PGWP Eligibility Checklist
Tick every box before you enrol and again before you apply — this is what a strong PGWP case looks like.
Use this checklist twice
The smartest time to run a PGWP eligibility check is before you enrol, and the second smartest time is before you apply. Most avoidable problems — an ineligible field, a too-short program, a lapsed study permit — are caught when you work through a checklist deliberately rather than assuming things will work out.
The checklist below brings together every core requirement for a 2026 PGWP application. Treat each row as a box you must be able to tick with evidence. If any row is uncertain, resolve it before committing money or submitting your application.
The PGWP eligibility checklist
| Checklist item | What good looks like | Confirm |
|---|---|---|
| Designated Learning Institution | Your school is on IRCC's DLI list | Verify DLI status |
| Program length | Program is at least 8 months long | Check total duration |
| Study permit status | You held a valid study permit during study | Keep status valid |
| Language ability | You meet the minimum (commonly CLB 7 or CLB 5) | Confirm current CLB requirement |
| Field of study | Non-degree program is in an eligible field (degrees generally exempt) | Confirm current eligible field list |
| Application timing | You apply within the post-marks window (commonly 180 days) | Track your deadline |
Before you tick the last box
We do not guarantee any outcome. As an RCIC-authorized firm (R506940), we work through this checklist with you and confirm the time-sensitive items — the current CLB requirement and the current eligible field list — so nothing is left to assumption. Always confirm the current rules.
Frequently Asked Questions
Run your PGWP eligibility checklist with an expert
Future Link Consultants (RCIC-authorized, R506940) walks you through every PGWP checklist item and verifies the rules that change most often. We never guarantee outcomes — we make sure every box is genuinely ticked.