Moving from a study permit to a PGWP is different. You can continue to work.
Study permit about to expire, PGWP still in process
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Thanks a lot for the reply and sharing such an important link. It quite clearly answers my query. But unfortunately I saw it today (as somehow I thought I will get a notification for any reply made against my comment).
Honestly speaking, I really do not rely on any 'friends' in this regard, until their claims are supported by any CIC website links, this is why I asked you too.
As it looks like you're really a pro in this area, I have some more queries for you.. Can you please share your thoughts against below situations -
i) I get an official letter from the University and apply for PGWP, will my student visa get invalidated (student visa has validaty date till 30-Nov-19), as I am not going to study anymore? I understand, student permit will might get invalidated.
- If 'no', then can I re-enter Canada with that student permit anymore, irrespective of the status of my PGWP application?
By going through - http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/helpcentre/questions-answers-by-topic.asp?top=22 , I think answer is yes
- If yes, then can I raise a TRV along with PGWP application?
ii) I simply go back to my home country without applying, and when I come back, and I have final transcript/letter from my university, and I apply for the PGWP. Again, in this situation, can I re-enter Canada with my student visa?
Sorry for asking so many questions, and thanks in advance.
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@canuck_in_uk
I have got another query for you.
I requested for the transcript and the program completion letter on January 29 and received the transcript yesterday, i.e. January 30, and received the program completion letter today, i.e. January 31.
Now the problem is, even though transcript has yesterday's date (January 30), program completion letter has a date of January 14.
Can you please tell me is it normal? or if I submit a PGWP request there will be some problem due to difference in dates and also I have worked part-time from January 14 to January 29 (as you said earlier, and mentioned in CIC, it is legal).
Thanks in advance.
I have got another query for you.
I requested for the transcript and the program completion letter on January 29 and received the transcript yesterday, i.e. January 30, and received the program completion letter today, i.e. January 31.
Now the problem is, even though transcript has yesterday's date (January 30), program completion letter has a date of January 14.
Can you please tell me is it normal? or if I submit a PGWP request there will be some problem due to difference in dates and also I have worked part-time from January 14 to January 29 (as you said earlier, and mentioned in CIC, it is legal).
Thanks in advance.
Transcript only has the date it was sent. The program completion letter tells you the program completion date.
So, even if got confirmation today (January 31), it will be considered as January 14...
not sure what is going to happen to my application then....
Doesnt matter the date you receive the letter, PGWP goes by the date you completed the program. That is why in rules it states that you have to apply within 90 days of your graduation
@Konok keya @canuck_in_uk
I will be applying for my PGWP by paper. Do I submit the original transcript or certificate? It did not say original or photocopy on the checklist form.
Thank you.
I will be applying for my PGWP by paper. Do I submit the original transcript or certificate? It did not say original or photocopy on the checklist form.
Thank you.
Hi @canuck_in_uk and everyone,
I did read through all of your comments and got clarified a bit better. However, my case varies a little different from the original thread and so, I really need a clarification for my case separately.
I have just finished my last course on June 19th and requested for all letters needed for PGWP application from my university. My Study permit expires on July 31st.
I am currently working part-time and have just got a full-time job offer starting on July 2. Therefore, if by July 2, I have not yet applied for my PGWP, can I still work full-time as right now is summer which is scheduled break and international students are allowed to work full-time? Or should I comply with the statement on one of the links from previous posts that while I am waiting for my Program completion letter from my institution, I can just work part-time?
In a nutshell, does summer break make a difference in terms of my working status while waiting for application?
I really need help right now as I have to give a clear answer to my employer.
Thank you so much in advance.
I did read through all of your comments and got clarified a bit better. However, my case varies a little different from the original thread and so, I really need a clarification for my case separately.
I have just finished my last course on June 19th and requested for all letters needed for PGWP application from my university. My Study permit expires on July 31st.
I am currently working part-time and have just got a full-time job offer starting on July 2. Therefore, if by July 2, I have not yet applied for my PGWP, can I still work full-time as right now is summer which is scheduled break and international students are allowed to work full-time? Or should I comply with the statement on one of the links from previous posts that while I am waiting for my Program completion letter from my institution, I can just work part-time?
In a nutshell, does summer break make a difference in terms of my working status while waiting for application?
I really need help right now as I have to give a clear answer to my employer.
Thank you so much in advance.