IRCC Clarification Goes Viral: PGWP Expiry Does NOT Kill Your Express Entry Profile
On 15 March 2026 a well-sourced Reddit guide clarified that expiration of a Post-Graduation Work Permit does not deactivate an Express Entry profile. Applicants can leave Canada, continue updating their profiles and still receive Invitations to Apply. The viral post is easing anxiety among employers and foreign graduates facing March work-permit cliffs and could reduce needless spending on interim visas.
Mar 16, 2026
