Indigenous For international students interested in working in Canada post-graduation, St. Lawrence College (SLC) offers a selection of programs that may allow you to acquire a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) after completing your studies.
Immigration, Refugees & Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced new PGWP eligibility requirements that align with labour market demands in Canada. Students should consult the IRCC website to confirm their chosen program’s CIP Code (Classification of Instructional Programs) aligns to the current post-graduation work permit (PGWP) eligibility guidelines, including program length and field of study requirements.
International students are vital, valued members of SLC's community. We want to reassure all international students that SLC remains committed to welcoming you to our campuses and to supporting you throughout your journey at SLC.
Eligible Program lists by Study Permit application date:
- Before November 1, 2024: PGWP eligibility should not be impacted by these changes.
- November 1, 2024 – June 24, 2025: See list of aligned programs
- June 25, 2025 onward: See list of aligned programs
Frequently Asked Questions
Post-Graduation Work Permit
Students who are enrolled are grandfathered and not impacted by the recently announced updates to the CIP code list.
For more information, please visit Work in Canada after you graduate: Who can apply - Canada.ca.
The government is working to match programs to labour market needs.
Currently, our understanding is that students who submitted their study permit application after November 1, 2024 are grandfathered to be aligned with the list effective at the time of study permit application. Please see the links above. This is as long as their field of study was on the approved PGWP-eligible list at the time of applying for a study permit. Future applicants are eligible for a PGWP if they graduate from a field of study linked to occupations the federal government identifies as helping to meet long-term labour market shortages.
Details for college graduates on working in Canada after you graduate can be found here: Work in Canada after you graduate: Who can apply - Canada.ca.
General Information
All SLC students contribute much-needed talent and expertise to Ontario labour markets. Whether during their programs, on placement, or afterwards as part of a work permit, college students help fill positions in key industries like healthcare, hospitality and tourism, emerging technologies and green industries, manufacturing, construction, trades, and more. Many international students come to SLC with prior education seeking to be further trained, and they contribute as top talent to key sectors of the local and provincial workforce.
For students on the Kingston, Brockville, or Cornwall campus, Student Success is available to help students with concerns related to academic programs, and the Student Wellness and Accessibility department has extensive resources and services, from self-serve to one-on-one counselling. The International Student Advisory team is being equipped with updates, to ensure they are best able to support our international students.
Future students (applicants or those considering SLC) can contact recruitment at askSLC.ca
Current students can contact: International Student Advisor by emailing isa@sl.on.ca with immigration questions or Enrolment@sl.on.ca for registration related questions.
No decisions have been made about program suspensions related to this IRCC announcement. You can view the list of programs SLC offers here.