Hi all I am having trouble understanding the process of applying for PGWP AFTER your study permit expires (but within the 90 day period after expiry).
So it says (as of September 2024):
My question is, I have already applied for graduation. I am graduating in October 2024. If I apply for PGWP + Restoration Fee, wouldn't they reject my restoration because I am no longer a student ( ie I am not enrolled in any classes as I have finished my program and have graduated)? Am I supposed to leave Canada before the 90 days after my SP's expiry date
(that means final grades --(90 days)--> study permit expires --(90 days)-->leave canada + eligibility to restore status ends) ?
Is this restoration for any student eligible for PGWP who graduated and has their study permit expired within 90 days? Very confused. If it helps, my last grades were 5 May 2024, so around 130 days ago.
So it says (as of September 2024):
If you don’t change your status to visitor and your study permit expires, you have up to 90 days after your study permit expires to apply for a PGWP and restore your status as a student.
To restore your status as a student, you must
- apply online for your PGWP and pay the correct fee ($255), and
- pay the fee to restore your status as a student ($379)
- Because of system limitations, you must pay the fees to restore your status as a student online and attach a copy of the receipt to your PGWP online application. You don’t need to make a separate application to restore your status as a student.
My question is, I have already applied for graduation. I am graduating in October 2024. If I apply for PGWP + Restoration Fee, wouldn't they reject my restoration because I am no longer a student ( ie I am not enrolled in any classes as I have finished my program and have graduated)? Am I supposed to leave Canada before the 90 days after my SP's expiry date
(that means final grades --(90 days)--> study permit expires --(90 days)-->leave canada + eligibility to restore status ends) ?
Is this restoration for any student eligible for PGWP who graduated and has their study permit expired within 90 days? Very confused. If it helps, my last grades were 5 May 2024, so around 130 days ago.
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