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    IMPORTANT: Work before classes began

    Hi, I came to Canada on the 11th of August and unknowingly I started working on the 18th. I worked almost 7 days before I became a full-time student. I found out recently that I had worked unauthorized due to my lack of knowledge. I still have one more year to complete and the thought of having...
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    Can I use my vacation hours in the gap where I should stop working before applying for PGWP?

    Hi there, I get the know that I can't work in the period, as soon as I get my final grades and before apply for PGWP work permit. I am currently working for a company where this scenario could happen since I am bound to contract. so my basic question is that - Can I use my paid vacation hours...
  3. AshlynJ

    Before getting PGWP, can I apply for FSW?

    Hello It's the last semester of college in Canada. I'm qualified to apply for FSW after graduation right away because I have work experience under NOC B in back home. I wonder if I can apply for FSW even before getting PGWP (My study permit expires this August) Is there anyone who was in...
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    PGWP: unintentional work violation before applying for PGWP

    I recently graduated with a bachelor of computer science degree, I got my final transcript on the 4th of may, but continued working at my university's registrar's office for 32.5hrs per week until the 2nd of June, when I realized that working between receiving your final transcript and applying...
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    Spouse work visa after PGWP

    Hi guys. I just got a PGWP and my wife got a 3 years visitor visa via flagpole. I am working under NOC B, so I am sure that my wife can get work visa after I have 3 payslips. Before my wife came to Canada, she had medical exam on 2017, August and she is going to work as a nurse after she get...
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    working after off campus work permit expires but before PGWP decision

    Hi I'm a new user here and I have a question. I just graduated and received my letter of completion of my degree, which I used to apply for a PGWP last week (May 16th) online. Now I don't know how long this will take but I have an off-campus work permit and a study permit expiring June 30th...
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    PGWP and OWP

    Hi everyone. I have completed my studies in 2020 and My spouse was on Open work permit basis on my Study permit. Now, i've completed my studies and eligible to apply for PGWP, so my spouse would need open work permit based on my Pgwp. I want to apply my pgwp and my husband’s open spouse work...
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    PGWP to close work permit

    Hi there, My PGWP is going to expire in 2 days but I have applied for a 'close work permit' (with positive LMO) almost 3 weeks ago. My questions are: 1. Is my application considered as 'a change of conditions' ? 2. I know that I won't be getting the new work permit before the old one expire and...
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    Worked for 2 weeks before applying to PGWP

    Hello! A bit of background information on me: I've been in Canada since 2015. I completed a 2 year IEC permit, went back to school for a 1 year post-grad diploma and have been working on my 1 year PGWP for the last few months. I'm getting all the documents together for my CEC application and I...
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    Work Permit Expiring before ITA ?

    Hi Everyone, I am currently working under my PGWP which expires in May 2017, I have been working over a year now and my express entry profile score is just at 444.. I don't think I have any chance of receiving an ITA before my work permit expires next year. Does anyone know if there is any way...
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    How to rectify PGWP application

    I recently finished my masters and applied for pgwp but after completing the appplication I needed to update one more information which was missed. Here is my scenario: - Got a job in Canada prior to finishing masters and the company secured a work-permit so that i can start full-time - Received...
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    PGWP

    Hello! I have graduated from a Canadian University. I have applied for my PGWP. Currently, I am visiting my home country but I intend to travel back to Canada within the 90 day period before my work permit expires. I also have a TRV that expires next year. Will I be able to re-enter canada on...
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    PGWP Help ?

    I have a job offer to start on 22 April (no labour market assessment) I am completing my study program, last lectures today (Friday 12th April) I expect I won't get formal letter of completion of program / transcripts for 1 - 2 weeks (probably around 29th April) Can I submit my PGWP before I...
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    Work before PGWP is issued

    Hi, I just finished college, I have already a job offer and my question is whether I can start working after I apply for my PGWP, under implied status. Please see the following link: http://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/regulations/SOR-2002-227/section-186.html, clause (w) and let me know what...
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    PGWP

    hello, I have few questios about PGWP, i am currenly going to graduate from AI Vancouver on the culinary program and I will apply for the PGWP afterward, but during the time while I am wating for the work permit, can I still work part time[ study permit allow student to work while they are...
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    Does work experience gained while WAITING for PGWP count for CEC!!

    Hi Guys, Is the work experience gained while WAITING for PGWP counted towards CEC? Anyone had success? I've asked this before but not got a definite answer on this Thanks,
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    Passport expiry before PGWP

    My passport will expire in April 2024. I have like two years and 10 month the readout starting from May 2021, which is when I would apply for my PGWP. As per what I have read so far on this group, your passport must be valid for 3years if you want to get your three-year work permit. Now I have...
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    PGWP - Working outside Canada

    Hi, I have an PGWP approved till 2024, working virtually for a company in Toronto. Can I travel to India and work from there for 6 months if I employer agrees. Is there any implications from immigration side. Have anyone tried this before and how long a person can work outside Canada in PGWP. I...
  19. RoTaBl

    Apply both open&close work permits before PGWP expires

    Due to Covid, AOR/FN takes many months to receive, but my PGWP will expire soon. So, I have to apply for a new WP. I have a few options: The safest: apply for a close WP only. The riskiest: apply for BOWP, and hope for the best: get AOR before IRCC opens the application. #3 scenario: Apply for...
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    Started to work 1 week before submitting PGWP

    Hello all. I am in a dilemma. Actually after completing my course, I started looking for work right away which fortunately I got 1 and they wanted someone asap. Once I received my Letter of completion, and transcript, I started working on the next day, thinking my lawyer would apply same day but...