Search results for query: work before PGWP

Hi, I am going through a confusion right now. I have a valid PGWP which is for one year expiring April 2019 because I finished a one year program as a student in canada. Now I have a job which in demand NOC-A, I am for provincial nominee program for permanent resident this November. My...

For some background, I am a PGWP holder, working in Quebec, and completed my studies at a DLI in Ontario. I received my PGWP in Ontario before moving. My spouse will be applying for an open work permit based on my job. Is a Québec Acceptance Certificate (CAQ) required for the application to be...

Hi, I will complete my program next month and plan to travel back to my home country for a month or so. I was wondering if I apply PGWP outside Canada before the expiry of my study permit, can I start to work remotely from my home country while waiting my PGWP being approved? Thank you.

My CEC PR application is in process since Jul 1 but I need to go back to my home country for a few months. My work has allowed me to take unpaid time off but my PGWP expires in Feb. I believe I won't be eligible for BOWP since I will be flying out of Canada soon. Can I still be on unpaid leave...

In the official website of IRCC, it says if you need to extend your PGWP due to renewal of passport (which is my case) YOU MUST APPLY ON PAPER. Can I just apply online instead ? The reason why I want to apply online is because it takes longer (17 days for paper vs 160 days+ online for work...

Hi does anyone know if I can apply for my TRV before applying for my PGWP as I am currently a student in Canada and my study permit and student visa all expire on September. I plan on traveling back home this summer and I don’t know if I can start applying for my TRV since I can’t apply for my...

Hi, everyone, I have some question about the implied status. I have submitted my PGWP application with complete document before my study permit expire. Am I still eligible to work full time after my study permit expire and until CIC make final decision on my application? Would this working...

Good Evening, I would be very appreciate for any help. My PGWP will expired on Feb 2020 and my common law's PGWP will expired on Oct 2020. I had a 2.5 years work visa (my passport expired before 3 years) I am in the middle to achieve my points to BCPNP, but unfortunately my company will not be...

Hello Everyone, I applied for an extension of my study permit before it expired, and I am currently on implied status while the application is being processed. I have completed my studies, and I have applied for a PGWP. ( till this day my application for study permit extension is still being...

Hi, At this moment I'm applying for a PGWP. The CiC officer than came to my campus said that I will be getting one based on my program (length). I want to also apply for a Permanent resident and I have heard conflicting information. My background: Before studying in Canada I have about 7+y...

Hi, My OWP expires on Dec, 31 and my spouse did not have applied yet for the Post Grad Work Permit. Since the processing time is currently 80 days, this means that the expected date to process the PGWP is only on mid-January and I have some questions and would like some help to clarify. 1...

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...

Graduated: Dec 2014 Started Working Full-time: Jan 2015 Applied for PGWP: Jan 2015 Received PGWP: March 2015 Off-campus Expired: March 2015 Received ITA: Jan 4,2017 I am sure that it is legal to work while waiting for PGWP but not sure how many hours. Does anyone know what is the legal number...

Hi, Everyone, I am an 1-year PGWP holder and want to apply CEC. My PGWP issued at July 1st, 2012, and I got my job under my off-campus work permit, that means, when the date I got my PGWG, I already working full-time. Now comes to May, 2013, I've worked for my employer for 10 months, and I...

My PGWP is expiring in May 2024. My company has already applied for LMIA in Feb. I am worried I wouldn't be able to get update from ESDC before my PGWP expires. I am considering to apply for the extension before my current permit expires. Regarding the work permit extension as mentioned on the...

Hi, Hope you are well. I was hoping any one could help me with my query. I recently completed my post graduation and my study permit expires in 50 days. Can I apply for PGWP or should I first extend my study permit and then apply for PGWP as PGWP approval takes 90 to process. If I can apply for...

Hello Everyone, I have a significant question regarding obtaining a 3-year work permit under the TS2023 program. I completed my studies in Canada and currently hold a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) valid until August 2025. I'm actively pursuing permanent residency (PR), but the eligibility...

I have two questions: 1. Do you need to have the post-graduation work permit (PGWP) application approved before you can apply for Nova Scotia PNP under "International Graduates in demand" stream, or a copy of the acknowledgement of receipt from your PGWP application is enough? 2. I'm slightly...

Hi all, I started working full time on January 4th right after I graduated. I applied PGWP on January 21st because I was waiting for the final grades. I received the permit on April 1st. So between January 4th and 21st I was working illegally because I cannot work for more than 20 hours per...

Hi there guys, I'm a newbie on this forum, I would really appreciate any help and guidance from everyone ;D I graduated back in Spring 2013 and I've received my PGWP since June 2013, it expires in June 2016. So I'm kind of confuse as to what conditions apply to PGWP holders, specifically...