Work Permit

Immigration, Refugees & Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has published new PGWP eligibility requirements for students who apply for a study permit on or after November 1, 2024, which include graduating from a program linked to one of five priority fields of study: agriculture and agri-food, healthcare...

A temporary resident must apply to extend their period of authorized stay before it ends. If they have done so, their period of authorized stay as a temporary resident is extended by law until a decision is made. Such a person is considered to have maintained status (previously known as implied...

International students applying for PGWP must submit an official transcript from George Brown Polytechnic as part of their application. The e-transcript provided by George Brown through MyCreds is an official school transcript. Therefore, if you are applying online for your PGWP, you can use the...

As of April 1, 2026, post-secondary international students do not need a separate co-op work permit for a Work Integrated Learning (WIL) component of a program. WIL is a required component of some George Brown programs and may include placement, co-op, internship, or externship. International...

You and your employer must make sure you can work off campus without a work permit before you start working. It’s important to understand the consequences of unauthorized work. You can work off campus without a work permit if you meet all of these requirements: You’re a full-time student at a...