STU · PGWP HOLDERS & GRADUATES
You finished school in Canada.
Now let's finish the PR file.
The gap between graduating and holding a PR card is where most international students lose the plot - the wrong NOC code, the wrong PNP stream, or waiting too long to start the profile. We build the full study-to-PR runway with you.
THE LANDSCAPE
What's actually
happening right now.
A quick read of the policy weather before we open your file - so the strategy fits the ground you're standing on.
The Canadian government has narrowed almost every study-to-PR pathway since 2024. PGWP eligibility, spousal open work permits, and category-based Express Entry draws have all tightened - and are still changing.
For students and PGWP holders, that means the old advice ("just work a year and apply CEC") is not enough. Draws are landing at 500+ CRS in general and 380–470 in category-based rounds, and provinces are running smaller, more targeted PNP streams. Strategy matters more than paperwork.
WHO THIS IS FOR
Eligibility, in plain English.
PGWP-eligible graduate
Completed a program at a Designated Learning Institution (DLI) that meets the current PGWP field-of-study requirements. We check your program against the latest IRCC eligibility list before you spend money on the application.
Canadian work experience
At least 1 year of skilled Canadian work experience (TEER 0/1/2/3) for CEC. Part-time and multiple jobs can combine - we run the math.
Language
CLB 7 minimum for most CEC / EE streams; higher for TEER 0/1. French bilingual candidates unlock category-based draws with much lower CRS cut-offs.
Provincial fit
Ontario OINP, BC PNP Tech, Alberta AAIP, Manitoba MPNP, Saskatchewan SINP - each has an in-Canada stream with different NOC lists and CRS thresholds. We map your profile to the streams you actually qualify for.
HOW WE WORK
Four phases. No handoffs.
PGWP audit & CRS baseline
We confirm your PGWP eligibility, calculate your current CRS score, and identify every point you're leaving on the table (spousal factors, French, additional education, provincial nomination).
001Pathway map
We compare Express Entry (CEC, FSW, category-based), every in-Canada PNP stream you qualify for, and any employer-driven options. You get a written pathway ranked by realistic timeline and cost.
002Express Entry profile + PNP filings
We build the EE profile, file PNP expressions of interest where relevant, and manage document collection - ECA, language tests, reference letters that meet IRCC's evidentiary standard.
003Post-ITA / post-nomination filing
After an Invitation to Apply or provincial nomination, we assemble the full PR application, respond to any procedural fairness letters, and track medicals and background checks through to COPR.
004WHAT'S INCLUDED
Every file,
every time.
Not add-ons. Not tiers. Every study → pr file we open ships with the full scope below - quoted flat, priced up front.
- 01PGWP eligibility review against current IRCC list
- 02CRS scoring & Express Entry profile creation
- 03Canadian Experience Class (CEC) filings
- 04In-Canada PNP streams (OINP, BC PNP, AAIP, MPNP, SINP)
- 05French bonus / category-based draw positioning
- 06Post-ITA document package & submission
- 07Reference letter drafting to IRCC standard
- 08Response to procedural fairness letters
WHERE FILES FAIL
The three pitfalls we see most.
Wrong NOC / TEER code
The single most common CEC refusal reason. Duties in your reference letter must match the NOC you claim. We rewrite letters that don't hold up.
PGWP field-of-study mismatch
Since November 2024, PGWP eligibility depends on your field of study aligning with a shortage occupation list. Programs that qualified two years ago may not qualify today.
Waiting too long to file EE
PGWPs are not renewable in most cases. Every month spent "just working" without an EE profile is a month closer to a status gap.
QUESTIONS WE GET
Straight answers.
My PGWP expires in 4 months. Am I too late for PR?+
No, but we need to move now. If you have Canadian work experience already, we can often file an Express Entry profile and, if invited, an application for a Bridging Open Work Permit (BOWP) that lets you keep working while the PR is processed.
Do I need a job offer for CEC?+
No. CEC is based on your Canadian work experience, not on a current or future job offer. A qualifying offer can add CRS points but is not required.
Can I include my spouse who is with me on a SOWP?+
Yes. Your spouse and dependent children can be included in the same PR application. Their status inside Canada is handled alongside your file.
