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Post Graduate Work Permit Processing Time (PGWP)

Knuckles

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Jul 5, 2017
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Yeah I only have a few days left to leave Canada. I think I'll have to turn down my employment offer and pack up soon. Will be hectic due to so much stuff as I've been here for over 6 years. Immigration officer said it may be the university's fault but the decision is final.
 

lucamayman

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Apr 20, 2017
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Yeah I only have a few days left to leave Canada. I think I'll have to turn down my employment offer and pack up soon. Will be hectic due to so much stuff as I've been here for over 6 years. Immigration officer said it may be the university's fault but the decision is final.
Dude, I saw you in earlier threads and what people here answered you are correct. Basically, you must apply for a restoration of study permit and post grad work permit at the same time. Did you search this forum as one suggested, or if you can't do that, talk to a lawyer as another one said?

It's ironic that you've already secured a job, which most people struggle to do. Don't let the opportunity slip away and waste 6 years of your life.

The worst case is to apply for another study permit, short one 6 months maybe. After that you can apply for PGWP again, and it will be valid for 3 years.
 

Knuckles

Full Member
Jul 5, 2017
26
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Dude, I saw you in earlier threads and what people here answered you are correct. Basically, you must apply for a restoration of study permit and post grad work permit at the same time. Did you search this forum as one suggested, or if you can't do that, talk to a lawyer as another one said?

It's ironic that you've already secured a job, which most people struggle to do. Don't let the opportunity slip away and waste 6 years of your life.

The worst case is to apply for another study permit, short one 6 months maybe. After that you can apply for PGWP again, and it will be valid for 3 years.
Yes but for restoration of status I need a study permit extension, which I cannot apply for as I have graduated.
 

sheldon22

Member
Jul 19, 2017
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I have a question. Why do some people get 3 years work permit even though they graduate from 1 year course?? how come it is possible..
Is it all luck??? or they accept the period of time about English Language Program ??
 

choo_choo_avocado

Full Member
Jun 13, 2017
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My status just changed from submitted to updated, so I am assuming they are looking at the application. I applied May 17th and I think I will hear back tomorrow. Hoping I get approved!
 

Vish1

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Jun 21, 2017
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Hey guys, My student visa expires on July 30th and I'm still waiting for my PGWP(applied May 29th), Am I eligible to work once my visa expires till I get my PGWP confirmation?
 

Cynthia93

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Jul 18, 2016
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Hey guys, My student visa expires on July 30th and I'm still waiting for my PGWP(applied May 29th), Am I eligible to work once my visa expires till I get my PGWP confirmation?
You can work full-time until a decision is made on your work permit application if you:

  • completed your study program
  • applied for a work permit before your study permit expired and
  • were eligible to work off-campus without a work permit while studying and did not work more hours than you were allowed to while working off-campus.
If these don’t apply to you, you must wait until the permit arrives to begin your new job. It is illegal to work in Canada without a permit.

If your work permit is refused, you must stop working the day you are notified of the refusal.