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PGWP Calculator 2026 — How Long Does Your Work Permit Last? | ImmigraCan

Find out the estimated length of your Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) based on your program's length and official IRCC rules.

PGWP length by program duration

  • Less than 8 months: not eligible
  • 8 months to under 2 years: same length as the program
  • 2 years or more: up to 3 years

The program must be from a DLI (Designated Learning Institution) eligible for the PGWP, completed in person (not 100% online), and not at an unlicensed private institution.

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