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  How Long Does it Take to Process a Post-Graduate Work Permit (PGWP) The Post Graduate Work Permit (PGWP) allows fresh graduates to acquire useful Canadian work experience, which can be used to gain points for their future immigration. You may be qualified to apply for Permanent Residency if you are a skilled worker (NOC A, O, or B) with PGWP experience. Graduates from qualified Canadian universities can apply for a Post Graduate Work Visa, which is also known as an open work permit (PGWP). To learn more about the PGWP, its requirements, and benefits, continue reading Eligibility for Post-Graduate Work Permit International students may receive a PGWP for up to three years after graduation. The student must have studied full-time in Canada for at least eight months and finished a program of study to be eligible. Although not all DLIs qualify a student for a Post Graduate Work Permit, still the student must have graduated from one of Canada’s designated learning institutions (DLIs)....