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Working while waiting for the post graduate work permit
You may be allowed to
work full-time in Canada if you are waiting for a decision on your post graduate work permit (PGWP) application and you:
- Had a valid study permit when you submitted your application,
- Completed your program of study, and
- Were eligible to work off campus without a work permit while studying and you didn’t work more hours than you were allowed to.
If these conditions apply to you and you need to prove to an employer that you’re eligible to work, provide the employer with a
copy of all the required documents.
If these conditions
don’t apply to you, you must wait until your work permit arrives to begin your new job. It’s illegal to work in Canada without authorization.
If we refuse your work permit, you must stop working the day we notify you.
If you received the WP-EXT for PGWP (IMM 0127 E) letter
You’re authorized to work until a decision is made on your work permit application, even if the validity period has expired. If you need proof of authorization to continue working, you can ask for it by using the
IRCC Web form.
If your application for a PGWP is rejected or refused, you need to stop working the day we notify you of the rejection or refusal.