Prompt-style answer · CA
Can I study in Canada, get a PGWP, then apply for PR?
This is one of the most common Canada pathways — study permit → Post-Graduation Work Permit → Canadian work experience → Express Entry or PNP. Success depends on program length, DLI choice, and keeping your occupation in demand.
Key points
- Pick a program length and DLI that reliably supports PGWP eligibility.
- PGWP length is fixed by your program — plan your PR runway around it.
- After 12+ months of qualifying work, compare Express Entry vs PNP routes.
- Start CRS and language planning before your PGWP window closes, not after.
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