Immitracker Canada: Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) Tracker Launch

Immitracker is excited to announce the launch of our latest visa tracker for Canada: the post-graduation work permit (PGWP) tracker. Immitracker is an immigration and visa application tracker and service marketplace for immigrants relocating to Canada and Australia, a growing community of 182,000+ members!

Canada, known for its diverse culture, has become a top destination for international students seeking quality education. However, the benefits of studying in Canada go beyond the classroom. One of the most significant advantages is the opportunity for international students to work in Canada after graduation.

To work in Canada as a foreign student, one must obtain a post-graduation work permit (PGWP). The PGWP allows international students to legally work in Canada and gain practical, Canadian work experience. The student’s eligibility for the PGWP and the duration of the permit depends on the institution the student attended and the type of program they were enrolled in.

You can find the new PGWP tracker at the following link. Getting started and adding your case is incredibly simple! The step-by-step guide below will walk you through the process of creating an account, navigating the tracker, and adding your case into it.

Step 1: Create an Account / Sign In

You can navigate to the main Immitracker product page by clicking Get Started anywhere on this website or through the following link.

Step 2: Navigate to the PGWP Tracker

You can find the PGWP application tracker by clicking on the following link or by clicking on the Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) Tracker under the “Canadian Visa Timeline Trackers”.

Step 3: Add Your Case

Adding your case to the tracker is simple! Click on the “Add a case” button found at the top of the tracker.

Step 4: Enter Case Information

You can anonymously enter your PGWP application case information into the tracker. There are a few mandatory fields that need to be inputted upon case creation such as Nationality, Application Status, Submission Date, etc.

The rest of the fields can be updated as you receive additional information from the government and as the application moves along.

Step 5: Update Case Information

You can update your existing case information by clicking on the “My Cases” button above the tracker. Within the “My Cases” tab, select the case that you would like to update (in case you were tracking more than one).

Once within the detailed view of the case, click on the “Edit Case” button to navigate to the full case view. You can update the case with the latest communication dates from the IRCC and application status / decision.

So why use a visa application tracker, you might ask? The government of Canada only provides approximate estimates for visa application processing times. Those estimates aren’t always detailed nor insightful and many visa applicants feel like they’re left in the dark until the government provides them with an occasional update. Waiting for an update regarding highly important visa and immigration documentation and having your life in limbo is stressful for many: which is how Immitracker was created.

The PGWP is an essential requirement for international students wishing to gain valuable work experience in Canada after they complete their studies. Hundreds of thousands of students choose Canada as their study destination every single year. Trackers such as this one can help them better plan for securing their first job and building a career in Canada after graduation.

If you’re looking to potentially partner with Immitracker or would like to learn more about how the PGWP tracker could benefit your organization, feel free to reach out to us using our contact form.

P.S. Did you know that Immitracker also launched a Canadian Study Permit tracker recently? You can learn more about it and try it out here.