Spouses/CLPs of TEER 0/1 workers or international students; PGWP graduates; BOWP applicants with a pending PR; IEC Working Holiday participants; and other IRCC-designated categories.
Key Requirements
Key Benefits
Work for any employer — change jobs freely.
PGWP provides up to 3 years of open work experience toward CEC PR.
How Arik Immigration Consultant Helps You
Assess which OWP category applies.
Apply for spousal OWPs concurrently with the principal permit.
File the BOWP at the optimal time.
Manage PGWP applications within the 180-day graduation deadline.
Related Work Permit pages
Work anywhere in Canada for up to 3 years after graduation — the most direct bridge from Canadian study to PR.
Keep working without interruption while IRCC processes your permanent residence application.
For spouses and common-law partners of TEER 0/1 workers and full-time DLI students.
Open work experience in Canada counts toward CEC Express Entry PR.
Book a FREE Consultation with Arik Immigration
Arik manages the complete process — from CRS assessment through to PR confirmation. Office hours: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
