Can I work after applying PGWP while having maintained Study Permit status?

[Jc188]

Hello All,

I applied for my study permit extension on September 2022 which was about to expire on December 2022. So far, there’s no update on the SP extension application. Meanwhile I have completed my graduation on January 2023.

I am planning to apply for PGWP now. My questions are:

1) Can I apply my PGWP now while the SP extension application is still in progress?

2) If I apply PGWP while on maintained SP status, am I eligible to start working full-time before receiving the PGWP?

Thanks in advance for the kind suggestions.

 

[RamSatt]

https://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/threads/can-i-apply-pgwp-while-i-am-waiting-an-extension-study-permit.671408/page-2

Read the last post in that thread. Could be an answer to your questions.