If the program of study is eight months (minimum duration), then the duration of the work permit should be eight months.
If the program of study is at least eight months but less than two years, then the duration of the work permit should coincide with the duration of the program of study.
If the program of study is at least two years, then the duration of the work permit should be three years.
If students who obtained a one-year graduate degree or diploma from an eligible institution in Canada after having obtained, within the prior two years, another diploma or degree from an eligible institution in Canada, then the duration of the work permit may be up to 3 three years.