PGWP Question: one semester part-time (Only one course missing)
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Hello bro my situation is same as you can i please get your contact my number is 6474709036 please text me bro. Thanks
Okay can you please tell me how much courses he picked in that semester he got part time?
Hi all,
Just an update regarding to my application:
yes I got the open work permit.
I didn't submit any letter to explain, since I am only one class less than what I need to take.
I took the risk and I got it.
no explanation or additional information were requested
I also talked to the immigration lawyer that were invited to our school. she also suggested us to go to US boarder to get the work permit approved in person. Usually they will ask you what happened that semester and you just need to provide a solid explanation, some said some officers don't even care who will just approve it.
**This method is much easier, but it also has a higher risk since it doesn't guarantee you the max. year of what you supposed to get.
- let say you studied 4 years and you supposed to get 3 years work permit.
A friend of mine went to the boarder and the officer only gave her 2 years
- You will need to talk to them politely and explain why you deserve the 3 years because some of them don't know how this visa works compared to the officers who are dealing with online application every day.
- and if you failed, your status will automatically switch to visitor visa. which is a bigger risk to take for some of us.
- then you need to re-apply online
Another thing is, it is more worth it to apply it online because you are allowed to work full time while you are waiting for the visa. so we get extra time to work.
About the letter, I didn't submit it because the lawyer told me not to, because it will attract more attention which would lead the officer to take a closer look at your case. My suggestion is, if you don't have a solid strong reason, AND you are not missing a lot of classes. let say just 1-2. Just leave it be and submit it.
Good luck guys I hope you all get the permit!
Just an update regarding to my application:
yes I got the open work permit.
I didn't submit any letter to explain, since I am only one class less than what I need to take.
I took the risk and I got it.
no explanation or additional information were requested
I also talked to the immigration lawyer that were invited to our school. she also suggested us to go to US boarder to get the work permit approved in person. Usually they will ask you what happened that semester and you just need to provide a solid explanation, some said some officers don't even care who will just approve it.
**This method is much easier, but it also has a higher risk since it doesn't guarantee you the max. year of what you supposed to get.
- let say you studied 4 years and you supposed to get 3 years work permit.
A friend of mine went to the boarder and the officer only gave her 2 years
- You will need to talk to them politely and explain why you deserve the 3 years because some of them don't know how this visa works compared to the officers who are dealing with online application every day.
- and if you failed, your status will automatically switch to visitor visa. which is a bigger risk to take for some of us.
- then you need to re-apply online
Another thing is, it is more worth it to apply it online because you are allowed to work full time while you are waiting for the visa. so we get extra time to work.
About the letter, I didn't submit it because the lawyer told me not to, because it will attract more attention which would lead the officer to take a closer look at your case. My suggestion is, if you don't have a solid strong reason, AND you are not missing a lot of classes. let say just 1-2. Just leave it be and submit it.
Good luck guys
I hope you all get the permit!Hello , I done my diploma this semester , and i will be going to apply pgwp. But i have an issue I studied one semester part time . My story is
First semester 8.5 credits 2 courses
Second semester 12 credits 3 courses
Third semester 15 credits 4 courses
Fourth semester 17 credits 5 courses
Fifth semester 17 credits 5 courses
In my first semester my college registration office dropped me from my one course by accidentally . I talked to my college they said you can apply full explanation letter, but my lawyer said not need to apply explanation letter because it give more attention to immigration officer. So i am worry about my pgwp . Please help me...
I’m in the same boat, I tried reopening the case with a letter of explanation but got rejected. What did you do differently.
I had part-time the first semester that I started school because I resumed late
If I were you, I will submit the full explanation letter wrote from your college. I believe you will be okay.
Thanku for reply, ok i will provide letter of explanation from college but what are the chances of pgwp get rejected
I even got two winter semesters with 8 credits in the middle of university years. I wrote two letter of explanation saying I pursued academic learning and didn’t work during part time semesters. Just try to be honest. You will get ur pgwp soon then. No worries