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Applied PGWP after Study Permit Expired!!! URGENT!!!!

nehg

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Aug 24, 2020
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Hello,

I had 3 yrs course I switched to 2 yrs. So, I got graduation letter on Jan 10, 2020 and my official transcript on Jan 14, 2020. But, I applied for PGWP on April 12, 2020 (93 Days after Graduation Letter). But, at the time I applied I had Study Permit Expiry on Dec 31, 2020. As I just saw that study permit expires after 90 from graduation completion.

Can my PGWP be refused?
 

primaprime

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Apr 6, 2019
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Possibly. It sounds like you are out of status, and well past the 90 day deadline to even apply to restore it. Have you been working in Canada?
 

primaprime

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Apr 6, 2019
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Not working after I applied for PGWP
That's good. You may want to consult an immigration lawyer since as I said you are likely out of status. Normally when applying for a PGWP after study permit expiry, you would apply for a restoration of status at the same time, but the deadline for that is now long gone.
 

nehg

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Aug 24, 2020
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What can I do? I contacted 5-6 immigration lawyers they are saying I’m good as I have applied within 180 days. And they are not listening to me. PLEASE Suggest me what can I do? And Also provide me good lawyer if you know any?
 

primaprime

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Your problem isn't your PGWP per se as you applied in time for that, the problem you need to tell them is that you have been out of status for well over 90 days, as you did not have a valid study permit when you submitted your PGWP application.
 

nehg

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Aug 24, 2020
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Do you know what can I do? I told them this 10 times but they all laughed at me saying you are overthinking dont worry call us back when you receive your pgwp. I cannot speak with any lawyer face-to-face becz of covid. I am screwed. Please if you can atleast give me a glimpse of what can I now do it would be great to talk to lawyer then.
Also, should I leave canada now immediately?
If you know good lawyer in Toronto area please tell me!?
 

nehg

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Aug 24, 2020
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Hello @lostinquebec,

I researched on it and yes you are correct I can apply PGWP within 180 days which I did. But, it also says that you have to apply before your study permit expires (i.e. 90 Days after your graduation) and I applied on 93rd day. So, I should have also apply for restoration when I applied PGWP, Go out of Canada, Apply for Visitor Record. But, I didnt do any of them. Now, I am stuck!? I hope this explains? Lawyers are just not understanding that 180 days is right but after 90 days your study permit expires so you have to leave canada which I didnt. So, I have invalid status when I applied and still. Plz help!!!
 

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You need to hire a lawyer just in case they refuse you! Thats all you can do and wait
 

nehg

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Aug 24, 2020
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Can I apply for restoration of my study permit as new public policy allows to restore your status until Dec, 2020? And attach my restoration fee receipt via web form? Can this work ?
 

nehg

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Aug 24, 2020
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Can it solve my problem? Do I need to call IRCC on Monday and tell them about the issue and ask them if they can attach the receipt to my closed application? Can they attach documents to PGWP application currently in processing stage? @primaprime Thanks Sorry I know I am tagging you but I am scared and regretting every second