How do I stay in Canada after graduation?
The easiest way to stay in Canada after you finish studying is to get a Post-graduation work permit. Every year the number of former students grows rapidly.
Post-graduation work permit (PGWP) is for those who decide to 'stay temporarily in Canada to work', according to the Government of Canada's website. There is only one condition: you should finish your studies at a Designated Learning Institution.
The reason for its popularity is obvious: it is one of the easiest ways to continue making a living in the country. From 2008 to 2018, the number of students who received post-graduation work permits increased from 10,300 to 64,700, as of 528 percent.
Along with the desire to stay and work in Canada, salaries are also going high. For insyance, in Alberta in 2008 there was the highest annual average salary for PGWP holders, $24,000 CAD. Ten years later that amount increased by ACD 8,000 reaching CAD 34,000.
The next step is permanent residency
It is important to note that work experience gained through PGWP can make a significant contribution to your future permanent residency opportunities. Canada willingly rewards candidates with work experience within the country. According to Statistics Canada, 'Nearly three-quarters of all PGWP holders became permanent residents within 5 years of receiving their PGWP'.
Post-graduationwork permit is becoming a real springboard to the future and the most significant connection between alumni status and permanent resident status.The increased popularity of this mechanism demonstrates the attractiveness of Canada as an educational center that becomes home.
