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Next Steps After Graduation

Spring 2025 Graduands

Congratulations!

Read on for resources and information about life as an international student graduand or click the buttons below to jump to a section.

Work Permit & Travel

How to apply for your Post Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) and other immigration information.

Community Resources

A number of services and resources you can access in the community for free

Video Guides for PGWP Application

Tutorials and video guides

Employment Resources

Get a headstart in your career with Career & Volunteer Services

Medical Insurance

How to navigate the Canadian healthcare system after you complete your program at SFU.

SFU Alumni Services 

Keep in touch with your community, including your alma mater.

Work Permit & Travel

This section covers important information you need to know about how to apply for a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) and other relevant immigration information in preparation for your next steps after graduation.

Video Guides for PGWP Application

To help you prepare your Post-Graduation Work Permit application, we have prepared a few short videos that explain the process. Please review the description under each video for more details.

The first video in the "Video Guides for PGWP Application" series walks you through the IRCC online questionnaire, which determines your eligibility and generates a personalized document checklist.

The second video provides a step-by-step guide to completing the IMM 5710 form, the main application form for the PGWP.

The third and final video explains the supporting documents required for your application, including what each one is and how to prepare them correctly.

Medical Insurance

How to navigate the Canadian healthcare system after you complete your program at SFU.

Medical Insurance Quick Links

Employment Resources

Ready to explore your career opportunities after you graduate? Refer to the following resources to get a headstart in your career.

SFU Resources

Career Resources and Support

Speak to a Career Educator from SFU Career and Volunteer Services (CVS) if you have any questions on job search, interview tips, resume writing, future career plans, etc. The CVS Office is able to meet with SFU alumni for up to one year after program completion.

External Resources

Employment support offered by the community organizations

  •  - International student employment and career supporting online platform

Community & Alumni

Keep in touch with your community, including your alma mater.

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