Former international students who are currently in Canada on a expiring Post-Graduation Work Permit can get a new open work permit under a public policy that takes effect today.A new policy that permits former international students to get a new one-time open work permit if theirs is about to finish takes effect today. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is now receiving applications presented by former international students who want to acquire a new open work permit if their Post-Graduate Work Permit (PGWP) is expired or about to expire.