PGWP Update July 2025: Eligible Fields of Study and CIP Code Changes
Post Graduate Work Permit - Field of Study and CIP code changes - July 2025
Post Graduate Work Permit - Field of Study and CIP code changes - July 2025
Starting March 19, 2024, your spouse or common-law partner may be eligible for an open work permit. Your spouse or partner must meet the eligibility criteria listed below to be eligible for an open work permit as your spouse or common-law partner.
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has recently updated the list of eligible fields of study for the Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) program, reflecting the evolving needs of Canada’s labour market. This update is particularly significant for international students pursuing non-degree programs (diplomas and certificates) who aim to work in Canada after completing their studies.What’s New as of July 4, 2025?On July 4, 2025, IRCC reinstated several fields of study that had been removed on June 25, 2025. These fields are now eligible again for PGWP, and will remain eligible until the next list update expected in early 2026.👉 If you applied for your study permit between June 25 and…
(IRCC) announced significant changes to the eligibility criteria for open work permits (OWPs) for family members of temporary residents. These changes, effective January 21, 2025