I applied to extend my student permit before it expires, i finished my studies, i applied for PGWP but no answer for my studies permit, can i work ?

[Adkan]

Normally its 90 days, since you will not able to work anyway I would advice you to just apply for the PGWP right now, as the handling time for PGWP is over 150 days now, if you receive the answer for the study permit extension before the PGWP you can call the IRCC and inform them so they can update your info to receive the EXT - WP letter

Good luck

Hi @otsamiela,

Just a follow-up question, please.

The immigration team in my university has told me repeatedly that I cannot submit a PGWP application while on maintained status. So, I have been earnestly praying to get my extension approved. Based on your advice above, I am curious to know how to submit a PGWP application while on maintained status. The IMM5710 form won't accept an expired permit date because the form wouldn't validate.

So, could you please shed more light on the practicality of submitting a PGWP application while on maintained status, especially how to get the IMM5710 to validate since the original study permit is expired.

Thank you in advance for your feedback.