MEng & PGWP

[kumar_85]

Hello,

I have been looking to enrolling in MEng program in Waterloo or Western. Both are offering 1-year program (without any scheduled break) in which I have to complete 8 to 10 courses (3 courses per term).

As I want to obtain PGWP for more than a year, at least 16 months, I would like to extend the program to 1 more term by taking 2/3 courses per term. This will also allow me to study without much pressure. University also allows extending one more term like this by paying extra term fee. And as per university, I shall enroll for minimum 2 courses in order to maintain full-time status, which is any way I would.

Since I study full-time status for 16 months, will I get 16 months PGWP? Does anyone have a similar experience with such 1-year program?

Basically, I want to avoid joining in another diploma/graduate program after my MEng.

Any suggestion is appreciated. Thanks.

Regards,
Kumar

 

[scylla]

You should expect the PGWP will be based on the length of the program - not how long it takes you to complete it.

 

[kumar_85]

Thanks for the reply. If the program says it can be completed as per below duration

• 1-2 years (3-6 terms)

Here the question is there is no exact program duration.

And the University website has FAQ as below.

Can I complete the MEng in one year?

It is possible to complete the MEng program in one (1) year. An example would be, two (2) courses in your first term and then three (3) courses in each of your second and third terms. However, most students complete their full-time studies in four (4) terms.

How does IRCC come to know about program duration? Because if I take 4 terms, my transcript would say I have been in full-time status for 4 terms. In such case, can I get 16 months PGWP?

 

[mohit@001]

Mine is same.. course are showing full time study ..is of 12months meng in civil engineering...and on YouTube they said you will get 3 years work permit ..on study in Ontario

 

[Impatient Dankaroo]

Thanks for the reply. If the program says it can be completed as per below duration

• 1-2 years (3-6 terms)

Here the question is there is no exact program duration.

And the University website has FAQ as below.

Can I complete the MEng in one year?

It is possible to complete the MEng program in one (1) year. An example would be, two (2) courses in your first term and then three (3) courses in each of your second and third terms. However, most students complete their full-time studies in four (4) terms.

How does IRCC come to know about program duration? Because if I take 4 terms, my transcript would say I have been in full-time status for 4 terms. In such case, can I get 16 months PGWP?

As long as you are maintaining full time status as described by your university, you will qualify for PGWP however I don't know if 2 courses per semester could be an issue for PGWP application.

So the answer is:
In theory you should get 3Y PGWP
In reality, you might not

 

[mohit@001]

sam

Mine is same.. course are showing full time study ..is of 12months meng in civil engineering...and on YouTube they said you will get 3 years work permit ..on study in Ontario

same case very confused