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    PGWP expired and ITA within reach

    Hello All, Please suggest what to do next to get PCC and PR: 1. Currently in Canada but PGWP expired on 01/01/2023 (ineligible for 18-month PGWP extension) 2. Received ITA (score of 540 because of 1 year experience in Canada, MBA from Canada) but don't have PCC yet. 3. Other documents like...
  2. S

    Work Permit Extension

    Hello All, My PGWP expired on 19Dec2021. To be able to legally stay and work in Canada beyond 19Dec2021, I did the following: 1. Applied for Visitor Record on 18Nov2021. 2. Applied for LMIA based Work Permit on 17Dec2021. However, my LMIA application was in process, i.e., I had not yet...
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    Funds required for TRV after obtaining PGWP

    I graduated a few months ago and got the PGWP. Before I start looking for a job, I want to visit my family. What should I write in the "funds available for my stay" section when filling out the TRV form? I don't have any money other than the 500 dollars I got from my parents, and I haven't...
  4. picklee

    1560 hours Or 1 YEAR MINIMUM WORK EXPERIENCE

    I am not sure this is correct. My understanding is that your authorization to work under a study permit ends the day you graduate or complete your program UNLESS you have applied for the PGWP the next day or your study permit otherwise specifies you can work. I graduated in mid-December 2016...
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    Passport expiration, PGWP, and EE advice

    Hello, I have a Post-Graduate-Work-Permit that is valid until March 2026. My passport expires February 2025 and I have to update my last name on it due to marriage. I am eligible to apply for the Express Entry Canadian Experience Class pool starting September 2024. It takes up to 12 weeks to...
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    PGWP 1 yr after 2yr of consecutive study

    Hello, I recently completed my 2 year consecutive studies and applied for PGWP. While applying I made a mistake where in imme form it had only one slot for education and for documents uploading it had 'recent' documents so I went on only submitted last college documents. I received approved 1...
  7. Dennia

    Received PNP - PGWP expiring soon - BOWP not received

    I m just wondering whether, attaining a PNP and having a expired PGWP,make u eligible to work in Canada without a BOWP.(Example : U received ur PNP nomination letter on 30th May 2015, ur PGWP is going to expire on 15th June 2015) I do know we are eligible to apply for a BOWP with ur PNP...
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    I worked after graduation but before applying for PGWP, help!

    ...be safe, make sure you have 12 months of work experience from applying for PGWP to ITA. Just searched around using key words like "work before PGWP" "unauthorized work" etc., found a couple of discussions & hope they help...
  9. Vadim26

    Didn't disclose all the work history in my PR application. Is there a way to fix it?

    I submitted my PR application earlier last month. Today, while applying for a PGWP extension - it asked me about my work history for the last 10 years. I went back to my PR application "personal history" and "work history" forms to see what I put for my work history. I realized, that I didn't...
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    Doing co-op before starting 2nd program. Still eligible for a 3 year PGWP?

    Hi everyone. I am about the finish a program this April. I was planning to to apply for co-op work permit through IRCC. I am also accepted for an Accounting program. If I apply for co-op, do I lose the opportunity to get 3 year PGWP after completing the accounting program? Thanks in advance.
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    Help: LMO after working full time under PGWP ??

    I have been working with my company since I was co-op student and after graduation I was hired full time when I was on PGWP.My PGWP is expiring in 2 weeks and my company wants to file for an LMO.My question is: 1) Is there an online form they can fill for applying for LMO ? Do they get a...
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    Can we apply for Visitor Visa after work permit expired ???

    Hi everyone, I have some very important questions: 1) Can I apply for visitor visa inside Canada if my work permit has been already expired and I have applied for work permit extension (maintained status) before my work permit expiration. Do we need valid work permit to apply for Visitor Visa...
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    PGWP is going to expire . Lets join here

    Nobody is alone. PGWP going to expire 2021 July 31. work has been stopped since the 2020 march. I have only obtained 2 months of work experience. the employer said back to work in September. seems I need to change my status before PGWP get expire.
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    PGWP Extension and Updating Supporting Documents Post Application

    I have applied for a bridging open work permit-PGWP (Paper based) 2-3 weeks ago without the supporting documents (Provincial Nomination Letter and AOR for Express Entry). Now that I have those supporting documents, how can I submit it to IRCC? Has anyone done it before? I would really appreciate...
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    waiting for post graduation work permit and work experience ?

    oh okay sweet thank you :) I applied for my PGWP then started working as it took 5 months to get it . but do I need something to prove that I applied before i started working ?
  16. HemaGowda

    PGWP- Quick question

    Dear all, I hope you are doing fine. I am planning to visit India in August right after completing my studies and returning before November with the below dates to be taken into account. Study permit valid until 30/11/2019 TRV valid until 30/11/2019 Departure August Return October 31st Also...
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    Travelling out of Canada after applying for PGWP

    Hi guys, I have a situation and am stressing a bit about it. I graduated in April 2021 and will apply for my PGWP in May 2021. However, due to an emergency, I have to travel home before I receive my pgwp. I did a 4yr undergraduate degree in Accounting and Finance and have a valid job offer from...
  18. Miss bee

    January 2020 on wards Paper Based PR Applicants waiting for AOR/MR/PPR connect here.

    Did you ever hold pgwp before this work permit and it was expired on or before January 2020. If yes you can be able to extend it through new policy. If you only have closed work permit lmia exempt and never had pgwp you have to apply for closed work permit.
  19. Jatt Saab

    IRCC letter received after submitting post graduation work permit application (WP-EXT for PGWP)

    You are not allowed to work after you receive your Letter of Graduation and until you apply for your PGWP.Since you already applied for PGWP and also got a letter from IRCC to work full time ( same conditions as of PGWP) you are free to work till you get a decision on your application.Its very...
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    PGWP With Spouse OWP Experience

    I know many people ask about PGWP and OWP for spouse. My wife got her PGWP last week and I got approved for OWP yesterday, so here are my experiences and answers to some questions people asked. Our situation: My wife was a Doctoral student and defended her thesis in January. She worked full...