Post-Graduation Work Permit

The SAIT programs listed below are eligible for PGWP and currently meet IRCC's requirements. This list is accurate as of Thursday, March 27, 2025, and may be revised to include more programs, so check back regularly.

SAIT programs that are PGWP eligible as of Nov. 1, 2024.

Program	Credential	Intakes	CIP Code	CIP Classification
Advanced Care Paramedic	Diploma	Winter, Fall	51.0904	Emergency medical technology/technician (EMT paramedic)
Aircraft Maintenance Engineers Technology	Diploma	Winter, Spring, Fall	47.0607	Airframe mechanics and aircraft maintenance technology/technician
Aircraft Structures Technician	Certificate	Winter, Fall	47.0607	Airframe mechanics and aircraft maintenance technology/technician
Avionics Technology	Diploma	Spring, Fall	47.0609	Avionics maintenance technology/technician
Bachelor of Applied Business Administration	Applied Degree	Spring, Fall, Winter	52.0301	Accounting
Bachelor of Applied Technology in Petroleum Engineering	Applied Degree	Winter, Fall	14.2501	Petroleum engineering
Bachelor of Business Administration - Accounting	Bachelor's Degree	Fall	52.0301	Accounting
Bachelor of Business Administration - Financial Services	Bachelor's Degree	Fall	52.0804	Financial planning and services
Bachelor of Business Administration - Financial Technology and Innovation	Bachelor's Degree	Fall	52.0299	Business administration, management and operations
Bachelor of Business Administration - Human Resource Management	Bachelor's Degree	Fall	52.1001	Human resources management/personnel administration
Bachelor of Business Administration - Management	Bachelor's Degree	Fall	52.0201	Business administration and management
Bachelor of Business Administration - Marketing	Bachelor's Degree	Fall	52.1401	Marketing/marketing management
Bachelor of Business Administration - Supply Chain Management	Bachelor's Degree	Fall	52.0203	Logistics, materials, and supply chain management
Bachelor of Hospitality and Tourism Management	Bachelor's Degree	Fall	52.0901	Hospitality administration/management
Bachelor of Technology - Cyber Security	Bachelor's Degree	Fall	11.0199	Computer and information sciences support services, general, other
Bachelor of Technology - Software Development	Bachelor's Degree	Fall	11.0199	Computer and information sciences support services, general, other
Business Administration - Supply Chain Management	Diploma	Winter, Spring, Fall	52.0203	Logistics, materials, and supply chain management
Butchery and Charcuterie Management	Certificate	Winter	12.0506	Meat cutting/meat cutter
Cyber Security for Control Systems	Post-Diploma Certificate	Spring, Fall	11.0901	Computer systems networking and telecommunications
Data Analytics	Post-Diploma Certificate	Winter, Spring, Fall	52.1301	Management science
Database Administrator	Certificate	Fall	11.0802	Data modelling/warehousing and database administration
Early Childhood Education	Certificate	Fall	19.0709	Child care provider/assistant
Early Childhood Education	Diploma	Fall	19.0708	Child care and support services management
Electrical Trade and Technology	Diploma	Fall	46.0302	Electrician
Fitness and Wellness Management	Diploma	Fall	31.0501	Health and physical education/fitness, general
Information Systems Security	Diploma	Winter, Spring, Fall	11.1003	Computer and information systems security/information assurance
Information Technology Services	Diploma	Winter, Spring, Fall	11.1002	System, networking and LAN/WAN management/manager
Integrated Artificial Intelligence	Post-Diploma Certificate	Spring, Fall	11.0102	Artificial intelligence
Integrated Water Management	Diploma	Fall	03.0205	Water, wetlands and marine resources management
Interactive Design - Graphic Design	Diploma	Winter, Spring, Fall	50.0409	Graphic design
Machining Technology	Diploma	Fall	48.0501	Machine tool technology/machinist
Medical Laboratory Technology	Diploma	Fall	51.1005	Clinical laboratory science/medical technology/technologist
Medical Radiologic Technology	Diploma	Fall	51.0911	Radiologic technology/science - radiographer
Network Systems Specialist	Certificate	Fall	11.0901	Computer systems networking and telecommunications
Nuclear Medicine Technology	Diploma	Fall	51.0905	Nuclear medical technology/technologist
Object Oriented Software Development	Certificate	Fall	15.1204	Computer software technology/technician
Ophthalmic and Optometric Assisting	Certificate	Winter, Fall	51.1802	Optometric technician/assistant
Power and Process Operations	Certificate	Winter	47.0303	Industrial mechanics and maintenance technology
Primary Care Paramedic	Certificate	Fall	51.081	Emergency care attendant (EMT ambulance)
Rehabilitation Therapy Assistant	Diploma	Fall	51.2399	Rehabilitation and therapeutic professions, other
Respiratory Therapy	Diploma	Fall	51.0908	Respiratory care therapy/therapist
Software Development	Diploma	Winter, Spring, Fall	11.0201	Computer programming/programmer, general
Transport and Heavy Equipment Technology	Diploma	Winter, Fall	47.0302	Heavy equipment maintenance technology/technician
Welding and Fabrication Technology	Diploma	Winter, Fall	48.0508	Welding technology/welder
Welding Engineering Technology	Diploma	Fall	15.0614	Welding engineering technology/technician

All SAIT programs longer than eight months are eligible for a PGWP only for students who applied for a study permit before Friday, Nov. 1, 2024. This includes programs that are still eligible based on the new criteria. 

Students in the following programs who applied for their study permit before Nov. 1 may still be eligible for a PGWP upon graduation. 

For those who applied for a study permit on or after Nov. 1, the following programs are no longer eligible for the PGWP. 

SAIT programs that are no longer PGWP eligible as of Nov. 1, 2024.

Program	Credential	CIP Code	CIP Classification
Accounting	Certificate	52.0302	Accounting technology/technician and bookkeeping
Administrative Information Management	Diploma	52.0401	Administrative assistant and secretarial science, general
Architectural Technologies	Diploma	04.0901	Architectural technology/technician
Automotive Service Technology	Diploma	47.0604	Automobile/automotive mechanics technology/technician
Bachelor of Applied Technology Geographic Information Systems	Applied Degree	45.0702	Geographic information science and cartography
Bachelor of Science Construction Project Management	Bachelor's Degree	52.2001	Construction management
Baking and Pastry Arts	Diploma	12.0501	Baking and pastry arts/baker/pastry chef
Business Administration - Accounting	Diploma	52.0301	Accounting
Business Administration - Financial Services	Diploma	52.0804	Financial planning and services
Business Administration - Human Resource Management	Diploma	52.1001	Human resources management/personnel administration, general
Business Administration - Management	Diploma	52.0201	Business administration and management, general
Business Administration - Marketing	Diploma	52.0201	Marketing/marketing management, general
Business Administration Automotive Management	Diploma	52.1907	Vehicle and vehicle parts and accessories marketing operations
Business and Entrepreneurship	Certificate	52.0703	Small business administration/management
Chemical Engineering Technology	Diploma	15.9999	Engineering technologies and engineering-related fields, other
Chemical Laboratory Technology	Diploma	41.0301	Chemical technology/technician
Civil Engineering Technology - Construction Management	Diploma	15.0201	Civil engineering technology/technician
Civil Engineering Technology - Municipal	Diploma	15.0201	Civil engineering technology/technician
Civil Engineering Technology - Virtual Design and Construction	Diploma	15.1304	Civil drafting and civil engineering CAD/CADD
Culinary Arts	Diploma	12.0500	Cooking and related culinary arts, general
Dental Assisting	Certificate	51.0601	Dental assisting/assistant
Electrical Engineering Technology	Diploma	15.0303	Electrical, electronic and communications engineering technology/technician
Electronics Engineering Technology	Diploma	15.0303	Electrical, electronic and communications engineering technology/technician
Energy Asset Management	Diploma	15.0503	Energy management and systems technology/technician
Environmental Technology	Diploma	15.0507	Environmental engineering technology/environmental technology
Film and Video Production	Diploma	50.0602	Cinematography and film/video production
Geomatics Engineering Technology	Diploma	15.1102	Surveying technology/surveying
Health Information Management	Diploma	51.0706	Health information / medical records administration/administrator
Healthcare Leadership	Post-Diploma Certificate	51.0701	Health/health care administration/management
Hospitality and Tourism Management - Beverage Management	Diploma	12.0504	Restaurant, culinary and catering management/manager
Hospitality and Tourism Management - Entrepreneurship and Innovation	Diploma	52.0901	Hospitality administration/management, general
Hospitality and Tourism Management - Event Management	Diploma	52.0907	Meeting and event planning
Hospitality and Tourism Management - Hotels and Accommodation	Diploma	52.0904	Hotel/motel administration/management
Hospitality and Tourism Management - Multi-Disciplinary	Diploma	52.0901	Hospitality administration/management, general
Hospitality and Tourism Management - Restaurant and Service Operations	Diploma	12.0504	Restaurant, culinary and catering management/manager
Hospitality and Tourism Management - Travel and Tourism	Diploma	52.0903	Tourism and travel services management
Instrumentation Engineering Technology	Diploma	15.0404	Instrumentation technology/technician
Interactive Design - User Experience	Diploma	50.0401	Design and visual communications, general
Interactive Design - Web Design and Development	Diploma	50.0401	Design and visual communications, general
International Business Management	Post-Diploma Certificate	52.1101	International business/trade/commerce
Journalism - Photojournalism	Diploma	09.0404	Photojournalism
Journalism - Print and Online Journalism	Diploma	09.0401	Journalism, general
Legal Assistant	Diploma	22.0302	Legal assistant/paralegal
Library Information Technology	Diploma	25.0301	Library and archives assisting
Marketing	Certificate	52.1401	Marketing/marketing management, general
Mechanical Engineering Technology	Diploma	15.0805	Mechanical engineering/mechanical technology/technician
Office Professional	Certificate	52.0401	Administrative assistant and secretarial science, general
Open Studies	n/a	24.0102	General studies
Optician	Diploma	51.1801	Opticianry/ophthalmic dispensing optician
Petroleum Engineering Technology	Diploma	15.0903	Petroleum technology/technician
Power Engineering Technology	Diploma	48.0801	Boilermaking/boilermaker
Radio, Television and Broadcast News - Broadcast News	Diploma	09.0402	Broadcast journalism
Radio, Television and Broadcast News - Radio	Diploma	09.0701	Radio and television
Radio, Television and Broadcast News - Television	Diploma	09.0701	Radio and television
Water and Wastewater Treatment Operations	Certificate	15.0506	Water quality and wastewater treatment management and recycling technology/technician

You must submit a Letter of Completion and your transcript.

Because your credential (diploma, certificate, etc.) will be awarded on the appropriate conferral date, please review the below details to receive your Letter of Completion:

1. Apply to graduate through mySAIT during the appropriate timeline.
2. Review your unofficial transcripts to ensure your final grades have been entered.
3. Once all final grades are entered, the Office of the Registrar will run a graduate audit. This process can take up to two weeks to complete before a letter of completion can be generated.*
4. A Letter of Completion will be automatically created for you if you are eligible to receive one. You do not need to request it.
5. The Letter of Completion will be uploaded to the MyCreds™️ platform, and you’ll receive an email when it is ready to view and share. Check that you have an active email on your student profile.

You also need to request a copy of your official transcript through mySAIT.

_{*We are unable to generate a Post-Graduation Work Permit letter of completion until the Office of the Registrar completes the graduate audit detailed above. If your study permit expires soon, please contact the International Centre.}

If you took a leave of absence during your studies, ensure you also request a confirmation letter from the International Centre for your PGWP application.

Request a Confirmation of Enrolment letter

You will need to scan and upload a copy of your passport on the bio-data page (the page with your photo and all other personal information), and any other pages with stamps, visas, or markings from any county.

If you have a new passport, you need to provide copies of both your new and old passports.

Your passport photo should be less than six months old and meet the IRCC photo specifications.

Depending on your nationality, the Family Information form might be required. You should only provide it if it’s included in your document checklist.

This form needs to be printed out and signed by hand. Please note you might need to sign multiple places on this form.

• If you indicate that you don’t have a spouse or common-law partner, sign and date Section A.
• If you indicate that you don’t have children, sign and date Section B.
• Finally, sign and date Section C.

IRCC might make a minor adjustment to application forms without notice. Please check for instructions for each form and make sure the form is thoroughly completed.

The Schedule 1: Application for Temporary Residency form is usually included in the “Optional Documents” section of your checklist, and most students do not need to include it in the application.

If you do require it, this form doesn’t need to be signed, but it does need to be validated.

If you have provided biometrics in a previous application, you don’t need to provide them again. Your biometrics will be valid for 10 years. You can use the online tool to find out if your biometrics are still valid.

Biometrics (fingerprints and a photo) are collected to confirm your identity and will facilitate your entry to Canada. While exemptions can be granted, most study permit applicants will be required to provide biometrics.

Once you have paid your biometrics collection fee ($85 CAD) and submitted your online application, you will receive a biometric instruction letter in your account. Then, you can go to the nearest biometrics collection center with the letter.

You may be required to complete an immigration medical exam if:

1. you have lived in a designated country or territory for more than six months in the past year, or,
2. you will participate in a workplacement, co-op or practicum that will bring you close to patients, children, the elderly, etc. This includes public health, health sciences, or agriculture-related fields (for example, healthcare workers, and primary and secondary school teachers.) Please refer to your program page for specific practicum information.

If you need a medical exam, you can choose either:

• submit your application first, and wait for the medical exam instruction letter from IRCC, or,
• do an upfront medical exam first and include the exam confirmation receipt in your application.

In general, it can save some processing time when you provide an upfront medical exam.

Your medical exam result will be valid for 12 months from the date of the exam and should be valid at the time when you travel. The exam is taken during the initial study permit application period; therefore, if you have been studying outside Canada since recieving your study permit approval, you will need to make sure your results are still valid when traveling to Canada.

You may need a new IME result if you are a continuing student who has left Canada for six months or more in the past year.

Find a panel physician that can conduct your medical exam.

It depends. Refer to the IRCC Help Centre for more information before you travel.

No. Once you receive your PGWP you can then apply for a new TRV.

Before you receive written notice of program completion

If you were eligible to work part-time (up to 24 hours per week) during your final semester, you can continue working part-time until you receive notice of program completion (letter from SAIT.)

Once you receive the notice of completion

You must STOP working until you submit the PGWP application.

After you submit the PGWP application, you can start working full-time if you:

• were eligible to work part-time during your academic semester and didn’t work off-campus more than 24 hours during academic semesters
• have a valid study permit at the time of applying for your PGWP.

If your PGWP is refused, you must stop working immediately.

You can now order your unofficial transcript through your MySAIT account.

Please check the Quick Reference Guide for easy steps to follow.

You MUST have a valid temporary status as a student or a visitor in order to apply for a PGWP.

If your study permit expires around your program completion time, you should consider applying for your study permit extension early so that you still hold a valid status to bridge your graduation period.

If you have not applied to extend it before it expires, you must stop studying and working and apply for a restoration of status.

Effective June 21, 2024, students can no longer apply for a post-graduation work permit (PGWP) at the Canada-US border.

All eligible graduating students should apply for their PGWP online before their study permit expires. For more information, visit the IRCC website or email international.advising@sait.cafor assistance.