Canada’s New List Of PGWP Eligible Fields Of Study Effective June 2025

Ottawa, June 25, 2025 — Canada’s International Student Program has undergone significant changes, with a major update to the Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) eligibility criteria announced today.

The Canadian government has introduced a revised list of eligible fields of study for international students in non-degree programs.

119 new fields of study are now eligible for PGWP, while 178 fields of study have been removed from the eligibility list effective today.

This move is part of a broader effort to streamline immigration pathways, particularly through the Express Entry system, and address critical shortages in key sectors like health care, education, and skilled trades.

This comprehensive guide dives into the details of the updated PGWP requirements, explores the implications for international students, and offers insights into how these changes could shape Canada’s immigration landscape.

Whether you’re a prospective student, a current international student, or simply curious about Canada’s evolving immigration policies, this article provides everything you need to know about the 2025 PGWP updates.

Key Changes to PGWP Eligibility in 2025

Effective June 25, 2025, the Canadian government has updated the list of eligible fields of study for international students in non-degree programs seeking a PGWP.

Here are the major updates:

1. 1. Addition of 119 New Fields of Study
      To address Canada’s long-term labour shortages, 119 new fields of study have been added to the PGWP-eligible list. These fields are primarily in high-demand sectors such as:
      • Health Care and Social Services: Programs related to nursing, medical laboratory technology, and social work
      • • Education: Early childhood education, teaching assistant programs, and other education-related fields.
        • Skilled Trades: Programs in carpentry, electrical work, plumbing, and other vocational trades.
      • These additions reflect Canada’s focus on filling gaps in industries critical to the country’s economic and social well-being.

1. 1. Removal of 178 Fields of Study
      Conversely, 178 fields of study that are no longer linked to occupations in long-term labour shortages have been removed from the PGWP-eligible list.
      • This change ensures that the program remains targeted toward Canada’s evolving labour market needs.
      • Students in these fields who applied for a study permit before June 25, 2025, will still be eligible for a PGWP if their program was on the list at the time of their application.

1. 1. Total Eligible Fields of Study
      As a result of these changes, there are now 929 fields of study eligible for a PGWP. The full list, organized by the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) system, is available on the official government website.
   2. Grandfathering Clause for Existing Students
      To ensure fairness, students who applied for a study permit before June 25, 2025, remain eligible for a PGWP if their field of study was on the eligible list at the time of their application, even if it has since been removed.

1. 1. Exemptions from the Field of Study Requirement
      Not all international students need to meet the new field of study requirement. You are exempt if:
      • You submitted your PGWP application before November 1, 2024, regardless of your program’s level of study.
      • • You graduated from a PGWP-eligible flight school.
        • You graduated with a bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degree.
        • • You applied for a study permit before November 1, 2024.

          For those who don’t meet these exemptions, the updated list of eligible fields of study will determine PGWP eligibility.

Full List of PGWP Eligible Study Programs

Education and Agriculture Study Programs List

CIP 2021 code	CIP 2021 Title
12.0506	Meat cutting/meat cutter
5.0210	Disability studies
5.0211	Deaf studies
13.0101	Education, general
13.0201	Bilingual and multilingual education
13.1001	Special education and teaching, general
13.1003	Education/teaching of individuals with hearing impairments including deafness
13.1005	Education/teaching of individuals with emotional disturbances
13.1006	Education/teaching of individuals with intellectual disabilities
13.1007	Education/teaching of individuals with multiple disabilities
13.1008	Education/teaching of individuals with orthopedic and other physical health impairments
13.1009	Education/teaching of individuals with vision impairments including blindness
13.1011	Education/teaching of individuals with specific learning disabilities
13.1012	Education/teaching of individuals with speech or language impairments
13.1013	Education/teaching of individuals with autism
13.1014	Education/teaching of individuals who are developmentally delayed
13.1015	Education/teaching of individuals in early childhood special education programs
13.1016	Education/teaching of individuals with traumatic brain injuries
13.1017	Education/teaching of individuals in elementary special education programs
13.1018	Education/teaching of individuals in junior high/middle school special education programs
13.1019	Education/teaching of individuals in secondary special education programs
13.1099	Special education and teaching, other
13.1207	Montessori teacher education
13.1208	Waldorf/Steiner teacher education
13.1210	Early childhood education and teaching
13.1501	Teaching assistants/aides, general
19.0706	Child development
19.0708	Child care and support services management
19.0709	Child care provider/assistant
19.0711	Early childhood and family studies
13.1202	Elementary education and teaching
13.1203	Junior high/intermediate/middle school education and teaching
13.1205	Secondary education and teaching
13.1206	Teacher education, multiple levels
13.1209	Kindergarten/preschool education and teaching
13.1213	Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) educational methods
13.1301	Agricultural teacher education
13.1302	Art teacher education
13.1303	Business and innovation/entrepreneurship teacher education
13.1305	English/English language arts teacher education
13.1307	Health teacher education
13.1308	Family and consumer sciences/home economics teacher education
13.1311	Mathematics teacher education
13.1312	Music teacher education
13.1314	Physical education teaching and coaching
13.1315	Reading teacher education
13.1316	Science teacher education/general science teacher education
13.1317	Social science teacher education
13.1318	Social studies teacher education
13.1319	Technical teacher education
13.1320	Trade and industrial teacher education
13.1321	Computer teacher education
13.1322	Biology teacher education
13.1323	Chemistry teacher education
13.1324	Drama and dance teacher education
13.1325	French language/French language arts teacher education
13.1326	German language teacher education
13.1327	Health occupations teacher education
13.1328	History teacher education
13.1329	Physics teacher education
13.1330	Spanish language teacher education
13.1331	Speech teacher education
13.1332	Geography teacher education
13.1333	Latin teacher education
13.1335	Psychology teacher education
13.1337	Earth science teacher education
13.1338	Environmental teacher education
13.1339	Communication arts and literature teacher education
13.1401	Teaching English as a second or foreign language/ESL language instructor
13.1402	Teaching French as a second or foreign language

 

Trade Study Programs List

CIP 2021 code	CIP 2021 Title
15.0501	Heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration engineering technology/technician
15.0614	Welding engineering technology/technician
15.1001	Construction engineering technology/technician
15.1704	Wind energy technology/technician
46.0000	Construction trades, general
46.0101	Masonry/mason
46.0201	Carpentry/carpenter
46.0302	Electrician
46.0303	Lineworker
46.0399	Electrical and power transmission installers, other
46.0402	Concrete finishing/concrete finisher
46.0408	Painting/painter and wall coverer
46.0410	Roofer
46.0412	Building/construction site management/manager
46.0413	Carpet, floor, and tile worker
46.0415	Building construction technology/technician
46.0503	Plumbing technology/plumber
47.0000	Mechanics and repairers, general
47.0101	General electrical/electronics equipment installation and repair technology/technician
47.0105	Industrial electronics technology/technician
47.0199	Electrical/electronics maintenance and repair technologies/technicians, other
47.0201	Heating, air conditioning, ventilation and refrigeration maintenance technology/technician
47.0302	Heavy equipment maintenance technology/technician
47.0303	Industrial mechanics and maintenance technology/technician
47.0399	Heavy/industrial equipment maintenance technologies/technicians, other
47.0701	Energy systems installation and repair technology/technician, general
47.0704	Wind energy system installation and repair technology/technician
47.0705	Hydroelectric energy system installation and repair technology/technician
47.0706	Geothermal energy system installation and repair technology/technician
48.0501	Machine tool technology/machinist
48.0508	Welding technology/welder
48.0511	Metal fabricator
48.0701	Woodworking, general
49.0202	Construction/heavy equipment/earthmoving equipment operation
1.0205	Agricultural mechanics and equipment/machine technology/technician
12.0500	Cooking and related culinary arts, general
12.0505	Food preparation/professional cooking/kitchen assistant
46.0502	Pipefitting/pipefitter and sprinkler fitter
46.0504	Well drilling/driller
47.0402	Gunsmithing/gunsmith
47.0403	Locksmithing and safe repair
48.0506	Sheet metal technology/sheetworking
48.0507	Tool and die technology/technician
48.0510	Computer numerically controlled (CNC) machinist technology/CNC machinist
48.0703	Cabinetmaking and millwork
49.0304	Diver, professional and instructor
52.2001	Construction management, general
52.2002	Construction project management
14.3301	Construction engineering

Science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) Study Programs List

CIP 2021 code	CIP 2021 Title
4.0201	Architecture (BArch, BA, BS, BSc, MArch, MA, MS, MSc, DArch, PhD)
4.0202	Advanced architectural design (MArch, MA, MS, MSc, DArch, PhD)
4.0301	City/urban, community and regional planning
4.0401	Environmental design/architecture, general
4.0402	Healthcare environment design/architecture
4.0403	Sustainable design/architecture
4.0501	Interior architecture
4.0601	Landscape architecture (BS, BSc, BSLA, BLA, MSLA, MLA, PhD)
4.1001	Real estate development
4.9999	Architecture and related services, other
11.0101	Computer and information sciences, general
11.0102	Artificial intelligence
11.0103	Information technology
11.0104	Informatics
11.0199	Computer and information sciences and support services, general, other
11.0201	Computer programming/programmer, general
11.0202	Computer programming, specific applications
11.0203	Computer programming, vendor/product certification
11.0204	Computer game programming
11.0205	Computer programming, specific platforms
11.0301	Data processing and data processing technology/technician
11.0401	Information science/studies
11.0501	Computer systems analysis/analyst
11.0701	Computer science
11.0804	Modelling, virtual environments and simulation
11.0901	Computer systems networking and telecommunications, general
11.1001	Network and system administration/administrator
11.1002	System, networking and LAN/WAN management/manager
11.1003	Computer and information systems security/auditing/information assurance
11.1004	Web/multimedia management and webmaster
11.1005	Information technology project management
11.1099	Computer/information technology administration and management, other
11.9999	Computer and information sciences and support services, other
14.0101	Engineering, general
14.0301	Agricultural engineering
14.0401	Architectural engineering
14.0501	Biomedical/medical engineering
14.0601	Ceramic sciences and engineering
14.0701	Chemical engineering
14.0702	Chemical and biomolecular engineering
14.0799	Chemical engineering, other
14.0801	Civil engineering, general
14.0802	Geotechnical and geoenvironmental engineering
14.0803	Structural engineering
14.0804	Transportation and highway engineering
14.0805	Water resources engineering
14.0899	Civil engineering, other
14.0901	Computer engineering, general
14.0903	Computer software engineering
14.1001	Electrical and electronics engineering
14.1003	Laser and optical engineering
14.1004	Telecommunications engineering
14.1099	Electrical, electronics and communications engineering, other
14.1301	Engineering science
14.1401	Environmental/environmental health engineering
14.1801	Materials engineering
14.1901	Mechanical engineering
14.2001	Metallurgical engineering
14.2101	Mining and mineral engineering
14.2301	Nuclear engineering
14.2401	Ocean engineering
14.2501	Petroleum engineering
14.2701	Systems engineering
14.2801	Textile sciences and engineering
14.3201	Polymer/plastics engineering
14.3301	Construction engineering
14.3401	Forest engineering
14.3501	Industrial engineering
14.3601	Manufacturing engineering
14.3701	Operations research
14.3901	Geological/geophysical engineering
14.4001	Paper science and engineering
14.4101	Electromechanical engineering
14.4201	Mechatronics, robotics, and automation engineering
14.4301	Biochemical engineering
14.4401	Engineering chemistry
14.4501	Biological/biosystems engineering
14.4701	Electrical and computer engineering
14.9999	Engineering, other
15.1201	Computer engineering technology/technician, general
15.1501	Engineering/industrial management
26.0101	Biology/biological sciences, general
26.0202	Biochemistry
26.0203	Biophysics
26.0204	Molecular biology
26.0205	Molecular biochemistry
26.0206	Molecular biophysics
26.0207	Structural biology
26.0208	Photobiology
26.0209	Radiation biology/radiobiology
26.0210	Biochemistry and molecular biology
26.0299	Biochemistry/biophysics and molecular biology, other
26.0301	Botany/plant biology, general
26.0305	Plant pathology/phytopathology
26.0307	Plant physiology
26.0399	Botany/plant biology, other
26.0401	Cell/cellular biology and histology
26.0403	Anatomy
26.0406	Cell/cellular and molecular biology
26.0499	Cell/cellular biology and anatomical sciences, other
26.0502	Microbiology, general
26.0503	Medical microbiology and bacteriology
26.0504	Virology
26.0505	Parasitology
26.0507	Immunology
26.0508	Microbiology and immunology
26.0599	Microbiological sciences and immunology, other
26.0701	Zoology/animal biology, general
26.0702	Entomology
26.0707	Animal physiology
26.0799	Zoology/animal biology, other
26.0802	Molecular genetics
26.0804	Animal genetics
26.0805	Plant genetics
26.0807	Genome sciences/genomics
26.0899	Genetics, other
26.0910	Pathology/experimental pathology
26.0912	Aerospace physiology and medicine
26.1001	Pharmacology
26.1004	Toxicology
26.1101	Biometry/biometrics
26.1102	Biostatistics
26.1104	Computational biology
26.1199	Biomathematics, bioinformatics, and computational biology, other
26.1201	Biotechnology
26.1301	Ecology
26.1302	Marine biology and biological oceanography
26.1303	Evolutionary biology
26.1310	Ecology and evolutionary biology
26.1311	Epidemiology and biostatistics
26.1399	Ecology, evolution, systematics and population biology, other
26.1401	Molecular medicine
26.1501	Neuroscience
26.1502	Neuroanatomy
26.1503	Neurobiology and anatomy
26.1504	Neurobiology and behaviour
26.1599	Neurobiology and neurosciences, other
26.9999	Biological and biomedical sciences, other
27.0101	Mathematics, general
27.0102	Algebra and number theory
27.0103	Analysis and functional analysis
27.0104	Geometry/geometric analysis
27.0105	Topology and foundations
27.0199	Mathematics, other
27.0301	Applied mathematics, general
27.0303	Computational mathematics
27.0304	Computational and applied mathematics
27.0305	Financial mathematics
27.0306	Mathematical biology
27.0399	Applied mathematics, other
27.0501	Statistics, general
27.0503	Mathematics and statistics
27.0599	Statistics, other
27.0601	Applied statistics, general
27.9999	Mathematics and statistics, other
30.0101	Biological and physical sciences
30.0601	Systems science and theory
30.0801	Mathematics and computer science
30.1001	Biopsychology
30.1501	Science, technology and society
30.1801	Natural sciences
30.1901	Nutrition sciences
30.2501	Cognitive science, general
30.2599	Cognitive science, other
30.2701	Human biology
30.3001	Computational science
30.3201	Marine sciences
30.3301	Sustainability studies
30.3401	Anthrozoology
30.3501	Climate science
30.3701	Design for human health
30.3801	Earth systems science
30.4101	Environmental geosciences
30.4301	Geobiology
30.4401	Geography and environmental studies
30.4901	Mathematical economics
30.5001	Mathematics and atmospheric/oceanic science
40.0101	Physical sciences, general
40.0201	Astronomy
40.0202	Astrophysics
40.0203	Planetary astronomy and science
40.0299	Astronomy and astrophysics, other
40.0401	Atmospheric sciences and meteorology, general
40.0402	Atmospheric chemistry and climatology
40.0403	Atmospheric physics and dynamics
40.0404	Meteorology
40.0499	Atmospheric sciences and meteorology, other
40.0501	Chemistry, general
40.0502	Analytical chemistry
40.0503	Inorganic chemistry
40.0504	Organic chemistry
40.0506	Physical chemistry
40.0507	Polymer chemistry
40.0508	Chemical physics
40.0509	Environmental chemistry
40.0510	Forensic chemistry
40.0511	Theoretical chemistry
40.0512	Cheminformatics/chemistry informatics
40.0599	Chemistry, other
40.0601	Geology/Earth science, general
40.0602	Geochemistry
40.0603	Geophysics and seismology
40.0604	Paleontology
40.0605	Hydrology and water resources science
40.0606	Geochemistry and petrology
40.0607	Oceanography, chemical and physical
40.0699	Geological and Earth sciences/geosciences, other
40.0801	Physics, general
40.0802	Atomic/molecular physics
40.0804	Elementary particle physics
40.0805	Plasma and high-temperature physics
40.0806	Nuclear physics
40.0807	Optics/optical sciences
40.0808	Condensed matter and materials physics
40.0809	Acoustics
40.0810	Theoretical and mathematical physics
40.0899	Physics, other
40.1001	Materials science
40.1002	Materials chemistry
40.1099	Materials sciences, other
40.1101	Physics and astronomy
40.9999	Physical sciences, other
43.0403	Cyber/computer forensics and counterterrorism
15.0101	Architectural engineering technology/technician
15.0201	Civil engineering technology/technician
15.0303	Electrical, electronic, and communications engineering technology/technician
15.0304	Laser and optical technology/technician
15.0305	Telecommunications technology/technician
15.0401	Biomedical technology/technician
15.0403	Electromechanical/electromechanical engineering technology/technician
15.0405	Robotics technology/technician
15.0507	Environmental/environmental engineering technology/technician
15.0508	Hazardous materials management and waste technology/technician
15.0801	Aeronautical/aerospace engineering technology/technician
15.0805	Mechanical/mechanical engineering technology/technician
15.1203	Computer hardware technology/technician
15.1304	Civil drafting and civil engineering CAD/CADD
15.1401	Nuclear engineering technology/technician
48.0507	Tool and die technology/technician
52.1701	Insurance
15.1001	Construction engineering technology/technician

Healthcare and Social Services Study Programs List

CIP 2021 code	CIP 2021 Title
1.8001	Veterinary medicine (DVM)
1.8101	Veterinary sciences/veterinary clinical sciences, general (Cert., MS, MSc, PhD)
1.8102	Comparative and laboratory animal medicine (Cert., MS, MSc, PhD)
1.8103	Large animal/food animal and equine surgery and medicine (Cert., MS, MSc, PhD)
1.8104	Small/companion animal surgery and medicine (Cert., MS, MSc, PhD)
1.8105	Veterinary anatomy (Cert., MS, MSc, PhD)
1.8106	Veterinary infectious diseases (Cert., MS, MSc, PhD)
1.8107	Veterinary microbiology and immunobiology (Cert., MS, MSc, PhD)
1.8108	Veterinary pathology and pathobiology (Cert., MS, MSc, PhD)
1.8109	Veterinary physiology (Cert., MS, MSc, PhD)
1.8110	Veterinary preventive medicine, epidemiology and public health (Cert., MS, MSc, PhD)
1.8111	Veterinary toxicology and pharmacology (Cert., MS, MSc, PhD)
1.8199	Veterinary biomedical and clinical sciences, other (Cert., MS, MSc, PhD)
19.0501	Foods, nutrition and wellness studies, general
19.0504	Human nutrition
19.0505	Foodservice systems administration/management
19.0599	Foods, nutrition and related services, other
19.9999	Family and consumer sciences/human sciences, other
26.0801	Genetics, general
26.0802	Molecular genetics
26.0806	Human/medical genetics
26.0807	Genome sciences/genomics
26.0899	Genetics, other
26.0909	Vision science/physiological optics
26.0910	Pathology/experimental pathology
30.1901	Nutrition sciences
31.0505	Exercise science and kinesiology
31.0508	Sports studies
31.0599	Sports, kinesiology, and physical education/physical fitness, other
41.0000	Science technologies/technicians, general
41.0101	Biology and biotechnology technologies/technicians
41.0204	Industrial radiologic technology/technician
41.0205	Nuclear/nuclear power technology/technician
41.0299	Nuclear and industrial radiologic technologies/technicians, other
41.9999	Science technologies/technicians, other
42.0101	Psychology, general
42.2701	Cognitive psychology and psycholinguistics
42.2702	Comparative psychology
42.2703	Developmental and child psychology
42.2704	Experimental psychology
42.2705	Personality psychology
42.2706	Behavioural neuroscience
42.2707	Social psychology
42.2708	Psychometrics and quantitative psychology
42.2709	Psychopharmacology
42.2799	Research and experimental psychology, other
42.2801	Clinical psychology
42.2802	Community psychology
42.2803	Counselling psychology
42.2804	Industrial and organizational psychology
42.2805	School psychology
42.2806	Educational psychology
42.2807	Clinical child psychology
42.2808	Environmental psychology
42.2809	Geropsychology
42.2810	Health/medical psychology
42.2811	Family psychology
42.2812	Forensic psychology
42.2813	Applied psychology
42.2814	Applied behaviour analysis
42.2815	Performance and sport psychology
42.2816	Somatic psychology
42.2817	Transpersonal/spiritual psychology
42.2899	Clinical, counselling and applied psychology, other
42.9999	Psychology, other
44.0000	Human services, general
45.0401	Criminology
51.0000	Health services/allied health/health sciences, general
51.0001	Health and wellness, general
51.0101	Chiropractic (DC)
51.0201	Communication sciences and disorders, general
51.0202	Audiology/audiologist
51.0203	Speech-language pathology/pathologist
51.0204	Audiology/audiologist and speech-language pathology/pathologist
51.0299	Communication disorders sciences and services, other
51.0401	Dentistry (DDS, DMD)
51.0501	Dental clinical sciences, general (MS, MSc, PhD)
51.0502	Advanced general dentistry (Cert., MS, MSc, PhD)
51.0503	Oral biology and oral and maxillofacial pathology (MS, MSc, PhD)
51.0504	Dental public health and education (Cert., MS, MSc, MPH, PhD, DPH)
51.0505	Dental materials (MS, MSc, PhD)
51.0506	Endodontics/endodontology (Cert., MS, MSc, PhD)
51.0507	Oral/maxillofacial surgery (Cert., MS, MSc, PhD)
51.0508	Orthodontics/orthodontology (Cert., MS, MSc, PhD)
51.0509	Pediatric dentistry/pedodontics (Cert., MS, MSc, PhD)
51.0510	Periodontics/periodontology (Cert., MS, MSc, PhD)
51.0511	Prosthodontics/prosthodontology (Cert., MS, MSc, PhD)
51.0512	Digital dentistry (Cert., MS, MSc, PhD)
51.0513	Geriatric dentistry (Cert., MS, MSc, PhD)
51.0514	Implantology/implant dentistry (Cert., MS, MSc, PhD)
51.0599	Advanced/graduate dentistry and oral sciences, other (Cert., MS, MSc, PhD)
51.0699	Dental support services and allied professions, other
51.0704	Health unit manager/ward supervisor
51.0801	Medical/clinical assistant
51.0802	Clinical/medical laboratory assistant
51.0803	Occupational therapist assistant
51.0805	Pharmacy technician/assistant
51.0806	Physical therapy assistant
51.0810	Emergency care attendant (EMT ambulance)
51.0811	Pathology/pathologist assistant
51.0812	Respiratory therapy technician/assistant
51.0814	Radiologist assistant
51.0815	Lactation consultant
51.0816	Speech-language pathology assistant
51.0817	Rehabilitation assistant
51.0899	Allied health and medical assisting services, other
51.0901	Cardiovascular technology/technologist
51.0902	Electrocardiograph technology/technician
51.0903	Electroneurodiagnostic/electroencephalographic technology/technologist
51.0904	Emergency medical technology/technician (EMT paramedic)
51.0905	Nuclear medical technology/technologist
51.0906	Perfusion technology/perfusionist
51.0907	Radiation therapist/therapeutic radiographer
51.0908	Respiratory care therapy/therapist
51.0910	Diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician
51.0911	Medical radiation technologist/radiographer
51.0912	Physician assistant/associate
51.0914	Gene/genetic therapy
51.0915	Cardiopulmonary technology/technologist
51.0916	Radiation protection/health physics technician
51.0917	Polysomnography
51.0918	Hearing instrument specialist
51.0919	Mammography technology/technician
51.0920	Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) technology/technician
51.0921	Hyperbaric medicine technology/technician
51.0999	Allied health diagnostic, intervention and treatment professions, other
51.1001	Blood bank technology specialist
51.1002	Cytotechnology/cytotechnologist
51.1003	Hematology technology/technician
51.1004	Clinical/medical laborator
51.1005	Clinical laboratory science/medical technology/technologist
51.1006	Ophthalmic laboratory technology/technician
51.1007	Histologic technology/histotechnologist
51.1008	Histologic technician
51.1009	Phlebotomy technician/phlebotomist
51.1010	Cytogenetics/genetics/clinical genetics technology/technologist
51.1011	Renal/dialysis technologist/technician
51.1012	Sterile processing technology/technician
51.1099	Clinical/medical laboratory science/research and allied professions, other
51.1199	Health/medical preparatory programs, other
51.1201	Medicine (MD)
51.1202	Osteopathic medicine/osteopathy (DO)
51.1203	Podiatric medicine/podiatry (DPM)
51.1401	Medical science/scientist (MS, MSc, PhD)
51.1402	Clinical and translational science (Cert., MS, MSc, PhD)
51.1403	Pain management (Cert., MS, MSc, PhD)
51.1405	Tropical medicine (Cert., MS, MSc, PhD)
51.1499	Medical clinical sciences/graduate medical studies, other
51.1501	Substance abuse/addiction counselling
51.1503	Clinical/medical social work
51.1504	Community health services/liaison/counselling
51.1505	Marriage and family therapy/counselling
51.1506	Clinical pastoral counselling/patient counselling
51.1507	Psychoanalysis and psychotherapy
51.1508	Mental health counselling/counsellor
51.1509	Genetic counselling/counsellor
51.1510	Infant/toddler mental health services
51.1511	Medical family therapy/therapist
51.1513	Trauma counselling
51.1599	Mental and social health services and allied professions, other
51.1701	Optometry (OD)
51.1802	Optometric technician/assistant
51.1803	Ophthalmic technician/technologist
51.1804	Orthoptics/orthoptist
51.1899	Ophthalmic and optometric support services and allied professions, other
51.2214	Public health genetics
51.2301	Art therapy/therapist
51.2302	Dance therapy/therapist
51.2305	Music therapy/therapist
51.2306	Occupational therapy/therapist
51.2308	Physical therapy/therapist
51.2310	Vocational rehabilitation counselling/counsellor
51.2311	Kinesiotherapy/kinesiotherapist
51.2312	Assistive/augmentative technology and rehabilitation engineering
51.2313	Animal-assisted therapy
51.2314	Rehabilitation science
51.2315	Drama therapy/therapist
51.2316	Horticulture therapy/therapist
51.2317	Play therapy/therapist
51.2399	Rehabilitation and therapeutic professions, other
51.2601	Health aide
51.2602	Home health aide/home attendant
51.2603	Medication aide
51.2604	Rehabilitation aide
51.2605	Physical therapy technician/aide
51.2699	Health aides/attendants/orderlies, other
51.3101	Dietetics/dietitian (RD)
51.3102	Clinical nutrition/nutritionist
51.3203	Nursing education
51.3300	Alternative and complementary medicine and medical systems, general
51.3301	Acupuncture and oriental medicine
51.3302	Traditional Chinese medicine and Chinese herbology
51.3303	Naturopathic medicine/naturopathy (ND, NMD)
51.3401	Direct entry midwifery (LM, CPM)
51.3501	Massage therapy/therapeutic massage
51.3502	Asian bodywork therapy
51.3503	Somatic bodywork
51.3599	Somatic bodywork and related therapeutic services, other
51.3601	Movement therapy
51.3801	Registered nursing/registered nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, BScN, MSN, MScN)
51.3802	Nursing administration (Cert., MSN, MS, MScN, MSc, PhD)
51.3803	Adult health nurse/nursing
51.3804	Nurse anesthetist
51.3805	Primary health care nurse/nursing and family practice nurse/nursing
51.3806	Maternal/child health and neonatal nurse/nursing
51.3807	Nurse midwife/nursing midwifery
51.3808	Nursing science (MS, MSc, PhD)
51.3809	Pediatric nurse/nursing
51.3810	Psychiatric/mental health nurse/nursing
51.3811	Public health/community nurse/nursing
51.3812	Perioperative/operating room and surgical nurse/nursing
51.3813	Clinical nurse specialist
51.3814	Critical care nurse/nursing
51.3815	Occupational and environmental health nurse/nursing
51.3816	Emergency room/trauma nurse/nursing
51.3818	Nursing practice
51.3819	Palliative care nurse/nursing
51.3820	Clinical nurse leader
51.3821	Geriatric nurse/nursing
51.3822	Women’s health nurse/nursing
51.3823	Registered psychiatric nurse/nursing
51.3824	Forensic nursing
51.3899	Registered nursing, nursing administration, nursing research and clinical nursing, other
51.3901	Licensed practical/vocational nurse training (LPN, LVN, RPN, Cert., Dipl., AAS)
51.3902	Nursing assistant/aide and patient care assistant/aide
51.3999	Practical nursing, vocational nursing and nursing assistants, other
60.0101	Oral and maxillofacial surgery residency programs
60.0102	Dental public health residency programs
60.0103	Endodontics residency programs
60.0104	Oral and maxillofacial pathology residency progra
60.0105	Orthodontics residency programs
60.0106	Pediatric dentistry residency programs
60.0107	Periodontology residency programs
60.0108	Prosthodontics residency programs
60.0109	Oral and maxillofacial radiology residency programs
60.0110	Implantology fellowship programs
60.0199	Dental residency/fellowship programs, other
60.0299	Medical residency programs, other
60.0301	Veterinary anesthesiology residency programs
60.0302	Veterinary dentistry residency programs
60.0303	Veterinary dermatology residency programs
60.0304	Veterinary emergency and critical care medicine residency programs
60.0305	Veterinary internal medicine residency programs
60.0306	Laboratory animal medicine residency programs
60.0307	Veterinary microbiology residency programs
60.0308	Veterinary nutrition residency programs
60.0309	Veterinary ophthalmology residency programs
60.0310	Veterinary pathology residency programs
60.0311	Veterinary practice residency programs
60.0312	Veterinary preventive medicine residency programs
60.0313	Veterinary radiology residency programs
60.0314	Veterinary surgery residency programs
60.0315	Theriogenology residency programs
60.0316	Veterinary toxicology residency programs
60.0317	Zoological medicine residency programs
60.0318	Poultry veterinarian residency programs
60.0319	Veterinary behaviourist residency programs
60.0320	Veterinary clinical pharmacology residency programs
60.0399	Veterinary residency/fellowship programs, other
60.0701	Nurse practitioner residency/fellowship programs, general
60.0702	Combined nurse practitioner residency/fellowship programs
60.0703	Acute care nurse practitioner residency/fellowship programs
60.0704	Adult/gerontology acute care nurse practitioner residency/fellowship programs
60.0705	Adult/gerontology critical care nurse practitioner residency/fellowship programs
60.0706	Cardiology/cardiovascular nurse practitioner residency/fellowship programs
60.0707	Clinical informatics nurse practitioner residency/fellowship programs
60.0708	Dermatology nurse practitioner residency/fellowship programs
60.0709	Developmental and behavioural pediatrics nurse practitioner residency/fellowship programs
60.0710	Diabetes nurse practitioner residency/fellowship programs
60.0711	Emergency medicine nurse practitioner residency/fellowship programs
60.0712	Endocrinology nurse practitioner residency/fellowship programs
60.0713	Family medicine nurse practitioner residency/fellowship programs
60.0714	Gastroenterology and hepatology nurse practitioner residency/fellowship programs
60.0715	Gastroenterology nurse practitioner residency/fellowship programs
60.0716	Genetics nurse practitioner residency/fellowship programs
60.0717	Gerontology nurse practitioner residency/fellowship programs
60.0718	Global health nurse practitioner residency/fellowship programs
60.0719	Hematology-oncology nurse practitioner residency/fellowship programs
60.0720	Hepatology nurse practitioner residency/fellowship programs
60.0721	Home-based primary care nurse practitioner residency/fellowship programs
60.0722	Hospice and palliative medicine nurse practitioner residency/fellowship programs
60.0723	Hospital medicine nurse practitioner residency/fellowship programs
60.0724	Infectious diseases nurse practitioner residency/fellowship programs
60.0725	Neonatal nurse practitioner residency/fellowship programs
60.0726	Nephrology nurse practitioner residency/fellowship programs
60.0727	Neurology nurse practitioner residency/fellowship programs
60.0728	Neuroscience nurse practitioner residency/fellowship programs
60.0729	Obstetrics and gynecology nurse practitioner residency/fellowship programs
60.0730	Occupational health nurse practitioner residency/fellowship programs
60.0731	Orthopedic nurse practitioner residency/fellowship programs
60.0732	Orthopedic surgery nurse practitioner residency/fellowship programs
60.0733	Pain management nurse practitioner residency/fellowship programs
60.0734	Palliative care nurse practitioner residency/fellowship programs
60.0735	Pediatric hematology-oncology nurse practitioner residency/fellowship programs
60.0736	Pediatric nurse practitioner residency/fellowship programs
60.0737	Pediatric rehabilitation nurse practitioner residency/fellowship programs
60.0738	Psychiatric/mental health nurse practitioner residency/fellowship programs
60.0739	Public health/community health nurse practitioner residency/fellowship programs
60.0740	Pulmonary nurse practitioner residency/fellowship programs
60.0741	Rheumatology nurse practitioner residency/fellowship programs
60.0742	Rural health nurse practitioner residency/fellowship programs
60.0743	Sleep medicine nurse practitioner residency/fellowship programs
60.0744	Surgical and critical care nurse practitioner residency/fellowship programs
60.0745	Surgical wound and reconstruction nurse practitioner residency/fellowship programs
60.0746	Transplantation nurse practitioner residency/fellowship programs
60.0747	Trauma and critical care nurse practitioner residency/fellowship programs
60.0748	Urgent care nurse practitioner residency/fellowship programs
60.0749	Urology nurse practitioner residency/fellowship programs
60.0750	Women’s health nurse practitioner residency/fellowship programs
60.0751	Wound care nurse practitioner residency/fellowship programs
60.0799	Nurse practitioner residency/fellowship programs, other
60.0901	Physician assistant residency/fellowship programs, general
60.0902	Combined physician assistant residency/fellowship programs
60.0903	Acute care medicine physician assistant residency/fellowship programs
60.0904	Acute care surgery physician assistant residency/fellowship programs
60.0905	Cardiology physician assistant residency/fellowship programs
60.0906	Cardiothoracic surgery physician assistant residency/fellowship programs
60.0907	Critical care physician assistant residency/fellowship programs
60.0908	Critical care and trauma surgery physician assistant residency/fellowship programs
60.0909	Emergency medicine physician assistant residency/fellowship programs
60.0910	ENT surgery physician assistant residency/fellowship programs
60.0911	Family medicine physician assistant residency/fellowship programs
60.0912	Geriatrics physician assistant residency/fellowship programs
60.0913	Hematology-oncology physician assistant residency/fellowship programs
60.0914	Hepatobiliary surgery physician assistant residency/fellowship programs
60.0915	Hospitalist physician assistant residency/fellowship programs
60.0916	Neurosurgery physician assistant residency/fellowship programs
60.0917	Orthopedic surgery physician assistant residency/fellowship programs
60.0918	Pediatric surgery physician assistant residency/fellowship programs
60.0919	Transplant surgery physician assistant residency/fellowship programs
60.0920	Urology physician assistant residency/fellowship programs
60.0999	Physician assistant residency/fellowship programs, other
61.0101	Combined medical residency/fellowship programs, general
61.0102	Diagnostic radiology/nuclear medicine combined specialty programs
61.0103	Emergency medicine/anesthesiology combined specialty programs
61.0104	Family medicine/emergency medicine combined specialty programs
61.0105	Family medicine/osteopathic neuromusculoskeletal medicine combined specialty programs
61.0106	Family medicine/preventive medicine combined specialty programs
61.0107	Family medicine/psychiatry combined specialty programs
61.0108	Internal medicine/anesthesiology combined specialty programs
61.0109	Internal medicine/dermatology combined specialty programs
61.0110	Internal medicine/emergency medicine combined specialty programs
61.0111	Internal medicine/emergency medicine/critical care medicine combined specialty programs
61.0112	Internal medicine/family medicine combined specialty programs
61.0113	Internal medicine/medical genetics and genomics combined specialty programs
61.0114	Internal medicine/neurology combined specialty programs
61.0115	Internal medicine/pediatrics combined specialty programs
61.0116	Internal medicine/preventive medicine combined specialty programs
61.0117	Internal medicine/psychiatry combined specialty programs
61.0118	Medical genetics and genomics/maternal-fetal medicine combined specialty programs
61.0119	Pediatrics/anesthesiology combined specialty programs
61.0120	Pediatrics/emergency medicine combined specialty programs
61.0121	Pediatrics/medical genetics and genomics combined specialty programs
61.0122	Pediatrics/physical medicine and rehabilitation combined specialty programs
61.0123	Pediatrics/psychology/child and adolescent psychology combined specialty programs
61.0124	Psychiatry/neurology combined specialty programs
61.0125	Reproductive endocrinology and infertility/medical genetics and genomics combined specialty programs
61.0199	Combined medical residency/fellowship programs, other
61.0202	Critical care medicine fellowship programs
61.0203	Geriatric medicine fellowship programs
61.0205	Hospice and palliative medicine fellowship programs
61.0206	Integrative medicine fellowship programs
61.0208	Medical toxicology fellowship programs
61.0209	Neuromuscular medicine fellowship programs
61.0210	Pain medicine fellowship programs
61.0212	Sleep medicine fellowship programs
61.0213	Sports medicine fellowship programs
61.0214	Surgery of the hand fellowship programs
61.0215	Telemedicine fellowship programs
61.0216	Undersea and hyperbaric medicine fellowship programs
61.0217	Wilderness medicine fellowship programs
61.0218	Women’s health fellowship programs
61.0299	Multiple-pathway medical fellowship programs, other
61.0301	Allergy and immunology fellowship programs
61.0399	Allergy and immunology residency/fellowship programs, other
61.0401	Anesthesiology residency programs
61.0499	Anesthesiology residency/fellowship programs, other
61.0501	Dermatology residency programs
61.0502	Dermatopathology fellowship programs
61.0503	Pediatric dermatology fellowship programs
61.0599	Dermatology residency/fellowship programs, other
61.0601	Emergency medicine residency programs
61.0602	Disaster medicine fellowship programs
61.0603	Emergency medical services fellowship programs
61.0699	Emergency medicine residency/fellowship programs, other
61.0701	Family medicine residency programs
61.0799	Family medicine residency/fellowship programs, other
61.0801	Internal medicine residency programs
61.0804	Cardiovascular disease fellowship programs
61.0805	Clinical cardiac electrophysiology fellowship programs
61.0806	Endocrinology, diabetes and metabolism fellowship programs
61.0807	Gastroenterology fellowship programs
61.0808	Hematology fellowship programs
61.0809	Hematology-oncology fellowship programs
61.0810	Infectious disease fellowship programs
61.0811	Interventional cardiology fellowship programs
61.0812	Nephrology fellowship programs
61.0813	Medical oncology fellowship programs
61.0814	Pulmonary disease fellowship programs
61.0816	Rheumatology fellowship programs
61.0818	Transplant hepatology fellowship programs
61.0899	Internal medicine residency/fellowship programs, other
61.0901	Clinical biochemical genetics residency programs
61.0902	Clinical genetics and genomics residency programs
61.0903	Laboratory genetics and genomics residency programs
61.0904	Medical biochemical genetics residency programs
61.0999	Medical genetics and genomics residency/fellowship programs, other
61.1001	Neurological surgery residency programs
61.1099	Neurological surgery residency/fellowship programs, other
61.1101	Neurology residency programs
61.1102	Child neurology residency programs
61.1103	Clinical neurophysiology fellowship programs
61.1104	Epilepsy fellowship programs
61.1105	Headache medicine fellowship programs
61.1106	Neurodevelopmental disabilities fellowship programs
61.1107	Vascular neurology fellowship programs
61.1199	Neurology residency/fellowship programs, other
61.1201	Nuclear medicine residency programs
61.1299	Nuclear medicine residency/fellowship programs, other
61.1301	Obstetrics and gynecology residency programs
61.1302	Gynecologic oncology fellowship programs
61.1303	Maternal and fetal medicine fellowship programs
61.1304	Reproductive endocrinology/infertility fellowship programs
61.1399	Obstetrics and gynecology residency/fellowship programs, other
61.1401	Ophthalmology residency programs
61.1499	Ophthalmology residency/fellowship programs, other
61.1501	Orthopedic surgery residency programs
61.1502	Musculoskeletal oncology fellowship programs
61.1503	Orthopaedic sports medicine fellowship programs
61.1504	Orthopedic surgery of the spine fellowship programs
61.1505	Pediatric orthopedics fellowship programs
61.1599	Orthopedic surgery residency/fellowship programs, other
61.1601	Osteopathic neuromusculoskeletal medicine residency programs
61.1699	Osteopathic medicine residency/fellowship programs, other
61.1701	Otolaryngology residency programs
61.1702	Neurotology fellowship programs
61.1703	Pediatric otolaryngology fellowship programs
61.1799	Otolaryngology residency/fellowship programs, other
61.1801	Combined anatomic and clinical pathology residency programs
61.1802	Anatomical pathology residency programs
61.1803	Clinical pathology residency programs
61.1804	Blood banking/transfusion medicine fellowship programs
61.1805	Chemical pathology fellowship programs
61.1806	Cytopathology fellowship programs
61.1807	Forensic pathology fellowship programs
61.1808	Hematological pathology fellowship programs
61.1809	Immunopathology fellowship programs
61.1810	Laboratory medicine fellowship programs
61.1811	Medical microbiology fellowship programs
61.1812	Molecular genetic pathology fellowship programs
61.1813	Neuropathology fellowship programs
61.1814	Pediatric pathology fellowship programs
61.1815	Radioisotopic pathology fellowship programs
61.1899	Pathology residency/fellowship programs, other
61.1901	Pediatrics residency programs
61.1902	Adolescent medicine fellowship programs
61.1903	Child abuse pediatrics fellowship programs
61.1904	Developmental-behavioural pediatrics fellowship programs
61.1905	Neonatal-perinatal medicine fellowship programs
61.1906	Pediatric cardiology fellowship programs
61.1907	Pediatric critical care medicine fellowship programs
61.1908	Pediatric emergency medicine fellowship programs
61.1909	Pediatric endocrinology fellowship programs
61.1910	Pediatric gastroenterology fellowship programs
61.1911	Pediatric hematology-oncology fellowship programs
61.1912	Pediatric infectious diseases fellowship programs
61.1913	Pediatric nephrology fellowship programs
61.1914	Pediatric pulmonology fellowship programs
61.1915	Pediatric rheumatology fellowship programs
61.1917	Pediatric transplant hepatology fellowship programs
61.1999	Pediatrics residency/fellowship programs, other
61.2001	Physical medicine and rehabilitation residency programs
61.2002	Spinal cord injury medicine fellowship programs
61.2003	Pediatric rehabilitation medicine fellowship programs
61.2099	Physical medicine and rehabilitation residency/fellowship programs, other
61.2101	Plastic surgery residency programs
61.2102	Integrated plastic surgery residency programs
61.2103	Plastic surgery within the head and neck fellowship programs
61.2199	Plastic surgery residency/fellowship programs, other
61.2201	Podiatric medicine and surgery residency programs
61.2299	Podiatric medicine residency/fellowship programs, other
61.2301	Public health and general preventive medicine residency programs
61.2302	Aerospace medicine residency programs
61.2303	Occupational medicine residency programs
61.2399	Preventive medicine residency/fellowship programs, other
61.2401	Psychiatry residency programs
61.2402	Addiction psychiatry fellowship programs
61.2403	Child and adolescent psychiatry fellowship programs
61.2404	Consultation-liaison psychiatry fellowship programs
61.2405	Forensic psychiatry fellowship programs
61.2406	Geriatric psychiatry fellowship programs
61.2499	Psychiatry residency/fellowship programs, other
61.2501	Radiation oncology residency programs
61.2599	Radiation oncology residency/fellowship programs, other
61.2601	Diagnostic radiology residency programs
61.2602	Integrated interventional radiology residency programs
61.2603	Abdominal radiology fellowship programs
61.2604	Diagnostic radiologic physics residency programs
61.2605	Medical nuclear physics residency programs
61.2606	Musculoskeletal radiology fellowship programs
61.2607	Neuroradiology fellowship programs
61.2608	Nuclear radiology fellowship programs
61.2609	Pediatric radiology fellowship programs
61.2610	Radiologic physics residency programs
61.2611	Therapeutic radiologic physics residency programs
61.2612	Vascular and interventional radiology fellowship programs
61.2699	Radiology residency/fellowship programs, other
61.2701	General surgery residency programs
61.2702	Colon and rectal surgery residency programs
61.2703	Complex general surgical oncology fellowship programs
61.2704	Congenital cardiac surgery fellowship programs
61.2705	Pediatric surgery fellowship programs
61.2706	Surgical critical care fellowship programs
61.2707	Thoracic surgery fellowship programs
61.2708	Vascular surgery fellowship programs
61.2799	Surgery residency/fellowship programs, other
61.2801	Urology residency programs
61.2802	Pediatric urology fellowship programs
61.2899	Urology residency/fellowship programs, other
61.9999	Medical residency/fellowship programs, other
19.0710	Developmental services worker
1.8301	Veterinary/animal health technology/technician and veterinary assistant
1.8399	Veterinary/animal health technologies/technicians, other
19.0707	Family and community services
44.0201	Community organization and advocacy
44.0701	Social work, general
44.0702	Youth services/administration
44.0703	Forensic social work
44.0799	Social work, other
51.0602	Dental hygiene/hygienist
51.2001	Pharmacy (PharmD, BS, BSc, BPharm)
51.2008	Clinical, hospital and managed care pharmacy (MS, MSc, PhD)
51.2009	Industrial and physical pharmacy and cosmetic sciences (MS, MSc, PhD)
51.2307	Orthotist/prosthetist
51.3103	Dietetic technician (DTR)
51.3104	Dietitian assistant
60.0801	Pharmacy residency/fellowship programs, general
60.0802	Combined pharmacy residency/fellowship programs
60.0803	Ambulatory care pharmacy residency/fellowship programs
60.0804	Cardiology pharmacy residency/fellowship programs
60.0805	Clinical pharmacogenomics pharmacy residency/fellowship programs
60.0806	Community/community-based pharmacy residency/fellowship programs
60.0807	Corporate pharmacy leadership residency/fellowship programs
60.0808	Critical care pharmacy residency/fellowship programs
60.0809	Drug information pharmacy residency/fellowship programs
60.0810	Emergency medicine pharmacy residency/fellowship programs
60.0811	Family medicine pharmacy residency/fellowship programs
60.0812	Geriatric pharmacy residency/fellowship programs
60.0813	Health system medication management pharmacy residency/fellowship programs
60.0814	Health system pharmacy administration and leadership residency/fellowship programs
60.0815	Infectious diseases pharmacy residency/fellowship programs
60.0816	Internal medicine pharmacy residency/fellowship programs
60.0817	Investigational drugs and research pharmacy residency/fellowship programs
60.0818	Managed care pharmacy residency/fellowship programs
60.0819	Medication systems and operations pharmacy residency/fellowship programs
60.0820	Medication-use safety pharmacy residency/fellowship programs
60.0821	Neonatal pharmacy residency/fellowship programs
60.0822	Nephrology pharmacy residency/fellowship programs
60.0823	Neurology pharmacy residency/fellowship programs
60.0824	Nuclear pharmacy residency/fellowship programs
60.0825	Nutrition support pharmacy residency/fellowship programs
60.0826	Oncology pharmacy residency/fellowship programs
60.0827	Palliative care/pain management pharmacy residency/fellowship programs
60.0828	Pediatric pharmacy residency/fellowship programs
60.0829	Pharmacotherapy pharmacy residency/fellowship programs
60.0830	Pharmacy informatics pharmacy residency/fellowship programs
60.0831	Psychiatric pharmacy residency/fellowship programs
60.0832	Transplantation pharmacy residency/fellowship programs
60.0899	Pharmacy residency/fellowship programs, other

How to Check If Your Program is PGWP-Eligible

To determine whether your program qualifies for a PGWP, follow these steps:

1. 1. Visit the Official Government Website: The full list of 929 eligible fields of study, organized by the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) system, is available online.

1. 1. Identify Your Program’s CIP Code: Each program is assigned a unique CIP code. Check with your educational institution to confirm your program’s code.
   2. Cross-Reference with the Eligible List: Compare your program’s CIP code with the updated list to confirm eligibility.
   3. Consult with Your Institution: Many colleges and institutes provide guidance on PGWP eligibility and can confirm whether your program meets the criteria.

If you’re unsure about your eligibility, contact Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) or a licensed immigration consultant for personalized advice.

How to Prepare for the PGWP Application Process

Applying for a PGWP requires careful planning and adherence to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) guidelines.

Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you navigate the process:

1. 1. Confirm Your Program’s Eligibility
      Ensure your program is on the list of 929 eligible fields of study (for non-degree programs) or that you meet one of the exemptions (e.g., bachelor’s degree or earlier application date).
   2. Complete Your Studies
      You must graduate from a Designated Learning Institution (DLI) and obtain a transcript or official letter confirming program completion.

1. 1. Apply Within 180 Days
      Submit your PGWP application within 180 days of completing your program. You must also hold a valid study permit at the time of application.
   2. Gather Required Documents
      Typical documents include:
      • A valid passport
      • Your study permit
      • Proof of program completion (e.g., transcript or degree certificate)
      • Proof that your institution is a DLI

1. 1. Submit Your Application
      Apply online through the IRCC portal or consult an immigration professional for assistance. Ensure all information is accurate to avoid delays.
   2. Work While Waiting
      If you apply for a PGWP before your study permit expires, you may be eligible to work full-time in Canada while your application is processed, provided you meet specific conditions.

The 2025 updates to Canada’s Post-Graduation Work Permit program mark a significant shift in the country’s approach to international student immigration.

By adding 119 new fields of study, removing 178 others, and maintaining a list of 929 eligible programs, Canada is prioritizing sectors like health care, education, and skilled trades to address long-term labour shortages.

For international students, these changes offer both opportunities and challenges, requiring careful planning to ensure PGWP eligibility and a clear path to permanent residency.

Whether you’re a current student, a prospective applicant, or simply interested in Canada’s immigration landscape, understanding these changes is crucial.

By choosing an eligible program, staying informed, and preparing thoroughly, international students can make the most of Canada’s world-class education system and vibrant job market.

For the full list of eligible fields of study and additional details, visit the official government website or contact Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).

Stay ahead of the curve, and let Canada’s International Student Program be your gateway to a bright future.