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PGWP Reconsideration NEED HELP PLEASE!
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Hello Geezg,
I eventually got my PGWP approved exactly 60 days after I submitted my appeal for a reconsideration.
Thanks so much for asking
Hello guys,
I am in the same situation. My PGWP got refused in January4, 2023 due to not maintaining full-time studies. I believe this was due to the fact 2 semesters I voluntarily withdrew from some courses. I was initially registered for 3 and I withdrew one one and the other semester I was registered for 3 and withdrew from 2. This was because of many reasons.
1) My mom was very sick with heart failure and other medical issues and we thought we were going to loss her.
2) I had my own medical issues with optic nerve damage, 3 cancer scares, and was diagnosed with depression and was on Anti-depressant for a long time.
3)My parents also got divorced hence the increased mental and physical stress.
now, does two semesters I voluntarily withdrew from, I paid full-time fees for because I withdrew about 2-3 weeks before the semester ended. If I did not I was going to be placed on academic probation as my school academic advisors advices me. Another thing was when the Covid-19 pandemic started and classes moved online, a lot a courses were not available and I had to be on wait list for some courses and I only got into one.
when I initially applied, I recognized that there would have been some issues with my application so I used an immigration consultant and she said the explanations were clear in my transcript and nothing to worry about and she submitted with no explanation I just realized or any supporting document.
Now after the refusal and my study permit expired on Dec 31st, 2022. I have immediately stopped work that I was doing while I was on implied status.
Now I have consulted another immigration agency and they advised I apply for reconsideration with explanation letter and supporting document but there is a 1% chance of approval for anyone as it is based on the officer’s discretion.
The list of documents I have now are
1)Moms medical Records
2) parent’s divorce papers
3) My medical records from 4 different specialist doctors.
4)Covid-19 disruptions letter from the university
5) strike disruption letter from the university
6) special request letter from the university explaining that I maintained full time status except does two semesters I VWed from and including the dates saying I was full time until I withdrew towards the end of the semester making me part-time.
7)Tuition fee summary showing the semester i paid tuition for
8)Registration summary showing the exact date I registered and withdrew.
9) letter from my doctor explaining my depression and I was on anti depressant.
10)My therapy attendance record
11) upcoming medical visits letter to see two specialist for my nerve damage
My lawyers advised he will submit the reconsideration before the end of the week with all the documents I provided and i am keeping my fingers crossed. I have also applied to go back to school incase my reconsideration gets refused. I have always wanted to study social work and thankfully I can transfer a lot of credits from my undergrad.
This experience has been really triggering for me as apart from loss my work but also not know what’s next. I find my self in dark thoughts and gloomy imaginations. And I am going through the triggers of the thought of having someone else read my medical records which are over 75 pages long.
I will be updating this forum when I get any update but thought I should share my experience and maybe relate to other people in similar situations and we can provide comfort to eachother.
I apologize if I made many spelling or grammatical errors.
Best regards all.
I am in the same situation. My PGWP got refused in January4, 2023 due to not maintaining full-time studies. I believe this was due to the fact 2 semesters I voluntarily withdrew from some courses. I was initially registered for 3 and I withdrew one one and the other semester I was registered for 3 and withdrew from 2. This was because of many reasons.
1) My mom was very sick with heart failure and other medical issues and we thought we were going to loss her.
2) I had my own medical issues with optic nerve damage, 3 cancer scares, and was diagnosed with depression and was on Anti-depressant for a long time.
3)My parents also got divorced hence the increased mental and physical stress.
now, does two semesters I voluntarily withdrew from, I paid full-time fees for because I withdrew about 2-3 weeks before the semester ended. If I did not I was going to be placed on academic probation as my school academic advisors advices me. Another thing was when the Covid-19 pandemic started and classes moved online, a lot a courses were not available and I had to be on wait list for some courses and I only got into one.
when I initially applied, I recognized that there would have been some issues with my application so I used an immigration consultant and she said the explanations were clear in my transcript and nothing to worry about and she submitted with no explanation I just realized or any supporting document.
Now after the refusal and my study permit expired on Dec 31st, 2022. I have immediately stopped work that I was doing while I was on implied status.
Now I have consulted another immigration agency and they advised I apply for reconsideration with explanation letter and supporting document but there is a 1% chance of approval for anyone as it is based on the officer’s discretion.
The list of documents I have now are
1)Moms medical Records
2) parent’s divorce papers
3) My medical records from 4 different specialist doctors.
4)Covid-19 disruptions letter from the university
5) strike disruption letter from the university
6) special request letter from the university explaining that I maintained full time status except does two semesters I VWed from and including the dates saying I was full time until I withdrew towards the end of the semester making me part-time.
7)Tuition fee summary showing the semester i paid tuition for
8)Registration summary showing the exact date I registered and withdrew.
9) letter from my doctor explaining my depression and I was on anti depressant.
10)My therapy attendance record
11) upcoming medical visits letter to see two specialist for my nerve damage
My lawyers advised he will submit the reconsideration before the end of the week with all the documents I provided and i am keeping my fingers crossed. I have also applied to go back to school incase my reconsideration gets refused. I have always wanted to study social work and thankfully I can transfer a lot of credits from my undergrad.
This experience has been really triggering for me as apart from loss my work but also not know what’s next. I find my self in dark thoughts and gloomy imaginations. And I am going through the triggers of the thought of having someone else read my medical records which are over 75 pages long.
I will be updating this forum when I get any update but thought I should share my experience and maybe relate to other people in similar situations and we can provide comfort to eachother.
I apologize if I made many spelling or grammatical errors.
Best regards all.
***PGWP SPECIAL CASE***
Initial PGWP application : August 30, 2022.
Review eligibility: January 9, 2023.
Refusal: January 9, 2023.
Applied for Reconsideration by webform: January 23, 2023.
Review eligibility: February 14, 2023.
Approved: February 14, 2023.
More Details:
Hello, I studied 3 Years Advanced Diploma. So, I was supposed to get 3 years of work permit. But, it got refused as I studied part-time in my Scheduled Break. So, I applied for reconsideration via webform and submitted the proof showing that the term I was part-time was my scheduled break. I got email mentioning that they have received to document on very next day of raising the webform. I got another email from officer on February 6, 2023 mentioning that My file have been sent to responsible office. On February 13, 2023 I got email that IRCC is waiting to hear from me (that means they want me to pay $100 that was refunded for open work permit and upload the receipt). I did that on very same day and my status got changed to submitted/processing from refusal. After 24 hours, I got email mentioning that we updated your application status. I logged in and found that the application was approved.
I hope you get in detail information about the case. I was so confused when I got refusal but I stood for myself. I asked couple of lawyers and they were suggesting me to reapply the PGWP along with the status of restoration with their own fees the total amount was $1750. But, I opted to go for reconsideration by myself.
I am not an immigration consultant but want to inform about the case as I wasn't having the information about this when I got refusal.
Thank you for reading this long message.
Initial PGWP application : August 30, 2022.
Review eligibility: January 9, 2023.
Refusal: January 9, 2023.
Applied for Reconsideration by webform: January 23, 2023.
Review eligibility: February 14, 2023.
Approved: February 14, 2023.
More Details:
Hello, I studied 3 Years Advanced Diploma. So, I was supposed to get 3 years of work permit. But, it got refused as I studied part-time in my Scheduled Break. So, I applied for reconsideration via webform and submitted the proof showing that the term I was part-time was my scheduled break. I got email mentioning that they have received to document on very next day of raising the webform. I got another email from officer on February 6, 2023 mentioning that My file have been sent to responsible office. On February 13, 2023 I got email that IRCC is waiting to hear from me (that means they want me to pay $100 that was refunded for open work permit and upload the receipt). I did that on very same day and my status got changed to submitted/processing from refusal. After 24 hours, I got email mentioning that we updated your application status. I logged in and found that the application was approved.
I hope you get in detail information about the case. I was so confused when I got refusal but I stood for myself. I asked couple of lawyers and they were suggesting me to reapply the PGWP along with the status of restoration with their own fees the total amount was $1750. But, I opted to go for reconsideration by myself.
I am not an immigration consultant but want to inform about the case as I wasn't having the information about this when I got refusal.
Thank you for reading this long message.
Hello all,
I applied for reconsideration on Feb 12 and I got the initial confirmation the next day stating that the documents are now available for officer’s review. But since then I have gotten no update. Is this a good or bad sign?
I have also applied for reconsideration and re applied for PGWP as my consultant advised I have a very strong case.
I have seen on this forum that the average date for reconsideration is 30days.
I am very worried and i also got a really good job offer on the condition I got my permit before the end of next month.
Unfortunately my mom passed a few weeks ago as well and I could not go back home due to this immigration issue. This year has been really stressful and I am just trying to stay afloat. Need advice please.
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I am also in the same situation as you were. My PGWP was refused on the basis of Biometrics (Even though I had valid Biometrics).
IRCC agent himself put my file for reconsideration saying there might be an oversight happened from the Visa office. I don't want to just wait and hope for reconsideration as it can have both outcomes. Later, one IRCC agent told me to re-apply as well to restore my status. I am confused about what to do?
Should I wait for reconsideration to process or Re-apply?
I already lost one job for not having a work permit and am on the verge of losing the other one I got while I was on Maintained status.
What is your status now, did you receive your work permit? and by which way (Reconsideration OR Re-application)?