๐๐ญ๐ซ๐ข๐๐ญ๐๐ซ ๐๐๐ง๐ ๐ฎ๐๐ ๐ ๐๐๐ช๐ฎ๐ข๐ซ๐๐ฆ๐๐ง๐ญ๐ฌ ๐๐จ๐ซ ๐๐๐ง๐๐๐ ๐๐จ๐ฌ๐ญ ๐๐ซ๐๐๐ฎ๐๐ญ๐ ๐๐จ๐ซ๐ค ๐๐๐ซ๐ฆ๐ข๐ญ (๐๐๐๐)
Starting November 1, international students applying for the Canada PGWP will need to meet new language proficiency requirements. Graduates from bachelorโs, masterโs, or doctoral programs must demonstrate English or French proficiency with a Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) level 7. Other university and college graduates will also need to meet this language threshold based on their field of study, adding a layer of complexity for students looking to secure a Canada Work Visa.
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๐ข๐๐ฅ๐ ๐จ๐ ๐๐ญ๐ฎ๐๐ฒ ๐๐จ๐ง๐๐ข๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐ฌ ๐๐จ๐ซ ๐๐๐ง๐๐๐ ๐๐จ๐ซ๐ค ๐๐ข๐ฌ๐ ๐๐ฅ๐ข๐ ๐ข๐๐ข๐ฅ๐ข๐ญ๐ฒ
The new rules also impose stricter criteria regarding fields of study. For those applying for the Canada Work Visa under the PGWP, graduates not pursuing a bachelorโs, masterโs, or doctoral degree must complete their studies in an eligible field. College graduates must also meet both the language and field of study requirements, further narrowing the eligibility scope for international students.
๐๐ฆ๐ฉ๐๐๐ญ ๐จ๐ง ๐๐ง๐ญ๐๐ซ๐ง๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐๐ฅ ๐๐ญ๐ฎ๐๐๐ง๐ญ๐ฌ ๐๐ข๐ฆ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐ญ๐จ ๐๐จ๐ซ๐ค ๐ข๐ง ๐๐๐ง๐๐๐
These changes could significantly affect international studentsโ ability to Work in Canada. Those who fail to meet the updated language requirements or who graduate in a non-eligible field may find it harder to secure a Canada Work Visa. This could limit career opportunities for many students, making it essential for them to carefully consider their academic programs and language skills before applying.