Search results for query: work before PGWP

Hey, I recently graduated and will be applying for pgwp in start of January. However, I'm going home for few weeks and was wondering if I could apply for pgwp online while I'm outside Canada? I will obviously put Canada as country of residence and the Canadian mailing address. Basically I...

Hi, My PGWP expires in April 2019. I have a full time time job now but my company does not sponsor LMIA. I want to keep working in Canada so these are the options I am thinking about: I need to make an application for Express entry and while I wait on the decision I can apply for a bridging...

Hi, After completing the 8 months course, if one gets a full-time job can they start working before they apply for PGWP. Is it legal? As the person is still on student permit and has not submitted the application for PGWP. If yes, is this experience counted towards CEC? Thanks

Has anyone applied for TRV outside of Canada on the basis of PGWP? I will be moving abroad for work after I obtain my PGWP (hopefully) and I will not have enough time to apply for a TRV before I leave. So I will need to apply for a TRV while I am outside Canada. I would really appreciate it if...

I applied for PR but I am afraid my PGWP will expire before the PR is processed. I think the there may be a 2 to 4 month delay. Meanwhile I am going back to school full time (post graduate) and work part time. What is the implication or consequence of working after your PGWP expires? Does it...

Hello everyone! After graduation from the university, I am going to apply for PGWP. If I apply for PGWP before my study permit expires, I can continue working before the decision on my application is made. What about my spouse's Open Work Permit? Can she apply for her new Open Work Permit at...

Hello, I'd like to confirm some details. I'm currently an International student from India and am about to complete my 4-year Bachelor's degree. 1. On the PGWP application, it asks for the original entry to Canada. I visited Canada multiple times between 2014-2017 before officially entering 2017...

Hello, To any generous soul out there :) I recently just received my graduation documents necessary for the post-graduation work permit application. I also happen to have been called to work for a second season for a seasonal position at the place where I did my coop the last time. This...

Hi, I have a situation here. I have studied in one canadian university for Masters degree for 2.5 yrs. I extended one time before it expired for the late thesis defense. But the extended study permit was expiring sometime in January 31, 2018. But I completed my thesis defense in Jan 1st week...

Hello, I have a job offer from a company who wants me to sign the offer letter within a week. The problem is that I am on study permit and so cannot provide a PGWP/OWP required as part of accepting the offer. I will graduate mid next month (August) and can provide a valid PGWP then, but not now...

Hi, I was a part-time student at George Brown College in last semester. The last course needed was taken at another uni and finished later than the others. Some important dates: 6/6 received my final grades from X Uni. This is the last course that I need to complete my studying at George...

Hi! I have a question about my sister's work after school situation. She finished her course, and now is in her co-op semester - she no longer has classes. Her co-op company hired her, but everybody is confused as to whether she can work or not. Her study permit allows full-time work when...

Hey guys, I hope you all are doing well. I have a question regarding working while on implied status. My case is I applied for my study permit extension before my study permit expires but my study permit extension was approved after I finished my studies. Since I finished my studies and...

Hi All, My PGWP is expiring in 6-7 weeks. When talking to a immigration Lawyer, they asked me to apply for a Open Work Permit Extension. I understand PGWP is issued only once for a person for 3 years and cannot be extended after that. I have the following question which I couldn't find an answer...

I have 4 months left of my PGWP and the processing time for PR is 6 months or more according to the CIC website. This has probably been asked before, I tried all the keywords on search tab but can't find a discussion about this. Can one apply for a work permit extension while waiting for PR...

Hello! Last year I received my post-graduation work permit (PGWP) but was granted only the time for how long my passport was valid. I have now renewed and received my new passport. I want to extend my PGWP to its full length. My questions: - On this page it states PGWP extensions must be...

Urgent Help Required: PGWP Refused My brother timeline: 2023 March- study completed 2023 April 30- Study visa /Permit expired 2023 June 7- Applied for PGWP (Applied late as he was waiting for college transcripts) 2023 July 5- Work permit refused (due to study permit expired before he...

Recived mpnp nomination just 2 months before pgwp expiry, no restrictions on nomination want to extend my work permit but aor (non express) is taking 4 months and wpsl is not an option..are there any solutions to extend the permit..will take me a few days to apply for pr due to pcc

Hi All, I am finishing my master's degree soon and planning to apply for my post graduate work permit (PGWP) after that, which requires a valid study permit i believe. However, Currently I am on implied status (Applied for the study permit extension last Aug for one semester, still waiting for...

Hello, I am allowed to study without a study permit despite being In pgwp according to the temporary policy introduced in June 2023. I know the experience gained while studying full time can't be used for CEC eligibility and CRS points for Canadian experience. However, My question is" Is the...