On Friday, June 21, 2024, the Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, announced that Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) applications can no longer be processed at a Canadian port-of-entry. This means all PGWP applications must now be submitted online.
Most students are able to begin working as soon as their PGWP application is submitted, so we hope that the online process will not be a major inconvenience. Students that need urgent processing can look at the related Frequently Asked Question (FAQ) on the PGWP page of our site.
If you are an international student, please read this summary of several important policy changes made by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). The topics include off-campus work hours, how taking online courses can affect PGWP eligibility, and an increase to the minimum amount of funds you must show for a study permit application.
Updates have also been added on the relevant pages of the immigration advising section of the website.
Are you completing your degree requirements in the fall and will not be taking any winter courses? Request an extension to your University Health Insurance Plan (UHIP) coverage plan for the winter 2024 academic term by December 1st. To apply for an extension by this date, please fill out this Form. If you have any questions or concerns, please take a look at our website or contact us at uhip.information@utoronto.ca.
Have more questions about this? Join our UHIP Extensions 101 Information Session on November 21st. Register on CLNx!
A message to the community on international students and housing is being shared at U of T. Please take minute to read through this important message here.