On February 14, 2019 Immigration, Refugees & Citizenship Canada (IRCC) introduced new, relaxed guidelines for the Post-Graduation Work Permit Program (PGWP). By way of background, the PGWP program allows foreign students who have graduated from eligible Canadian institutions to obtain an Open Work Permit for up to three (3) years. Students who use the program can, in turn, gain additional points based on their Canadian work experience, when they apply for permanent resi