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Post graduation work permit query

Kir1425

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Nov 16, 2017
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hello,
I joined masters in 2015 winter finished a term and in summer term due to poor performance required to withdraw from program returned home country

after eight months got admission to same program condition offer letter and offered to give credits to two courses on the basis of my performance so I came back applied new study permit with New admission letter and I performed very well completed the course in 2016

aug applied pgwp in sept 21 I got post graduation confirmation letter on aug 21 still waiting I am scared of my application applied with transcript and course completion letter. In transcript it shows previous admission stating required to withdraw and Kindly help it
 

russ6970

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hello,
I joined masters in 2015 winter finished a term and in summer term due to poor performance required to withdraw from program returned home country

after eight months got admission to same program condition offer letter and offered to give credits to two courses on the basis of my performance so I came back applied new study permit with New admission letter and I performed very well completed the course in 2016

aug applied pgwp in sept 21 I got post graduation confirmation letter on aug 21 still waiting I am scared of my application applied with transcript and course completion letter. In transcript it shows previous admission stating required to withdraw and Kindly help it
Did you complete the course in 2016, but only applied this year? You have to apply within 90 days of the course finishing? Sorry if I have misunderstood.
 

Kir1425

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Nov 16, 2017
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Did you complete the course in 2016, but only applied this year? You have to apply within 90 days of the course finishing? Sorry if I have misunderstood.
I have joined in sept 2016 and finished in aug 31 2017 I have applied in sept 21
 

scylla

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It can take three months for a PGWP to be processed. It's hard to say in your case whether the PGWP will be approved or not - that decision will be up to the visa officer. Technically to qualify for a PGWP, your studies must be continuous. Since you took a break - you do not meet the continuous study criteria. Having said that, it's quite possible you will still be approved. Unfortunately you'll just have to wait and hope for the best.

What you can do while you wait is look for an employer who may be willing to give you a full time job offer and also obtain an approved LMIA so that you can apply for a closed work permit. That way if the PGWP is refused, you have a back up plan.
 

Kir1425

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Nov 16, 2017
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It can take three months for a PGWP to be processed. It's hard to say in your case whether the PGWP will be approved or not - that decision will be up to the visa officer. Technically to qualify for a PGWP, your studies must be continuous. Since you took a break - you do not meet the continuous study criteria. Having said that, it's quite possible you will still be approved. Unfortunately you'll just have to wait and hope for the best.

What you can do while you wait is look for an employer who may be willing to give you a full time job offer and also obtain an approved LMIA so that you can apply for a closed work permit. That way if the PGWP is refused, you have a back up plan.
I didn't take break I was asked to withdraw and I got new admission as I wanted to do study again I applied to same program again for masters with new study permit and completed having given credits for two course
 

scylla

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28-06-2010
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01-10-2010
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I didn't take break I was asked to withdraw and I got new admission as I wanted to do study again I applied to same program again for masters with new study permit and completed having given credits for two course
I understand that. CIC may still classify it as a break. Breaks where you withdrew yourself vs. being asked to withdraw are pretty much the same thing for them.
 

Kir1425

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Nov 16, 2017
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I understand that. CIC may still classify it as a break. Breaks where you withdrew yourself vs. being asked to withdraw are pretty much the same thing for them.
Well hoping for best to happen as if someone doesn't want to study came back from Canada and again after a year wish to study and completed successfully doesn't get work permit it's really demotivating stuff for international students let's see thank you
 

scylla

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Jun 8, 2010
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Toronto
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Buffalo
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Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
28-05-2010
AOR Received.
19-08-2010
File Transfer...
28-06-2010
Passport Req..
01-10-2010
VISA ISSUED...
05-10-2010
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Well hoping for best to happen as if someone doesn't want to study came back from Canada and again after a year wish to study and completed successfully doesn't get work permit it's really demotivating stuff for international students let's see thank you
I think you certainly have a good chance of being approved.

We have, however, in recent months seen CIC become far more strict with PGWP rules. So that's why I'm saying it's not guaranteed. For example, a few years ago we never saw people refused for working illegally between programs (e.g. taking two separate one year programs and working between the end of one and the start of the other). However now CIC is routinely refusing PGWP due to this illegal work.

Again, nothing you can do but wait.
 

Kir1425

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Nov 16, 2017
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I think you certainly have a good chance of being approved.

We have, however, in recent months seen CIC become far more strict with PGWP rules. So that's why I'm saying it's not guaranteed. For example, a few years ago we never saw people refused for working illegally between programs (e.g. taking two separate one year programs and working between the end of one and the start of the other). However now CIC is routinely refusing PGWP due to this illegal work.

Again, nothing you can do but wait.
Yeah true there are students take break for earning but I didn't overstay nor worked came back home country after asked to withdraw waited for new admission from university again applied new study permit with that letter came and studied yeah hoping cic could differentiate cases and thanks for ur explanation too I am in positive side
 

Kir1425

Member
Nov 16, 2017
10
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I think you certainly have a good chance of being approved.

We have, however, in recent months seen CIC become far more strict with PGWP rules. So that's why I'm saying it's not guaranteed. For example, a few years ago we never saw people refused for working illegally between programs (e.g. taking two separate one year programs and working between the end of one and the start of the other). However now CIC is routinely refusing PGWP due to this illegal work.

Again, nothing you can do but wait.
Hello my work permit is approved for 3 years
 
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