CA · After study
PGWP into PR
Work after graduation, build Canadian experience, ladder into Express Entry or a PNP.
- Estimated time
- ~45 min
- Region
- Canada
- Total guides
- 7 guides
In this track
- 01
Canada PGWP eligibility: 2026 rule changes
Canada PGWP eligibility for 2026: qualifying programs, DLI requirements, field-of-study restrictions, full-time status rules, and the application timeline after graduation.
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- 02
Canada PGWP document checklist
Canada PGWP document checklist: eligibility evidence, completion letter, transcript, passport, photos, and application forms for the post-graduation work permit.
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- 03
Canada Express Entry CRS calculator walkthrough
Canada Express Entry CRS calculator guide: how points are awarded for age, education, language, work experience, and arranged employment, plus category-based draw scoring.
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- 04
Canada Express Entry document checklist 2026
Canada Express Entry document checklist for 2026: language tests, ECA, employment letters, proof of funds, police certificates, and post-ITA evidence requirements.
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- 05
Canada Express Entry STEM category 2026
How category-based Express Entry invitations work for STEM occupations in 2026, including NOC duties, work experience, language, CRS, and proof.
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- 06
Canada Express Entry French-speaking pathway
How French-language category-based Express Entry works in 2026, including NCLC scores, category invitations, CRS, proof, TEF/TCF, and settlement funds.
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- 07
Canada PNP comparison: ON vs BC vs AB
Canada PNP comparison across Ontario, British Columbia, and Alberta: streams, CRS alignment, in-demand occupations, and nomination timelines for international graduates.
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Official sources
Verify rules and forms on first-party government sites as you work through this track.
Start with the legal hub
- Canada study & PGWP library
Study permit, PGWP, and family sponsorship deep dives.
- PGWP eligibility 2026
Field-of-study and program-length rules after graduation.
- Study permit document checklist
Evidence pack for IRCC study permit filing.