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Study permit and PGWP planning in 2026: eligibility checks before enrolling

Why school admission, study-permit eligibility and PGWP eligibility are three different checks.

By Mohammadreza Nosraty, RCIC-IRB · Published September 4, 2026

Adult students planning their studies in a university library

Admission to a school does not automatically establish study-permit approval or post-graduation work permit eligibility.

A student can hold an admission letter from a designated learning institution and still find that the specific program does not support the PGWP plan. Check the school and program before paying non-refundable tuition.

What to do now

  • Verify the designated learning institution and the specific program before paying non-refundable tuition.
  • Check the current PGWP language and field-of-study rules that apply to the credential and application date.
  • Prepare a credible study plan and complete financial evidence based on the current requirements.

Where this guide stops

A school’s admission or marketing does not guarantee a study permit or PGWP, and changes in the study record can require individual review.

Official sources

Affected program: Review the related program page →