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  1. K

    PGWP Refusal

    Hi, Recently, I received a decision stating that my Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) has been refused after 5 months. The reason given was that I applied after my study permit had expired. However, I actually applied for the PGWP before the expiry date on my document. When I reached out to...
  2. dryiceman

    PR and PGWP

    Hi, hoping anyone in the forum can shed some light regarding my situation. I'm currently in Canada with a Post Grad. Work Permit (PGWP) expiring on April 2020. I'm planning to get married early 2018 and having my spouse apply for an Open Work Permit (OWP) under my PGWP which I anticipate will...
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    Receiving ITA after PGWP Expires

    Hello Guys, I have a small doubt, it might be a stupid question but My PGWP will expire in one Month. I am waiting for the STEM category draw. What if I get an ITA after my PGWP expires? Am I eligible to Work? because I see, that we have 90 days to restore our status even after PGWP expiry. I...
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    Applying for my PGWP and spouse Open Work permit

    Hi, I need your inputs on my situation. I was a full time masters student. Study Permit Expiry - Aug 2nd, 2015 Spouse's Work Permit Expiry - Aug 2nd, 2015 I am planning to submit my PGWP and my wife's Open Work Permit before April 2, 2015, but the problem is that I do not have a job right...
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    PGWP Expires while waiting for/after receiving ITA?

    Hey, I have a few queries. 1. If my PGWP expires before I receive my ITA and I leave Canada, will my EE profile still be valid? Will my profile be considered for the upcoming draws? 2. If I receive my ITA and then my PGWP expires before I submit the documents for PR, what would I have to do...
  6. M

    Seeking Advice: Applied for PGWP, Unintentional Unauthorized Work, Got a Job Offer while waiting for PGWP decision

    Hi everyone, I completed my Master's program (2 years) on October 23rd, 2023, and applied for a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) on November 19th, 2023. However, I unknowingly continued my part-time job until November 12th, not realizing that I couldn't work post-completion. Upon learning...
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    HELP please, I accidentally work before the school starts.

    I have been stressed out for this situation, the school starts on January 9, but I have been work at last year December 20, I didn’t know that international students who can’t work before the school starts, would that affect when I apply for the PGWP or PR, dose anyone have the similar...
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    Restrictions on working while waiting for PGWP decision

    Hi, I have a question regarding working while waiting for PGWP decision. I have applied for my PGWP before my study permit expires. In order to work in healthcare settings, I have taken the medical exam for PGWP application (so my PGWP will have no restrictions on occupations). However, my...
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    I Mistook Full time work experience before I apply PGWP after graduated.

    Hi always thank you for your advice and help, I got the invitation and I applying PR in EE. I have a concern because I worked full-time ( as a self-employed) for about 1 month and 1 week before I applied for PGWP after I graduated. At that time, I didn't know and was confused about my working...
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    Applying PGWP outside Canada

    If I apply pgwp outside Canada while my study permit is valid, can I enter Canada before its approval and get my actual paper of pgwp in Canada? and work legally? (If it's possible, let me know how) Or should I wait outside Canada until its approval and get it at the airport when I enter...
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    Working before applying for PGWP

    I am current done with my program will be graduating in June. I read on cic that if I have an off-campus work permit I can go ahead and work and this can be full time. My off-campus permit allows me to work full time during school breaks. Now that I am done, I got a job offer for a full time...
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    PGWP Details

    Hi, I remember reading somewhere that after you receive your post graduate work permit, you’re not allowed to work until you get your SIN updated. Is this true? I received my work permit today and my SIN, which was issued based on my study permit, has already expired as my study permit...
  13. Mehroj

    PGWP to spousal open work permit

    Dear members please shed some light on my situation. My PGWP is expiring July 7, 2019 and my employer trying to get LMIA approved by the Government, but don't know if they will get it before my PGWP expiry date. Which of the following ways are the best way to extend my stay here in Canada...
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    EMERGENCY - Post-Grad Work Permit (PGWP) Question.

    Hi everyone, I just read the PGWP session on this website. In order to apply for the PGWP, I "must have studied full-time for the eight months preceding the completion of their program". I am currently studying my last semester as a full-time student; but before this, I was working as a coop...
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    Renew TRV while waiting for PGWP

    Hi guys, I got stuck. I'm gonna graduate on May 15 2020 and my study permit, work permit and my TRV expire on May 31,2020. I will apply for pgwp in that 16 days. I wanna visit my family after the school before starting to work. am i able to extend or renew my TRV while im waiting for pgwp to...
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    Work Off-campus after completion of studies and before PGWP's Application

    Dear All, I had a quick query. I am hoping to apply for my PGWP in September 2016, after completing my degree requirements. One of my firm has offered me a temporary project for 8-12 weeks, starting in late july 2016. I have told them about the 20 hours per week, rule. What I am concerned...
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    What constitutes "work" for PGWP ineligibility

    Does anyone have an experience with the following situation? I applied for a PGWP in May and later on (to my horror) realized that my application may ultimately get rejected because literally the day after I received my confirmation of graduation letter I only accepted a job offer that...
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    Travelling outside of Canada before applying for PGWP

    Thank you all for reading this and helping me!! Some background information: I will be graduating next year at May from University of Toronto, my study permit expires on 2022-07-31 and my visitor visa expires on 2024. I meet all requirements to apply for a PGWP. I'm also fully vaccinated. Here...
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    Can I work if my study permit expires when I'm waiting for PGWP?

    Hi everyone, I graduated in August and my study permit will expire in November. Due to COVID-19, it will be a long time to process my PGWP application, and I don't think I can get PGWP before my study permit expires. In this case, can I work fulltime or parttime after my study permit expires?
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    Difference between PGWP and PR

    Hi, Dear Seniors, i would like to ask you: 1) the difference in applying PGWP and PR? 2) if some has done 2 year course + 1 year of work experience so for how long he/she can get the PGWP? 3) When after PGWP can someone apply for PR? 4) Or any alternative to apply directly for PR before getting...