Education requirements for post-secondary studies
You must have graduated no more than 5 years before you apply for this open work permit, with one of the following: a degree (for example, associate, bachelor’s, master’s or doctoral) from a designated post-secondary learning institution in Canada or an institution abroad
a diploma for a minimum 2-year program from a designated post-secondary learning institution in Canada or an institution abroad
Education requirements for graduate and post-graduate studies
You must hold a graduate or post-graduate credential (for example, a post-graduate diploma) that you received no more than 5 years before you apply for this open work permit.