Most of the International Students are willing to stay in Canada once they have finished their studies. As soon as International Students complete studying in an eligible program at an eligible Canadian post-secondary institution, they have the right to apply and obtain a Post-Graduate Work Permit. They can apply to obtain a three-year open work permit, giving them an opportunity to work for any company in Canada.

To obtain a post-graduation work permit, the applicant must currently hold valid temporary status or have left Canada. They must have graduated from an eligible designated learning institution (DLI).
 

Requirements 

You can apply for a post-graduation work permit (PGWP) from inside Canada as long as you’re eligible.

You have up to 180 days to apply for a PGWP after you get your

• degree or diploma
• transcript or
• official letter from your school

To be eligible, your study permit must have been valid at some point during these 180 days.

Don’t let your status expire while you wait for your marks

If your study permit will expire before you get your marks, you have 2 options. You can

• apply for a visitor record to stay in Canada longer or
• leave Canada and apply for your PGWP

If you stay in Canada and let your permit expire, you must apply to restore your status as a student to apply for your PGWP. To restore your status, you must pay additional fees.

You can apply for a PGWP if

• your study permit has been valid within the last 180 days
• you have a valid visitor record
• you submitted an application to extend your study permit before it expired and no decision has been made on your application
• you submitted an application to change your status to the visitor before your study permit expired and no decision has been made on your application