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Youssef9949

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Hello guys,
I have recently contacted an immigration consultant and talk to them about my case which was being part time for 2 semesters in my studies, therefore if I submit a pgwp application there is a high chance that it will be refused. I’ve heard about the option of going back to college and finishing a program that is at least 8 months in duration and after that applying for a pgwp.
My question is after completing the 8 months program , will I be eligible for a pgwp of 8 months right ?
To be more clear, I have already completed a 2 year program
thanks for answering
 
Hello guys,
I have recently contacted an immigration consultant and talk to them about my case which was being part time for 2 semesters in my studies, therefore if I submit a pgwp application there is a high chance that it will be refused. I’ve heard about the option of going back to college and finishing a program that is at least 8 months in duration and after that applying for a pgwp.
My question is after completing the 8 months program , will I be eligible for a pgwp of 8 months right ?
To be more clear, I have already completed a 2 year program
thanks for answering

Yes - if you complete a new program full time that is 8 months in duration, you will qualify for an 8 month PGWP. The length of your PGWP will be based on the second program you complete (not on your first).
 
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Yes - if you complete a new program full time that is 8 months in duration, you will qualify for an 8 month PGWP. The length of your PGWP will be based on the second program you complete (not on your first).
Thank you so much for answering, are you 100% sure of it ? That’s what’s going to happen ? I mean at least I’m going to have a 8 months pgwp after completing ?
 
Thank you so much for answering, are you 100% sure of it ? That’s what’s going to happen ? I mean at least I’m going to have a 8 months pgwp after completing ?
Your PGWP cannot be longer than your duration of study. So if you get a study program for 8 months, the PGWP will not be longer than 8 months.
 
So I was enrolled full time during Winter 2020 semester, after spending 2 months full time, I was n’t doing good in 4 of my 6 courses, I was failing tem. After speaking with professors, the best option was to withdraw from those courses, as not doing so can result in failing those courses and affecting my gpa. I withdrew from these courses to take another chance and work on them to keep a good gpa. My study permit expired on april 30, 2020. I had no courses to take on that summer. After 5 months, I received my new sp in august 24,2020. When I went to register I’ve found only 2 courses available since the other courses were full. After speaking with the advisor, she suggested to leave the other courses and register for those 2 courses before they become full as well and so I did. i was considered part time for that semester as well. In Winter 2021, this was my last semester, I took 6 courses at that time and managed to pass all the courses that I’ve withdrawn with a grade of 80+.

When I talked to an immigration consultant, they said that even if I submit a pgwp application with a LOE, it might get refused which can cause a lot of problems in my case.
 
So I was enrolled full time during Winter 2020 semester, after spending 2 months full time, I was n’t doing good in 4 of my 6 courses, I was failing tem. After speaking with professors, the best option was to withdraw from those courses, as not doing so can result in failing those courses and affecting my gpa. I withdrew from these courses to take another chance and work on them to keep a good gpa. My study permit expired on april 30, 2020. I had no courses to take on that summer. After 5 months, I received my new sp in august 24,2020. When I went to register I’ve found only 2 courses available since the other courses were full. After speaking with the advisor, she suggested to leave the other courses and register for those 2 courses before they become full as well and so I did. i was considered part time for that semester as well. In Winter 2021, this was my last semester, I took 6 courses at that time and managed to pass all the courses that I’ve withdrawn with a grade of 80+.

When I talked to an immigration consultant, they said that even if I submit a pgwp application with a LOE, it might get refused which can cause a lot of problems in my case.
You enrolled in Winter 2020
Study permit expired April 2020

that makes 4 months of study permit. I suppose your study permit validity was before winter 2020 but enrolled at later stage…winter 2020.
part time semester in between is a problem toward your application for pgwp. I agree with your consultant,
 
You enrolled in Winter 2020
Study permit expired April 2020

that makes 4 months of study permit. I suppose your study permit validity was before winter 2020 but enrolled at later stage…winter 2020.
part time semester in between is a problem toward your application for pgwp. I agree with your consultant,
 
Thank you so much for answering, are you 100% sure of it ? That’s what’s going to happen ? I mean at least I’m going to have a 8 months pgwp after completing ?

Yes. As long as you start a brand new program, that program is at a DLI and eligible for a PGWP, and you remain a full time student - then you would qualify for an 8 month PGWP once you are done.
 
Yes. As long as you start a brand new program, that program is at a DLI and eligible for a PGWP, and you remain a full time student - then you would qualify for an 8 month PGWP once you are done.
Hope this time you’ll pass them all without retaking any
 
Thank you so much for answering, are you 100% sure of it ? That’s what’s going to happen ? I mean at least I’m going to have a 8 months pgwp after completing ?

Hello Youssef9949,

In most cases, an 8-months study gives you a 1-year PGWP. IRCC usually recognizes 8 months program as 1-year.

As already advised here, your best bet is to begin a new 8 months program to be considered full-time and to be able to apply for the PGWP without issues.

Best of Luck