can 5 semester course is enough for 3 year PGWP

[sampathvpn]

Hi guys. I have applied for a diploma which is 5 semesters only. Is that enough to apply for a 3-year PGWP?

 

[jigzyy]

What is the duration written on offer letter? 1 year, 1.5 or 2 years?

 

[sampathvpn]

It is written as a 2-year full-time diploma. But course schedule as 5 semesters.

 

[jigzyy]

It is written as a 2-year full-time diploma. But course schedule as 5 semesters.

Doesn't matter how many semesters. VO will look at the duration written on your offer/completion letter. Your course may be qualified for 3 years PGWP after completion.

 

[sampathvpn]

Thank you so much. So that's a great relief. Thank you so much for guiding me..

 

[GradStudent18]

Doesn't matter how many semesters. VO will look at the duration written on your offer/completion letter. Your course may be qualified for 3 years PGWP after completion.

My master's program is usually completed in at least 5 semesters full-time throughout. This is usually the minimum it takes to do it full -time. May even go for 6 terms continuously - full time, which is 2 full years.

But my offer letter just stated minimum 1 year & maximum 5 years which does not refer to my program at all. It's a Faculty of Graduate Studies general requirement for all programs in the university.

And I was recently told by the University that the completion letter will not mention the program length. But I guess I will have to anyway fill in the program length when applying for PGWP.

But when applying for study permit initially I didn't know that the program is for minimum 2 years & mistakenly wrote 1 year. I'll apply for extension of study permit.

In this case, will I be eligible for a 3 year permit after graduation please? I need this guidance & advice now especially due to the uncertainty around nowadays. It's so stressful. Will they forgive my mistake of entering 1 year while initially applying for the study permit?

 

[jigzyy]

My master's program is usually completed in at least 5 semesters full-time throughout. This is usually the minimum it takes to do it full -time. May even go for 6 terms continuously - full time, which is 2 full years.

But my offer letter just stated minimum 1 year & maximum 5 years which does not refer to my program at all. It's a Faculty of Graduate Studies general requirement for all programs in the university.

And I was recently told by the University that the completion letter will not mention the program length. But I guess I will have to anyway fill in the program length when applying for PGWP.

But when applying for study permit initially I didn't know that the program is for minimum 2 years & mistakenly wrote 1 year. I'll apply for extension of study permit.

In this case, will I be eligible for a 3 year permit after graduation please? I need this guidance & advice now especially due to the uncertainty around nowadays. It's so stressful. Will they forgive my mistake of entering 1 year while initially applying for the study permit?

Masters/M.Phil programs are treated differently. Masters/M.Phil programs mostly qualifies for 3 years PGWP. Rules are different for certificate and diplomas though.

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/temporary-residents/study-permits/post-graduation-work-permit-program/permit.html#determining

Look for:

Note: Officers may issue 3‑year post-graduation work permits to individuals who complete a master’s or doctoral degree in Canada when the eligible DLI has confirmed in the written confirmation of program completion that the degree is 16 to 23 months in length, and does not include regularly scheduled breaks.

 

[renron]

the basis for PGWP will not be about the offer letter.
after you completed your program the school will provide you notice of graduation (NOG) stating like the official length of the program
this NOG will be submitted when you apply for PGWP.
IRCC will assess this NOG and will grant you PGWP accordingly.

 

[GradStudent18]

the basis for PGWP will not be about the offer letter.
after you completed your program the school will provide you notice of graduation (NOG) stating like the official length of the program
this NOG will be submitted when you apply for PGWP.
IRCC will assess this NOG and will grant you PGWP accordingly.

Oh I see...that's great to know!

I guess this NOG should make the duration clear at that time.

Thanks a lot for your reply and advice!

 

[GradStudent18]

Masters/M.Phil programs are treated differently. Masters/M.Phil programs mostly qualifies for 3 years PGWP. Rules are different for certificate and diplomas though.

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/temporary-residents/study-permits/post-graduation-work-permit-program/permit.html#determining

Look for:

Oh I didn't know that! Thank you so much for your reply and guidance regarding this!

Also for the above link...that is really great to know & really helpful in getting clarity!

Thanks again!