PGWP and Study Permit at the same time

[lnalz8]

Hello,

I have seen posts about this dated in the early 2010s, so I wanted to ask again now because the laws constantly change.
As international students, are we able to get a study permit while we wait for the PGWP or after we get it? My university claims it is possible, but a lawyer told me it isn’t possible. I am interested in taking a couple extra classes on a special student status, preferably as I wait for the PGWP but I don’t mind waiting until I get it. Thoughts?

 

[studyincanadaaaa]

Hi Inalz,
My immigration advisor told me last week that we can hold a PGWP and a Study Permit at the same time. Not sure about while you are on implied status though, maybe it's safer to wait until you get approved for PGWP.

 

[lostinquebec]

Technically it is possible, but keep in mind you get PGWP only once and any work exp you get while being a student in Canada won´t count for any Express Entry program. Personally I´d have waited until I finish all my studies to get PGWP.