A post-graduation work permit can be an important next step, but eligibility is not automatic. The review includes your institution, program, study history, completion date and the rules tied to your study permit application. Language evidence and, for some graduates, an eligible field of study are required. Plan before your final term so you have time to obtain results, resolve document gaps and understand when you may work.
What to plan
- Check the institution, qualification and field-of-study rules.
- Review full-time enrolment and any breaks in study.
- Plan approved language testing and graduation evidence.
- Check application timing and work authorization while waiting.
The process, step by step.
This is the typical sequence to discuss when agreeing your service. The exact requirements depend on your circumstances and current instructions.
Review your study history
Check the institution, program, application dates, full-time enrolment and any leave or distance learning against current eligibility rules.
Prepare completion and test evidence
Obtain your completion letter, transcript and required language results; confirm any field-of-study evidence needed for your qualification.
Submit within the applicable window
Check the completion deadline, passport validity and status requirements, then submit the complete application through the appropriate process.
Check permission to work while waiting
Establish whether you meet the separate interim work conditions, and keep proof of your application and existing authorization.
Review the issued permit
Check the permit’s dates and restrictions, retain the decision and begin planning the next status step before expiry.
What to prepare
These are starting points for a discussion. The official checklist and your circumstances determine the documents required for an application.
- Completion letter and final transcript
- Passport and study permit history
- Accepted language test results where required
- Program and field-of-study evidence where applicable
Your questions, answered.
Bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral graduates are exempt from the field-of-study requirement. Other eligibility conditions, including the applicable language requirement, still apply.
The general deadline is within 180 days of confirmation of completion. Your status and permission to work must be checked separately.
Check the official guidance
Research checked 13 October 2026. Program rules, intake, fees, and processing times can change. Use the current official instructions before making a decision.