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What is a Post-Graduation Work Permit?

Students who have completed a McGill degree can obtain a Post Graduation Work Permit. The Post Graduation Work Permit is an open work permit, with the following benefits:

  1. no job offer requirement,
  2. a duration of 3 years, 
  3. eligibility for Provincial Healthcare (information on applying for healthcare in Quebec can be found on the RAMQ website)

For complete details, visit the Immigration Canada website.

  1. IMPORTANT! You can only obtain a PGWP once in your lifetime.
  2. If you plan to complete more than 1 degree/diploma/certificate in Canada, consider carefully when it would be most strategic to take advantage of this one-time opportunity.
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