CategoryDocument NamePurpose / Notes
Application FormsIMM5710 – Inside CanadaRequired if applying with a valid study permit from inside Canada.
IMM1295 – Outside Canada
  1. Required if applying for the PGWP from outside of Canada or in Canada on visitor status.
  2. If in Canada on visitor status, apply for a PGWP “from outside Canada” category from your country of citizenship
  3. For more information please contact ISS.
Identity DocumentsValid Passport
  1. Ideally, valid for full PGWP duration.
  2. You can apply to extend your PGWP after you renew your passport, if your passport expires before PGWP duration.
Proof of Study CompletionProgram Completion Letter
  1. Proof of Enrolment/Graduation Letter OR PGWP Letter.
  2. For more information, consult the "Proof of Program Completion Requirements" section on the PGWP Eligibility Criteria page.
Official e-Transcript
  1. Request on Minerva.
  2. Transcript must show “Degree Granted” if Senate has met to confirm your degree.
  3. If applying before the Senate meeting, final grades can appear without any "Degree Granted" remark.
Language RequirementLanguage Test Results (CLB or NCLC)
  1. All PGWP applicants will be required to prove either:
    1. English language skills with a minimum level of Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLB) 7 OR
    2. French language skills with a minimum level of Niveaux de competence linguistique canadiens (NCLC) 7 in in all 4 language areas.
  2. See IRCC’s How to find your language level based on your test results for more information on accepted language tests and results.
BiometricsProof of Biometrics
  1. Your PGWP will not be issued beyond the validity of your biometrics.
  2. If your biometrics are set to expire before the expected duration of your PGWP, you may want to provide new biometrics now to avoid having to extend your PGWP.
  3. For more information, see our Biometrics web page.
Medical Exam (Optional)Proof of Medical Exam
  1. For certain jobs, you must first complete a medical exam with a panel physician and include proof of the medical exam (e-Medical receipt) in the PGWP application.
  2. For example, if your job requires you to work closely with the public, particularly vulnerable populations such as the elderly, the sick, or young children, you will need to complete a medical exam and obtain a PGWP without conditions preventing you from working in certain fields prior to starting your job.

Related Content:

Eligibility Criteria for PGWP
How to Apply for PGWP?
Language Proficiency Requirements