• Posted 30-Jul-2025

Apply Masters in Canada: Spousal open work permit eligibility and 3-Years work permit!

Thinking of building a life in Canada? A Master’s program remains one of the most secure and rewarding routes to Canadian permanent residency — even with IRCC’s evolving policy landscape in 2024–2025.

Despite recent changes, Master’s students continue to enjoy exclusive immigration advantages, including:

Spousal Open Work Permit (SOWP) Eligibility
If you're enrolled in a PGWP-eligible Master’s program at a recognized Designated Learning Institution (DLI), your spouse may still qualify for an Open Work Permit, allowing them to work full-time throughout your studies.

 Note : IRCC has tightened eligibility criteria for SOWP applicants, but Master’s students remain eligible under the updated spousal rules. We ensure your spouse's application is compliant and complete.

3-Year Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP)
Complete any PGWP-eligible Master’s program (minimum 8 months in duration), and you may qualify for a full 3-year PGWP — giving you more time to gain Canadian work experience and qualify for PR.

New IRCC Rule (2025): Only programs listed on IRCC’s updated PGWP-eligible program list qualify. Our experts help you choose compliant options.

Direct PR Pathways with BC PNP – No Job Offer Needed
Select Master’s programs in British Columbia offer direct routes to Permanent Residency under the BC PNP – International Post-Graduate Stream, even without a job offer or Canadian work experience.

Fields eligible for direct PR include:

• Science
• Engineering
• Agriculture
• Technology
• Health & Biomedical Sciences
• Computer and Information Sciences

No employer sponsorship. Just your Master’s degree from an eligible B.C. institution (IPG Stream currently on hold as per BCPNP)

Top Benefits of Studying a Master’s in Canada (2025)

• Extra CRS Points in Express Entry for a Canadian Master’s degree
• Eligible for multiple Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) — including BC, Ontario, and Saskatchewan
• Open Work Permit for your spouse and Study Permit options for children
• Targeted Express Entry draws favoring advanced degree holders
• Higher overall PR success rate for Master’s graduates
• GIC Requirement: Now $20,635 CAD (cost-of-living update for SDS applicants)

Plan Early, Apply Smart
Master’s program seats are limited and competitive, especially in PR-focused fields. Many institutions require early applications with all documents ready — SOP, IELTS, transcripts, resume, references, etc.

Delays in submission = Missed intakes. Let us help you apply early and correctly.

With Sia Immigration, You Get:

• Access to affordable and PR-eligible Master’s programs
• Help securing SOWP for your spouse and study permits for children
• A custom PR plan tailored to your program and province
• Complete support — from admission to immigration documentation
• RCIC-guided application review and processing

Start Your Canadian Journey with Confidence
At Sia Immigration, we specialize in helping ambitious students like you turn a Canadian Master’s degree into a secure PR pathway. From choosing the right program to securing spousal and post-study benefits — we’re your partner every step of the way.

Speak to our expert advisors today
Apply smartly, migrate strategically
Turn your Master’s degree into a Canadian future!