If the course duration is two years or more and I have IELTS, will I be granted a three-year post-graduation work permit in Canada?

Your two year or longer program puts you on track for the maximum three year PGWP, but the permit is not automatic just because your course length qualifies. You still need to clear a specific IELTS threshold and file your application within a strict window after finishing your studies. Missing any one condition can shrink your permit length or delay your approval.

IELTS Requirements By Education Level

Other Conditions You Must Meet

• You must take IELTS General Training specifically, since IRCC does not accept IELTS Academic for work permit purposes.
• Your IELTS results must be less than two years old when you submit your PGWP application.
• Study full time at an eligible Designated Learning Institution for the full duration.
• Apply within 180 days of receiving your final marks or official completion notification.
• Your passport must remain valid for the full three years, since a PGWP cannot be issued past its expiry.

My Advice

Book your IELTS General Training test as soon as your program ends rather than relying on an old academic score, and mark your 180 day application window on your calendar the day you get your final transcript, since a late submission is one of the most avoidable ways students lose PGWP eligibility.