Effective June 2025, the Canadian government has revised its Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) eligibility rules, adding 119 new fields of study while removing 178 others. These changes are designed to address labor shortages in high-demand sectors such as healthcare, education, and skilled trades. Students who applied for a study permit before June 25, 2025, are exempt from these new changes and remain eligible under the old criteria. While the original article does not contain information on how this affects Nigerians in the diaspora, this policy's impact on aspiring immigrants and those seeking new opportunities remains significant.
- Canada has updated its PGWP list, adding 119 new eligible fields of study and removing 178 others.
- The new policy prioritizes sectors with long-term labor shortages, including health care, education, and skilled trades.
- The total number of eligible fields of study is now 929.
- A "grandfather clause" ensures that students who applied for their study permit before June 25, 2025, are not affected by the changes.
Sources: Immigration News Canada
