Working after applying for PGWP while on maintained status for study permit extension

[junkyard5]

Hi there! I have a question about my ability to work now that I have applied for my PGWP. I have been working with an immigration consultant but I do not think they are giving me accurate advice.

I recently graduated in December 2024 and received my letter of completion on January 19th, 2025. My original study permit was set to expire on November 30th, 2024, but I applied for a study permit extension in October 2024. The study permit extension application is still in progress, so I am under maintained status. My immigration consultant recommended I apply for my PGWP and begin working immediately, so I submitted the application the same day as my letter of completion. According to my consultant I am able to work full time immediately.

According to other sources and my international student consultant at school, I am NOT allowed to work because I did not have a valid study permit when I applied for my PGWP. I am very confused because my immigration consultant is saying that I am allowed, while everyone else is saying that I am not allowed. Is anyone on this forum able to tell me who is correct? I have a job offer that I am hoping to accept but I am doubting the legality of working right now.

Thanks!

 

[Naturgrl]

Hi there! I have a question about my ability to work now that I have applied for my PGWP. I have been working with an immigration consultant but I do not think they are giving me accurate advice.

I recently graduated in December 2024 and received my letter of completion on January 19th, 2025. My original study permit was set to expire on November 30th, 2024, but I applied for a study permit extension in October 2024. The study permit extension application is still in progress, so I am under maintained status. My immigration consultant recommended I apply for my PGWP and begin working immediately, so I submitted the application the same day as my letter of completion. According to my consultant I am able to work full time immediately.

According to other sources and my international student consultant at school, I am NOT allowed to work because I did not have a valid study permit when I applied for my PGWP. I am very confused because my immigration consultant is saying that I am allowed, while everyone else is saying that I am not allowed. Is anyone on this forum able to tell me who is correct? I have a job offer that I am hoping to accept but I am doubting the legality of working right now.

Thanks!

You cannot work if study permit extension is in progress.

 

[junkyard5]

You cannot work if study permit extension is in progress.

Thank you. That is my understanding as well. I keep trying to explain this to my immigration consultant but she continues to be dismissive and tells me that I am allowed to work... Any advice on how to proceed?

 

[Naturgrl]

Thank you. That is my understanding as well. I keep trying to explain this to my immigration consultant but she continues to be dismissive and tells me that I am allowed to work... Any advice on how to proceed?

Don’t work. Fire consultant.