After completing your studies in Canada, your stay depends on the type of permit or visa you apply for. For instance, you may be eligible for a Post-Graduation Work Permit, (PGWP) if you have completed a study program of at least 8 months at a designated learning institution. After gaining work experience on a PGWP of at least one year in a skilled job, you may then be eligible to apply for permanent residency (PR) through the Canadian Experience Class (CEC).