Online course will affect PGWP?

[D@K]

According to CIC, distance Learning is not valid to get PGWP.
I am enrolled in a course where all lecturers are in class, but rest of the work like assignments, quizzes , exams (some) are online. Moreover, My college is on DLI list and my course is full time ( 8 months ).

In this case, will my course would be considered distance learning? Do online learning means online conducted classes?

 

[Innana]

A bit confused, you took a full time course while having work permit? wut?

 

[D@K]

No. I mean my course is full time. But It has online components (except lecturers). So I would have difficulty in future during PGWP as CIC says that distance learning does not make you eligible to get you PGWP.

 

[karenv]

Do you physically attend the lectures in Canada?

Do you have a valid study permit?

If yes, it should be fine.

 

[egoo45]

I think he/she is inquiring about applying for a PGWP, my understanding is that the individual is on a study permit right now going through the program of study and is inquiring whether his/her studies provide the eligibility requirements to apply for a PGWP. Also remember that since your educational program is only 8 months you are only eligible for 8 months of PGWP.

If you are physically attending the classes and the classes are held in a Canadian institute inside Canada I believe you would satisfy that specific criteria. This is given that the program of study you are pursing fits in the remainder of the criteria shown here:

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/study/work-postgrad-who.asp

With that being said, I would recommend contacting your educational institute and ensure that they list their courses as in-class courses, and your best guess is to submit an inquiry to IRCC containing the information you received from your educational institute and double checking with them directly

Regards,
moelaghil

 

[garyastudent]

According to CIC, distance Learning is not valid to get PGWP.
I am enrolled in a course where all lecturers are in class, but rest of the work like assignments, quizzes , exams (some) are online. Moreover, My college is on DLI list and my course is full time ( 8 months ).

In this case, will my course would be considered distance learning? Do online learning means online conducted classes?

D@K I remember a lot of my classmates who opted for a similar course were refused PGWP back in 2014, and few did another program for a year and majority of them are already gone back home....

With that being said, I would recommend contacting your educational institute and ensure that they list their courses as in-class courses, and your best guess is to submit an inquiry to IRCC containing the information you received from your educational institute and double checking with them directly

I agree with the above comment, You should confirm the same by calling CIC, and sending a case specific inquiry including all the details of your program.

Hope that helps...

 

[D@K]

Yes, I physically attend classes and I have a valid study permit.

Do you physically attend the lectures in Canada?

Do you have a valid study permit?

If yes, it should be fine.

 

[karenv]

You should be fine. Nowadays, assignments, quiz and some exams are online. It's normal. However, you need to attend lectures in class and may be do some presentations in class.

However, like other people said, you should check with your college that the course is classified as a "in class" course.

 

[aircanada]

According to CIC, distance Learning is not valid to get PGWP.
I am enrolled in a course where all lecturers are in class, but rest of the work like assignments, quizzes , exams (some) are online. Moreover, My college is on DLI list and my course is full time ( 8 months ).

In this case, will my course would be considered distance learning? Do online learning means online conducted classes?

The issue is you'll only get 8 months of PGWP, which is too little. Do more studying.

 

[dpp]

But if I take one more course after that?

The issue is you'll only get 8 months of PGWP, which is too little. Do more studying.

 

[egoo45]

PGWP will only be issued once for an individual. Which means if you went to school for 8 months then got your PGWP it will only be for 8 months. If you do a bachelor's degree later in life, you are no longer eligible for the 3 year PGWP since you already received it once.

I'm not 100% sure what the regulations are if you do 2 degrees back to back each amounting to 1 year whether you'll be eligible for only one year or two years of PGWP. Your best course of action would be to call IRCC (or as they are formerly called CIC) and as them.

Here's the number 1-888-242-2100

But if I take one more course after that?

 

[zam7]

Post-Grad Work Permit is a ONE TIME ONLY thing..

To answer your questions:

1. Programs which are 8 months in duration are 2 semesters and counted as 1 year of studies, so you will be eligible for a 1 year PGWP (the college completion letter must however say 1 year of duration of studies);

2. Doing two separate back-to-back of 1 year each, programs will get you a 3 year PGWP! (personal example) and
"If a student obtained a one-year degree, diploma or certificate from an eligible institution in Canada after having obtained, within the prior two years, another degree, diploma or certificate from an eligible institution in Canada, the duration of the work permit may be up to three years." (http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/resources/tools/temp/students/post-grad.asp)

P.S: About the online part of the course, your in-class courses or hours should NOT be less than 67% of the total semester courses or hours (for e.g. if you have 6 courses in one semester then the online portion cannot exceed 2 courses in that particular semester). You can do the same calculation by checking the course curriculum on the basis of hours (in-class compared to online workload). Usually its not a problem as long as your College Letter says Full Time student!

Don't overthink..

Cheers!