofPGWPduetoyourpassportexpirydate
StudiedEnglishorFrenchasasecondlanguage• Ortookgeneralinterestorself-improvementcourses
Par+cipatedinorarearecipientofthefollowingawards/scholarships:• GlobalAffairsCanada(GAC)• GovernmentofCanadaAwardsProgramfundedbyGAC• EqualOpportunityScholarship,Canada–Chile• Canada–ChinaScholars’ExchangeProgram• Organiza+onofAmericanStatesFellowshipsProgram
Completedthemajorityofastudyprogrambydistancelearning• Onlinecourses,e-learningorcorrespondence
Completedastudyprogramatanon-Canadianins+tu+onlocatedinCanada• RegardlessofthelengthofstayinCanada
Continuous, full-time studies in Canada?
§ TakingaLEAVEOFABSENCEformedicalorpersonalreasonscouldmakeyouineligibleforaPGWP,evenifWesternUniversityapprovesyourleaveofabsence.
§ Reducingyourcourseload,makingyouaPART-TIMEstudent,willmakeyouineligibleforaPGWP
***Part-+mestatusduringtheFINALacademicsessiononly,ispermi?ed***
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Programs with an overseas component?
§ YouareeligibleforthePGWP. However,
§ ThelengthofthePGWPisbasedonthelengthofstudy+meinCanada.
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Length of the PGWP StudentsmaybeeligibleforaWorkPermitthatisvalidforupto3years
(dependingonthelengthoftheirprogramofstudy).
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Officiallengthofprogram PGWPvalidity
<8months NOTELIGIBLE
>8months&<2years
Uptothesamelengthasyourprogram
2yearsormore 3years
a16-23month,full-+megraduateprogramwithnobreaks
APGWPmaybeissuedfor3years
LengthofProgram Lengthofstudies Workpermitdura+on
3-yearBachelordegree 3years(full-+me)
4-yearBachelordegree 4years(full-+me)+0.5years(part-+me)
6-termMastersdegree* 6terms=2years
6-termMastersdegree* 3terms=1year
4-term(16months)Mastersdegree*
4terms=1year,4months
3-termMastersdegree* 3terms=1year
4-yearPhD* 4+years(full-+me)
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* Graduate studies - No breaks
3-years
3-years
3-years
3-years
3-years
1-year
3-years
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LengthofProgram Workpermitdura+on
4-yearBA(2018)+3-termMA(2019)4-yearBA(2016)+3-termMA(2019)*1-yearcollegegraduatecer+ficate(2018)+3-termMA(2019)4-yearBSc+6monthprofessionaldiploma
8-monthprogrampre-requisiteprogramatWELC(ESL)+3-termMA
3-years
1-year When combining two PGWP-eligible programs of at least 8 months long, the second program must be completed within two years of completing the first program
3-years
3-years MUST apply for PGWP within 180 days of completing BSc (The 6 month diploma program doesn’t qualify for PGWP)
1-year
Documents needed for PGWP application
§ PGWPleYerandfinaltranscriptsfromRegistrar’sOffice
§ Applica+onform§ Photocopyofpassport§ DigitalPhotograph§ Applica+onfees:$255
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How to request a PGWP letter
Completefinalexamsordefendthesis
ApplyforGradua+ononStudentCentre
Yourfaculty/departmentassessyourgradestoconfirmyoumeetrequirementsforgradua+on(adjudica+on)
*Systemwillbeupdatedattheendofadjudica+on,(whenStudentCentralisabletoproduceyourPGWPleYer)
RequestPGWPleYerfromStudentCentralinperson,faxormail(can’tbedonebyemailoronline)
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How do you know a PGWP letter is available?
StudentCentre Academics My
AcademicsViewMyGrades
GradeReport-
Completed
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Work Authorization After Completion of Studies
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Part-+meworkoffcampus
Can’twork Full-+mework
Dateyoucompletestudies
Dateschoolconfirmscomple+on(OrStudyPermitexpires)
DatePGWPapplica+onsubmiYed
Work full-time after you submit PGWP application
§ HadavalidstudypermitwhenyousubmiYedyourPGWPapplica+on
§ Completedyourstudyprogram§ Wereeligibletoworkoff-campuswithoutaworkpermitwhilestudying
§ Didn’tworkmorehoursthanyouwereallowedto
***Youmuststopworkingthedayyouareno+fiedbyIRCCthatyourapplica+onisrefused.***
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In-Canada• Applica+ontoChangeCondi+ons,ExtendMyStayorRemaininCanadaasaWorker
• ApplyonlineusingyourGCKeyaccount;or• Applybypaper(sendtoCaseProcessingCentre)
Overseas• Applica+onforaWorkPermitmadeOutsideofCanada• ApplyonlineusingyourGCKeyaccount;or• ApplybypaperusingaVisaApplica+onCentre(VAC)
UponarrivaltoCanada(byplane)• ApplybypaperusinganApplica+onforaWorkPermitmadeOutsideofCanada• YouMUSTalsohaveavalideTAorTRV• YouMUSThaveALLofyourdocumentsreadyonboard
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HowdoIapply?
Temporary Resident Visa (TRV)
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Most people need a valid temporary resident visa (TRV) in their passport in order to travel to and re-enter Canada.
If you are a citizen of a visa-exempt country, you must have a valid
electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) and a passport to travel to and re-enter
Canada. An eTA is valid for 5 years. You do not need a visa as well.
YoucanapplyforanewTRVinyourpassportfromwithinCanadaAFTERyoureceiveyourPGWP
Social Insurance Number (SIN)
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Ø 9-digit number that you need to work in Canada or to have access to government
programs/benefits Ø Your number! You are responsible for protecting your SIN. Ø Your employer will require your SIN in order to verify that you may work in Canada
and in order to deduct proper payroll tax deductions
Ø Everyone in Canada who earns income must file an Income Tax Return (due April 30th of each year) with Canada Revenue Agency
***You can continue using your SIN while waiting for PGWP application decision even if it expires when your study permit expires.***
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Dominion Public Building 457 Richmond Street
London, Ontario
Social Insurance Number - SIN
Bring your passport and study permit or work permit. (Photocopies will not be accepted)
Spouses and Common-Law partners of PGWP holders
Yourspouseorcommon-lawpartneriseligibletoapplyforanOPENworkpermitIfyou…- holdaPGWPandisemployedinaNOC0,AorBoccupa+onYourspouse/common-lawpartner’sworkpermitwillbevalidforthesameperiodof+measyourworkpermit.
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IESC’s Immigration Services
iesc.uwo.ca
519-661-2111 ext. 89309
Drop-ins or appointments
Workshops
IESCInterna+onalStudentAdvisingDrop-inHours
Monday 10am-12pm1pm-3pm
Tuesday 1pm-3pm
Wednesday 10am-12pm1pm-3pm
Thursday 10am-12pm1pm-3pm
Friday 10am-12pm1pm-3pm
IESC International Student Advising Drop-in Hours
v Onafirst-come,first-servedbasis
v Approximately10minutesperstudent
v At2ndfloorofIGAB
Q & A
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