Important Updates
We are proud to offer a range of post-secondary education pathways to our international learning community. While some elements of the student application and work permit process have been temporarily amended to reflect new Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) requirements, most of NWP’s international processes remain unchanged at this time.
Updates
Post-Graduation Work Permits
As of June 21, 2024, International students are no longer permitted to apply for a post-graduation work permit (PGWP) at the Canadian border, effective immediately. This measure is meant to reduce the amount of "flagpoling" at the border and will help reduce delays for travellers and the movement of goods. For an explanation of what "flagpoling" is and more information on the announcement, please review the update directly on the .
Letter of Attestation
As of January 22, 2024, most students must include a provincial letter of attestation (PAL) from the province or territory where they plan to study with their study permit application.
Once you've accepted your offer of admission and paid your deposit, NWP will request your PAL from the Province of Alberta. Once your PAL is available, NWP will send it to you using the email address you entered on your admission application.
Study Permit Application
If you have a Letter of Acceptance (LOA) from NWP but did not apply for your study permit before 8:30 a.m. ET on January 22, 2024, and you require a PAL; NWP has requested your PAL from the Government of Alberta (GOA). Once it has been received, it will be sent to you by email. For all new admissions, you will receive your LOA and your PAL at the same time after you have paid the tuition deposit.
Once you have received your LOA and your PAL, you can submit your study permit application. Please refer to the information posted on the . NWP is eager to welcome you to our programs and will contact you as soon as the GOA's process is available.
Post Graduation Work Permits
NWP is a public post-secondary institution with campuses in Grande Prairie and Fairview, Alberta. Students who have completed credit programs (eight months or longer) at these campuses are eligible to apply for a Post-Graduation Work Permit. Please see the for more information and to verify eligibility.
Open Work Permit for Spouses
On January 22, 2204, IRCC communicated the following regarding spousal work permits:
Your spouse or common-law partner may be eligible for an open work permit if you have a valid study permit and you are studying in either:
- A master’s or doctoral degree program in a university or polytechnic institution, or one of the following professional degree programs at a university.
- Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS, DMD)
- Bachelor of Law or Juris Doctor (LLB, JD, BCL)
- Doctor of Medicine (MD)
- Doctor of Optometry (OD)
- Pharmacy (PharmD, BS, BSc, BPharm)
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN, BSN, BNSc)
- Bachelor of Education (B. Ed.)
- Bachelor of Engineering (B. Eng., BE, BASc)
NWP offers a wide range of certificates, diplomas, post-diploma certificates, and bachelor's degrees. However, with this change, the Bachelor of Science in Nursing is the only program we offer that satisfies the new requirements for spousal open work permits.
For more information on this change or how to apply for a work permit for your spouse, please refer to the
Extending your Study Permit
IRCC has indicated that students applying for a study permit extension are not impacted by recent policy changes. To find out how to apply for a study permit extension, please visit the . For a complete list of applicants who do not require a PAL, .
ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ Available to International Students
School of Business |
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Office Professional Certificate/Management Diploma | Grande Prairie |
Business Administration Certificate/Diploma | Grande Prairie |
Post-Diploma Financial Planning | Grande Prairie |
Post-Diploma HR Management | Grande Prairie |
Post-Diploma Marketing | Grande Prairie |
Bachelor of Business Administration | Grande Prairie |
School of Applied Science & Technology |
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Veterinary Technology | Fairview |
Computer Systems Tech Certificate/Diploma | Grande Prairie |
Bachelor of Computing Science | Grande Prairie |
Visual Arts & Design Diploma | Grande Prairie |
School of Health & Education |
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Early Learning and Childcare Certificate/Diploma | Grande Prairie |
Kinesiology Diploma | Grande Prairie |
Personal Trainer | Grande Prairie |
Bachelor of Science in Nursing | Grande Prairie |
Practical Nurse | Grande Prairie/Fairview |
Health Care Aide | Grande Prairie/Fairview |
If you have any further questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out to our team:
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Office: H205 Phone: 780-539-2775 Email: international@nwpolytech.ca Web: Visit Homepage |