Can I apply for work permit after I received study permit extension

[GayathriS1409]

Hi Team
I completed my one year program in April 2024. I applied for my second program from Fall September 2024. Due to changes in my financial situation, I want to apply for my one year PGWP. How do I explain this and apply for PGWP on my own to IRCC without help from agents or lawyers because I can't afford them.

 

[forevermore76]

Hi Team
I completed my one year program in April 2024. I applied for my second program from Fall September 2024. Due to changes in my financial situation, I want to apply for my one year PGWP. How do I explain this and apply for PGWP on my own to IRCC without help from agents or lawyers because I can't afford them.

You need to apply for a PGWP within 180 days of receiving your final grades so you would want to act really fast. Also, you risk losing your student status if you are not enrolled.
Write a simple letter of explanation to IRCC saying you have changed your mind and attach it to your application.
Here's the guide for applying.
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/study-canada/work/after-graduation/apply.html

 

[GayathriS1409]

You need to apply for a PGWP within 180 days of receiving your final grades so you would want to act really fast. Also, you risk losing your student status if you are not enrolled.
Write a simple letter of explanation to IRCC saying you have changed your mind and attach it to your application.
Here's the guide for applying.
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/study-canada/work/after-graduation/apply.html

thank you so much for your response. can I also apply TRV along with my PGWP application

 

[forevermore76]

thank you so much for your response. can I also apply TRV along with my PGWP application

You should wait for PGWP approval before applying for TRV.

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

Temporary resident visas (TRVs) for post-graduation work permit applicants
The following applies to applicants from countries whose nationals require a visa:

• For post-graduation work permit applications submitted from outside Canada, a TRV is issued upon approval of the post-graduation work permit.
• For post-graduation work permit applications submitted from within Canada, a TRV is not issued upon approval of the application. The applicant must submit a separate TRV application if their TRV has expired, and they would like to travel outside Canada and return.
  Note: Applicants should not apply for a TRV until they have received their post-graduation work permit, as the TRV is issued only for the length of the applicant’s current status document or travel document, whichever has the earlier expiry date.

 

[GayathriS1409]

You should wait for PGWP approval before applying for TRV.

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

Temporary resident visas (TRVs) for post-graduation work permit applicants
The following applies to applicants from countries whose nationals require a visa:

• For post-graduation work permit applications submitted from outside Canada, a TRV is issued upon approval of the post-graduation work permit.
• For post-graduation work permit applications submitted from within Canada, a TRV is not issued upon approval of the application. The applicant must submit a separate TRV application if their TRV has expired, and they would like to travel outside Canada and return.
  Note: Applicants should not apply for a TRV until they have received their post-graduation work permit, as the TRV is issued only for the length of the applicant’s current status document or travel document, whichever has the earlier expiry date.

Thank you so much! my study permit expires on September 30 2024, do I have to renew my status as a student or can I directly apply for PGWP before 30 September 2024. I got my completion certificate at the end of April 2024.

 

[forevermore76]

Thank you so much! my study permit expires on September 30 2024, do I have to renew my status as a student or can I directly apply for PGWP before 30 September 2024. I got my completion certificate at the end of April 2024.

You don't need to renew your study permit.