Archive · 20 Nov 2025
Study & Work in Canada: Options Without PGWP
Many Indian students choose Canada for its great education and job prospects.
They can work part-time while studying and full-time after with a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP).
If they can't get a PGWP, they can still work in Canada through the Temporary Foreign Worker Program, but they need an employer to sponsor them and prove there's no Canadian worker available for the job.
Indian students prefer Canada for education and work opportunities
Students can work part-time during studies and full-time after with PGWP
PGWP validity ranges from 8 months to 3 years based on program length
Without PGWP, students can explore Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP)
TFWP requires employer sponsorship and Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA)
- Who
- Indian students studying in Canada
- What
- Exploring work permit options without Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP)
- When
- After completing studies and not receiving PGWP
- Where
- Canada
- Why
- To secure employment and gain work experience
- Total Indian students in Canada
- Over four lakh
- PGWP validity range
- 8 months to 3 years
- Program for work without PGWP
- Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP)
- Employer requirement for TFWP
- Must obtain Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA)
