Please be aware that the details posted here are based on information available at the time of publication, September 26, 2024. For the most up-to-date information, please refer to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).
International students are a welcome and vital part of the Selkirk College community, and our team is here to support you. Please connect with us if you have any questions.
I'm a current student. Am I still eligible for the post-graduation work permit (PGWP)?
Yes, all current students who successfully complete a program of two years are still eligible for the PGWP.
I'm a current student in a two-year postgraduate or undergraduate diploma program. Will I still be able to get a three-year PGWP?
Yes, IRCC has not changed the rules for the length of the PGWP for current students.
I'm a current student on an ISD plan combining two programs. Am I still eligible for a three-year PGWP?
Yes, as you will receive a two-year diploma from Selkirk College, and as a current student, the changes to PGWP eligibility and length do not affect you.
I'm a current student. Do I have to write an IELTS/PTE/CELPIP test before I apply for a PGWP?
Yes, as of November 1, 2024, all applicants for a PGWP must submit an IELTS/PTE/CELPIP test score that is equivalent to CLB 5 (Canadian Language Benchmark).
I'm a future, prospective student. What are the changes to the PGWP eligibility that affect me?
Students who apply for a study permit after November 1, 2024, will have the new PGWP eligibility rules applied. Please see the IRCC news release regarding upcoming changes to PGWP eligibility. IRCC will officially update eligibility and other rules regarding the PGWP, so please consult the most recent updates regarding PGWP eligibility.
How is the college responding to international education policy changes?
BC Colleges and Colleges & Institutes Canada (CICan) have both released formal statements addressing the impacts of the federal government’s new caps on international student enrolment and changes to work permit eligibility.