Persons who have studied in Canada with a valid study permit may apply for a postgraduate work permit following the completion of their course of study. Those people who have attended postsecondary institutions outside of the Montreal, Toronto and Vancouver areas who intend to work outside of those areas can obtain postgraduate work permits for a two year period of time. Persons who have studied in Montreal, Toronto and Vancouver or who intend to work in one of those cities can obtain postgraduate work permits for a one year period of time. Prior to the expiration of the postgraduate work permit, a person would require a labour market opinion from Human Resources Skills Development Canada before being able to extend the work permit.
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