Canada ranks as the number one country for foreign students
Since the COVID-19 pandemic, Canada has allowed international students to count time
spent studying online toward the length of a post-graduate work permit (PGWP). Though
initially set to end December 31, 2021, the government has recently extended this policy
to August 31, 2022
That means all time spent studying online from outside Canada between March 2020
and August 31, 2022, will count toward the length of a post-graduate work permit.
The duration of a post-graduate work permit depends on the length of your studies and
can be issued for up to three years. Any time spent studying before you have applied for
a study permit will not be considered toward the duration of the work permit. Time spent
studying online outside of Canada after August 31, 2022, will also not be considered.
