PGWP and Study permit

[duerre24]

Hi all,

I just needed clarification on an issue. I have a PGWP valid until August 11 2013. I recently completed my one year of skilled work experience and submitted my application for PR under the CEC Student category. I also have been accepted to a 2 year post graduate business program, which is full time and will require a study permit:

a) Can the fact that I have studied in Canada, worked and now plan on studying again affect the visa officer's decision to deny me a second study permit?
b) Does my PR application affect my study permit or vice-versa?
c) Is my PGWP still valid should the study visa be approved?

Please let me know your thoughts or if you can offer any advice.

Thanks!

 

[Inam89]

Hi all,

I just needed clarification on an issue. I have a PGWP valid until August 11 2013. I recently completed my one year of skilled work experience and submitted my application for PR under the CEC Student category. I also have been accepted to a 2 year post graduate business program, which is full time and will require a study permit:

a) Can the fact that I have studied in Canada, worked and now plan on studying again affect the visa officer's decision to deny me a second study permit?
b) Does my PR application affect my study permit or vice-versa?
c) Is my PGWP still valid should the study visa be approved?

Please let me know your thoughts or if you can offer any advice.
Thanks!

1. No, it doesn't. (You must meet eligibility of study permit application like finance, tuition etc).
2. No,
3. Yes

Note that you won't be allowed for another PGWP after getting this new diploma / degree because PGWP is for one time only.

 

[hdizzle]

Hi guys. I would really appreciate some help on this since I believe my situation is very unique.
I was doing Masters from Queen's University.
My study permit expired 2015Aug12. I just finished and defended my thesis on 2015Aug28.
I understand that in order for me to apply for my PGWP i need to apply for the restoration of my status. But I have a few questions.

1. Do I apply for PGWP and restoration together in one package?
2. How can I apply for the restoration of my study permit since I have technically graduated? Or do I apply for restoration of some other status? Please advise.
3. Also since I defended after my study permit expired does that mean that I studied "illegally" and will be kicked out of Canada? I'm freaked out. Please tell me what I can do.

 

[mead]

1. Do I apply for PGWP and restoration together in one package?
u need a valid study permit while u apply for PGWP so I would assume u should apply for study permit restoration first. but that could take months. do not graduate if possible till u get study permit restored.
2. How can I apply for the restoration of my study permit since I have technically graduated? Or do I apply for restoration of some other status? Please advise.
talk to ur university international students office they sometimes give u a letter for a 3 month extension

3. Also since I defended after my study permit expired does that mean that I studied "illegally" and will be kicked out of Canada? I'm freaked out. Please tell me what I can do.
no idea about this

this is just my opinion and I may be wrong.