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An illustrative story

Maria’s story

A new graduate whose study permit is ending, applying for a post-graduation work permit.

  • 25
  • New graduate from Mexico
  • Vancouver
  • Post-graduation work permit
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Maria, a new graduate in Vancouver, waving hello, diploma in hand
The challenge

Start her career in Canada

Maria finished her degree in Vancouver and had job interviews lined up, but she wasn’t sure her program qualified, how long her permit would last, or how long she had to apply.

The story

Maria’s journey with Global Compass

Maria, a new graduate in Vancouver, waving hello, diploma in hand
Moment 1 of 8:

Meet Maria

“I just graduated in Vancouver, and I want to start my career here.”
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  1. Meet Maria. “I just graduated in Vancouver, and I want to start my career here.”
  2. The challenge. “My study permit is ending. Can I get a post-graduation work permit?”
  3. Finding Global Compass. “I found Global Compass between job interviews.”
  4. Telling the story. “It asked about my program, my school and my English results.”
  5. Lawyer-backed answers. “A lawyer flagged my 180-day window and the English level graduates need.”
  6. Help that keeps going. “Our check-ins help me plan my next step toward permanent residence.”
  7. The way forward. “My application went in on time, with everything it needed.”
  8. What comes next. “Applied on time, with everything it needed. Now I can focus on my career.”
What Global Compass checked

The rules behind Maria’s story

Real requirements, from official sources.

  • Apply within 180 days of the confirmation that you finished your program.
    Official source
  • English or French: CLB 7 for university graduates, CLB 5 for college graduates.
    Official source
  • Some college programs must be in an eligible field of study.
    Official source
  • How long the permit lasts depends on the program and on the passport’s expiry date.
    Official source
The way forward

A clear next step

Knowing her deadline and the documents she needed, Maria applied in good time and could focus on her job search.

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Maria is an illustrative character, not a real client, and this outcome is an example, not a promise. Every case is different, and only the government decides.