IRCC Updates
June 25, 2025 PGWP Eligibility Announcement
On June 25th, 2025 Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada announced changes to the list of fields of study eligible for a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP). Eligible Algonquin College programs as of June 25, 2025 can be found on our PGWP Eligible Programs page. A full list of which programs are now PGWP eligible, and which are not, can be found here.
A program’s PGWP eligibility is determined at the time when an individual applies for the study permit. Students who applied for a study permit before June 25, 2025, will still be eligible for a PGWP if their field of study was on the list when they applied for their study permit, even if it has since been removed.
PGWP eligibility is not based on program quality or regional labour market demands but on national long-term labour market needs identified by IRCC. Canadian immigration policies and laws are subject to change and may impact this list of programs. Please consult the IRCC website for the most current information.
We will be in contact with students admitted into programs for Fall 2025, Winter 2026, or Spring 2026 which are no longer PGWP eligible via email.
New applicants whose application is in process will be contacted through their application portal should their program choice no longer be PGWP eligible. We will help to facilitate another program choice.
