Can I apply for work permit after I received study permit extension

[GayathriS1409]

Hi Team
I completed my one year program in April 2024. I applied for my second program from Fall September 2024. Due to changes in my financial situation, I want to apply for my one year PGWP. How do I explain this and apply for PGWP on my own to IRCC without help from agents or lawyers because I can't afford them.

 

[forevermore76]

Hi Team
I completed my one year program in April 2024. I applied for my second program from Fall September 2024. Due to changes in my financial situation, I want to apply for my one year PGWP. How do I explain this and apply for PGWP on my own to IRCC without help from agents or lawyers because I can't afford them.

You need to apply for a PGWP within 180 days of receiving your final grades so you would want to act really fast. Also, you risk losing your student status if you are not enrolled.
Write a simple letter of explanation to IRCC saying you have changed your mind and attach it to your application.
Here's the guide for applying.
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/study-canada/work/after-graduation/apply.html

 

[GayathriS1409]

You need to apply for a PGWP within 180 days of receiving your final grades so you would want to act really fast. Also, you risk losing your student status if you are not enrolled.
Write a simple letter of explanation to IRCC saying you have changed your mind and attach it to your application.
Here's the guide for applying.
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/study-canada/work/after-graduation/apply.html

thank you so much for your response. can I also apply TRV along with my PGWP application

 

[forevermore76]

thank you so much for your response. can I also apply TRV along with my PGWP application

You should wait for PGWP approval before applying for TRV.

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/temporary-residents/study-permits/post-graduation-work-permit-program/travel.html

Temporary resident visas (TRVs) for post-graduation work permit applicants
The following applies to applicants from countries whose nationals require a visa:

• For post-graduation work permit applications submitted from outside Canada, a TRV is issued upon approval of the post-graduation work permit.
• For post-graduation work permit applications submitted from within Canada, a TRV is not issued upon approval of the application. The applicant must submit a separate TRV application if their TRV has expired, and they would like to travel outside Canada and return.
  Note: Applicants should not apply for a TRV until they have received their post-graduation work permit, as the TRV is issued only for the length of the applicant’s current status document or travel document, whichever has the earlier expiry date.