Passport Renewal, Approval and PGWP

[JAAK]

Hi,

I completed my degree requirements in December.
The Senate of my university, approved me for graduation TODAY.
The official graduation ceremony, where I will be receiving my degree is in MAY.
I renewed my passport a few days ago and it will take three months to be renewed.
My study permit is expiring in August.

My question is, the PGWP needs to be applied within 3 months upon receiving official graduation confirmation. I am afraid that my passport will not arrive by that time. Is there any way around this? Which is the real benchmark of the graduation date; the Senate approval TODAY or the official ceremony in MAY?

Thank you.

 

[enfield]

Hi,

Hi,

I completed my degree requirements in December.
The Senate of my university, approved me for graduation TODAY.
The official graduation ceremony, where I will be receiving my degree is in MAY.
I renewed my passport a few days ago and it will take three months to be renewed.
My study permit is expiring in August.

My question is, the PGWP needs to be applied within 3 months upon receiving official graduation confirmation. I am afraid that my passport will not arrive by that time. Is there any way around this? Which is the real benchmark of the graduation date; the Senate approval TODAY or the official ceremony in MAY?

Thank you.

1. 90 days starts after receiving written confirmation.