I want to ask a question on behalf of my friend. He's an international student like me and did only 1 yr of studies. His studies finished in the month of August, 2018 and he's not taking another program. He has decided to apply for PSWP but he has not done yet since, he's only going to get it for 1 year (not enough to find a job and complete requirements to apply under CEC). He's looking for a job which makes him eligible to apply PR under CEC.
In case, he finds a job, starts working and then apply for PSWP (it may take 1-2 months for approval). Will his experience count from the date he joins the organisation or from the date PSWP was applied or from the date his PSWP gets approve?
Your friend is not currently authorized to work. He can look for work, but as soon as he finds a job, he must apply for his PGWP before he starts. He is eligible to work after he applies for the PGWP, and the work experience will count.
At the moment, he's having a valid study permit and SIN. He's aware that he have to apply PSWP within 3 months of graduation. So, he's trying to use this grace period towards his job search. Is it a good move? It is within the rules, and makes sense...