PGWP-eligible programs

For students applying for a study permit on or after November 1, 2024:

IRCC (Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada) has recently announced changes to the post-graduation work permit (PGWP) eligibility. Based on the study program requirements from IRCC, graduates of the following VCC programs may be eligible for PGWP as the CIP (Classification of Instructional Programs) to program alignment. Remember to check this page for updates as the list may be updated without notice.

Program Name	Program Duration	CIP Code
Associate of Science	2 years	26.0101
Automotive Repair and Refinishing Technician Diploma	2 years	47.0000
Bachelor of Hospitality and Food Service Systems Management	2 years	19.0505
Clean Energy Technology Diploma	2 years	47.0799
Computer Systems Technology Diploma	2 years	15.1202
Cosmetology Diploma	2 years	51.0001
Culinary Arts and Food Service Management Diploma	2 years	19.0505
Cybersecurity Governance, Risk and Compliance Post-Degree Diploma	2 years	11.1003
Dental Technology Sciences Diploma	2.5 years	51.0699
Digital Marketing Technology Diploma	2 years	52.1404
Electronics Repair Technology Diploma	2 years	47.0101
Global Supply Chain Management Post-Degree Diploma	2 years	52.0203
Graphic Design Diploma	2 years	50.0409
Health Care Assistant Diploma	2 years	51.3902
Heavy Mechanical Technology Diploma	2 years	47.0302
High Performance and Custom Engine Technician Diploma	2 years	47.0617
Hospitality and Food Service Systems Management Diploma	2 years	19.0505
Network Technology Administration and Security Post-Degree Diploma	2 years	11.0901
Occupational/Physical Therapist Assistant Diploma	2 years	51.0817
University Transfer Certificate (First-Year): Engineering	1 year	14.0101
University Transfer Certificate (First-Year): Science	8 months	26.0101

The content on this page reflects the information available at the time of its publication. It is important to acknowledge that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) and other government departments regularly revise their policies. For the latest information, please visit Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) website.

Latest Updated: December 2, 2024