Ottawa has changed its requirements for post-study work permits, adding more than 100 fields of study to its list of eligible programs that students can complete before applying for work visas. Meanwhile, 178 formerly eligible fields have now been cut.
The move is part of broader student visa changes first announced in November 2024.
The changes require international students who want to qualify for a post-graduation work permit to complete a program in a field that is linked to long-term labour shortages in Canada. The change applies to those in non-degree programs or those who are not earning a bachelor or postgraduate degree.
More than 900 fields of study are eligible for the permit. The new eligibility criteria, announced June 25, went into effect the same day….