The processing time for a Canada Post-Graduate Work Permit can vary between 56 to 180 days for online applications and 97 to 184 days for paper applications, according to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) data for 2024-2025.
As of 2024, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has introduced new processing timeframes for Post-Graduate Work Permits, with most applications being processed within 60-120 days.
The average processing time for a Post-Graduate Work Permit in Canada is around 3-6 months, but this can vary depending on the applicant's country of origin, the speed of application submission, and the workload of IRCC officers in 2024-2025.
For the 2024-2025 academic year, international students can apply for a Post-Graduate Work Permit within 180 days of receiving their final transcript and must have completed their studies at a Designated Learning Institution (DLI).
As of January 2024, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has updated the processing timeframes for Post-Graduate Work Permits, aiming to process 80% of applications within 6 months.
McGill University international students can expect Post-Graduate Work Permit applications to be processed within 3-6 months, although processing times may vary depending on individual circumstances in 2024-2025.
This video provides an overview of the Post-Graduate Work Permit application process, including eligibility criteria, required documents, and processing timeframes for the 2024-2025 academic year.
According to a Statistics Canada research study, Post-Graduate Work Permit holders have higher rates of labor market integration and retention in Canada compared to other temporary resident groups, with data current up to 2024.