A PGWP lets eligible graduates gain Canadian work experience. Permanent residence is a separate application through programs such as Express Entry or a Provincial Nominee Program.
It cannot usually be extended and does not become PR automatically.
Skilled work experience in Canada can make you eligible for the Canadian Experience Class.
Many provinces have streams for their own graduates and workers.
PGWP eligibility for some programs now depends on field of study.
Most graduates build skilled Canadian work experience on their PGWP, then create an Express Entry profile. The Canadian Experience Class generally needs at least one year of skilled work experience in Canada within the last few years, plus language test results.
Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) can add a nomination for graduates or workers a province needs. Each province publishes its own criteria and invitation rounds.
In 2025 Canada removed extra Express Entry points for job offers. A job offer can still matter for some provincial streams and work permits, but buying a job offer or LMIA is illegal and can lead to a five-year ban for misrepresentation.
Check whether you qualify for another work permit, a provincial stream, or a bridging option under current IRCC policy. Maintaining status matters — apply before your permit expires if you are eligible for another permit.
A job offer or offer letter does not extend your visa by itself. You still need a genuine employer, a real role and a successful application through the official government process.
We check your profile against the route, explain what the official rules require, and help you prepare a complete, accurate application. We also introduce suitable candidates to employers registered in the destination country that are recruiting for genuine roles.
The employer interviews you and decides whether to hire you, and the government decides your visa. Where the destination country requires immigration advice to come from a registered or authorised professional, that advice is given by our partner lawyers.
We review your current visa, qualifications, experience and English.
Suitable routes, official requirements, realistic timelines and costs.
Applications and interviews with registered employers, where the route needs one.
Complete documents, submitted through the official process.
Besides our urgent vacancies, we also receive regular job openings for work visas in many other countries. Tell us the country and job you are interested in and our team will share the openings currently available for your profile.
Siddhivinayak Overseas provides information, counselling and application-preparation support for applicants exploring lawful study, work and migration pathways.
Book a free consultation with our Surat counsellors. We will assess your profile and map the right study or work visa pathway.
