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Application for work permit under special measures for Iranians

thomas23

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Mar 12, 2023
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Hi, I am a student right now and I just finished my course. My PGWP would have been one year as my studies were one year. However, since there is a special measure for Iranian citizens, I applied for a work permit under that as they usually give a 3 year work permit.

i just submitted the application. Am I allowed to work full-time while I wait for a decision like how I would be able to with a PGWP?
 

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Hi, I am a student right now and I just finished my course. My PGWP would have been one year as my studies were one year. However, since there is a special measure for Iranian citizens, I applied for a work permit under that as they usually give a 3 year work permit.

i just submitted the application. Am I allowed to work full-time while I wait for a decision like how I would be able to with a PGWP?
I don't believe you can. You have maintained status as a student but this does not allow you to work full time.

I think you have to wait until the work permit is approved.

Wait for others to comment.
 

thomas23

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Mar 12, 2023
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I don't believe you can. You have maintained status as a student but this does not allow you to work full time.

I think you have to wait until the work permit is approved.


Wait for others to comment.
That’s what I fear as well. It could take a month for my application to get approved which is scary. However, I wonder, does this apply here?

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/study-canada/work/work-off-campus.html#after

The part under “if you’ve already applied for a work permit”
 

scylla

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Jun 8, 2010
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Category........
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Buffalo
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Pre-Assessed..
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28-05-2010
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28-06-2010
Passport Req..
01-10-2010
VISA ISSUED...
05-10-2010
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