Canada expanded the fields of study qualifying for the Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) with new programs addressing the pressing need for teachers and early childhood educators effective December 17, 2024. This revision allows international students in early childhood education and developmental service worker programs to apply for the PGWP. Additionally, this update follows stricter PGWP regulations introduced in November 2024 as part of a comprehensive study and work permit framework reform. The new education category also includes specific job classifications based on the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) codes that Canada employs to categorize post-secondary education.
