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Before getting PGWP, can I apply for FSW?

AshlynJ

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Mar 11, 2017
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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 the same situation as me?

Thanks.
 

scylla

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Jun 8, 2010
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Yes - you can apply for FSW before getting a PGWP.
 

kumar30

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Yes... You can.. but i would recommend you to apply PGWP first and them FSW... cos once you get ITA and apply for PR! You will be in waiting list and getting PGWP in mean time might *MIGHT be difficult... (Until you get your PGWP at Canada border in-person)
 

AshlynJ

Full Member
Mar 11, 2017
49
12
Toronto
Category........
CEC
Visa Office......
Edmonton
AOR Received.
17-02-2019
Med's Done....
02-04-2019
Passport Req..
02-07-2019
VISA ISSUED...
16-07-2019
LANDED..........
12-10-2019
scylla said:
Yes - you can apply for FSW before getting a PGWP.
Thanks for the reply ;)
 

AshlynJ

Full Member
Mar 11, 2017
49
12
Toronto
Category........
CEC
Visa Office......
Edmonton
AOR Received.
17-02-2019
Med's Done....
02-04-2019
Passport Req..
02-07-2019
VISA ISSUED...
16-07-2019
LANDED..........
12-10-2019
kumar30 said:
Yes... You can.. but i would recommend you to apply PGWP first and them FSW... cos once you get ITA and apply for PR! You will be in waiting list and getting PGWP in mean time might *MIGHT be difficult... (Until you get your PGWP at Canada border in-person)
Yeah...True. I'm afraid if I got stuck in the process of applying PR when CIC can apparently see me waiting for PGWP. Anyone can hold only one visa, right? CIC is the only one who controls the approval of all the kinds of visas so that it might screw the whole process.
I really appreciate your advice :D