Our office and phonelines will be closed on October 13th, due to the holiday weekend.
Our office is open during regular business hours, Monday - Friday, 10am - 4pm.
Our office and phonelines will be closed on October 13th, due to the holiday weekend.
Our office is open during regular business hours, Monday - Friday, 10am - 4pm.
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Important Notice:
Flagpoling at Canada/US border: June 21, 2024 - Government of Canada announced that international students can no longer apply for a post-graduation work permit (PGWP) at the border, effective immediately.
Explore how grads can get an open work permit for up to 3 years after finishing a McGill degree. No job offer needed—one-time chance to stay and work.
Find out who qualifies to work in Canada after graduation, when to apply, and what study permit conditions must be met to be eligible for PGWP.
Find out about the deadline to apply for the PGWP after completing your program. Explore why timing and study permit status matter for eligibility.
Find out how to apply for the PGWP. Discover key steps, required documents, and recent changes to border application rules.
Explore which documents you need to apply for the PGWP, including forms, transcripts, proof of completion, ID, biometrics, and language test results.
Find out how biometrics validity affects the length of your PGWP. Determine whether or not you need to provide biometrics with your PGWP application.
Find out how your Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) or eTA works with a PGWP. Discover when you need to reapply and what happens if it’s still valid or expired.
Find out what to expect if you travel while your PGWP is in process. Learn entry requirements, risks, and when you may be allowed to work or re-enter Canada.
Explore our cheatsheet on PGWP - who’s eligible, when to apply, what documents you need, and how long it’s valid.
In addition to the information above, please also review ISS' FAQs page.