Hi, when you declared unauthorized work on your PGWP application, did you receive the IMM 0127-E afterwards stating you are allowed to work during processing? Or did you wait for your PGWP to be given to you?
Unauthorized work after graduation and before applying for PGWP
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NO, I did not do that. TRV is just an application for extensionI don’t know if I will still get a response to this , but I just wanted to know if pgwp is approved after declaring unauthorized work, should it be declared again in TRV application
okay thanks.NO, I did not do that. TRV is just an application for extension
it’s just the question asking if you have ever engaged in any unauthorized work that was my concern
Seeking Advice: Applied for PGWP, Unintentional Unauthorized Work, Got a Job Offer while waiting for PGWP decision
Hi everyone,
I completed my Master's program (2 years) on October 23rd, 2023, and applied for a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) on November 19th, 2023. However, I unknowingly continued my part-time job until November 12th, not realizing that I couldn't work post-completion.
Upon learning this, I promptly stopped working following advice from international student advisors at my university. After having applied for the PGWP, I haven't received the temporary work permit (WP-EXT for PGWP - IMM 0127 E). The advisors at the international student office asked me to refrain from working until I get the PGWP. Hence, I haven't been working since the 19th of November, 2023 and it's been very tough for me.
Now, I've received a fantastic job offer from a reputable company that requires a work permit document for employment. I'm in a bit of a dilemma and wondering if anyone has been in a similar situation.
I'm considering presenting the job offer documents to IRCC through a web form. Does anyone think this would help expedite the processing of my PGWP? Has anyone ever been in this situation before? Any advice or insights would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you in advance!
Hi everyone,
I completed my Master's program (2 years) on October 23rd, 2023, and applied for a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) on November 19th, 2023. However, I unknowingly continued my part-time job until November 12th, not realizing that I couldn't work post-completion.
Upon learning this, I promptly stopped working following advice from international student advisors at my university. After having applied for the PGWP, I haven't received the temporary work permit (WP-EXT for PGWP - IMM 0127 E). The advisors at the international student office asked me to refrain from working until I get the PGWP. Hence, I haven't been working since the 19th of November, 2023 and it's been very tough for me.
Now, I've received a fantastic job offer from a reputable company that requires a work permit document for employment. I'm in a bit of a dilemma and wondering if anyone has been in a similar situation.
I'm considering presenting the job offer documents to IRCC through a web form. Does anyone think this would help expedite the processing of my PGWP? Has anyone ever been in this situation before? Any advice or insights would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you in advance!
Hello, did you face any problem when you applied for pr? I mean what did you write the personal information history to fill that gap since you didn’t disclose it before ?dont worry dear, ur pgwp will be approved, let me know when u get decision, dont forget, i was in same situation and i approved without any trouble, relax and chill
Did you needed up getting your PGWP?Thank you so much for responding. Did u write LOE yourself or did u find a consultant or lawyer to write it for u? Sorry for asking, I’ve been struggling to write mine. How did u explain your reason for violating the rule in your case? Can you kindly help? Thanks.
Would someone be able to help me with my case? I started my MBA at one school on the last day of my first term. I got a job, transferred to another school, and got the enrollment letter, too. I thought it was a break and continued working till my new school started; the gap is around 2 months, I thought, and I was also informed by my friends that it was considered a break. However, I have found through the IRCC website recently that one should not work while switching schools. I am utterly confused. After seeing everyone's post, I felt bit relaxed. Can the LOE be suffice to get PGWP? Thanks in advance.
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Hi guys,
i received my grades on August 27, 2024 and my Completion letter on September 27. I technically wasn’t graduated until September 27 as I was doing an unpaid
co-op internship, I worked an average of 30 hours a week between my Grades and Completion letter which now i realize that I wasn’t supposed to do and I was only supposed to work part-time(<20 hours). Also, I accidentally worked for 4 days after receiving the completion letter from September 28 - October 2nd but I stopped working as soon as I realized that its considered unauthorized work. I’m going to apply for my PGWP today. Should I include an LOE with my application and Should I disclose unauthorized work in the Form?
Any advice would be appreciated.
i received my grades on August 27, 2024 and my Completion letter on September 27. I technically wasn’t graduated until September 27 as I was doing an unpaid
co-op internship, I worked an average of 30 hours a week between my Grades and Completion letter which now i realize that I wasn’t supposed to do and I was only supposed to work part-time(<20 hours). Also, I accidentally worked for 4 days after receiving the completion letter from September 28 - October 2nd but I stopped working as soon as I realized that its considered unauthorized work. I’m going to apply for my PGWP today. Should I include an LOE with my application and Should I disclose unauthorized work in the Form?
Any advice would be appreciated.
Hi guys,
i received my grades on August 27, 2024 and my Completion letter on September 27. I technically wasn’t graduated until September 27 as I was doing an unpaid
co-op internship, I worked an average of 30 hours a week between my Grades and Completion letter which now i realize that I wasn’t supposed to do and I was only supposed to work part-time(<20 hours). Also, I accidentally worked for 4 days after receiving the completion letter from September 28 - October 2nd but I stopped working as soon as I realized that its considered unauthorized work. I’m going to apply for my PGWP today. Should I include an LOE with my application and Should I disclose unauthorized work in the Form?
Any advice would be appreciated.
Hey in my case,
I realized later that my work was not authorized and submitted a webform. By the time I got response for webform, I already had PGWP.
Its dicey,
If you dont declare, than do not show in your work history at all. show you have worked as normal. Because dates matter.
If you decide to tell, i dont see any harm (but this was the case when they were not rejecting pgwps).
How long did you work for after getting the completion letter?Hey in my case,
I realized later that my work was not authorized and submitted a webform. By the time I got response for webform, I already had PGWP.
Its dicey,
If you dont declare, than do not show in your work history at all. show you have worked as normal. Because dates matter.
If you decide to tell, i dont see any harm (but this was the case when they were not rejecting pgwps).
And what response did you get on the webform?How long did you work for after getting the completion letter?
I worked few days, from LOC to applying for PGWP.How long did you work for after getting the completion letter?
I would say you should only try to explain the part of working 4-5 days extra after loc, if you want too. do not bring the 30hrs thing at all
Btw did you work on weekend? cos if its normal job its off. so you worked only 1 day ?How long did you work for after getting the completion letter?
I worked on the weekend…I worked everyday from September 28 to October 2Btw did you work on weekend? cos if its normal job its off. so you worked only 1 day ?