How do some students get a 3 year work permit as opposed to a 2 year work permit?

[TacticalPolarBird]

When students complete a 2 year program and apply for a PGWP, I've heard that they can either get a 2 year work permit or a 3 year work permit. But the reasoning behind this is phrased in an unclear way.

It's written as " If you complete a 2 year program, you'll get a 2 year work permit or even a 3 year work permit. ".

So I'm just wondering what separates the two? Are there any additional things that you have to do to be considered for a 3 year work permit as opposed to just a 2 year permit?

 

[wonderbly]

When students complete a 2 year program and apply for a PGWP, I've heard that they can either get a 2 year work permit or a 3 year work permit. But the reasoning behind this is phrased in an unclear way.

It's written as " If you complete a 2 year program, you'll get a 2 year work permit or even a 3 year work permit. ".

So I'm just wondering what separates the two? Are there any additional things that you have to do to be considered for a 3 year work permit as opposed to just a 2 year permit?

Where is it written?

 

[TacticalPolarBird]

Where is it written?

I can't remember the actual source but that was the general expression.

 

[andrews17]

Where is it written?

Here:
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/study-canada/work/after-graduation/about.html#pgwp_validity

It basically says you "may" get three years. I am also not sure what states if you get two or three. But I guess any case would be enough to get the one-year experience needed for the Canadian Experience Class that most international students follow.