PGWP, Canadian Experience

[karankullar]

Thanks for all the valuable information and for calling your friend!
I think you're right about the information overload. I've been so worried about it that I kept asking myself '' What if..?'' all the time.
And yes, LaSalle College is one of the Designated Learning Institutions. I've read everything on the CIC web page but it couldn't take away all my questions.
I started to become worried when I saw a thread of Lovepeach telling that his PGWP request was refused. And he has graduated in LaSalle College. Before that, I was sure that LaSalle College was the perfect college for me. And tbh I still don't understand why his PGWP was refused by the CIC. Nobody in that thread did as well.

"Also, choose something that has a future because the job market for your field is very competitive in Canada."

That's really important to me. I haven't seen anyone saying anything about Graphic Design in Canada. Can you tell me more about it?
I chose Graphic Design because that's what I've been doing the past few years and that's what I do best. And where I'm from it's kinda easy to get a job in this field. But our salary is not good at all.
I really enjoy Advertising and Interior Design as well, but I don't have any experience in those fields.

Ask that person why their PGWP got refused. There are a lot of criteria that need to be fulfilled. There might be something else that's wrong with his application. If you have prior experience in that field, stick with it man. It is my personal view that if you look hard enough, you would be able to find a job. Also, It's Vancouver, this is the hub my friend. Stick with your plan. Do some more research on the college. Also, I have some extra time on my hands, so, I will go to LaSalle college tomorrow and see what they have to say about PGWP and let me know if you want info on any other college as well. In person always works better than phone calls.

CEC is a way better plan for PR compared to FSW because people educated out of Canada always have a hard time finding work. Your experience from back home + your education in Canada = Success. Cheers ;D

 

[Bruno V. S.]

Do you think I dont know about international student policy?? Also, if you mention about FSW and CEC. FSW is for outside of Canada who want apply immigration while CEC is for international students and foreign workers. However, EE system is not simple as you may check.
Do you think .. when you work 20 hours during the period, it would help your tuition?? you are wrong. CIC wants provide some working experience for international students, not help your tuition... Dont abuse Canada!!

I'm sorry if you were offended. It was not my intention. I'm just saying things I've learned from my researches. That could help another one else or even bring other people's opinion.
About the FSW and CEC. I know that.. Actually FSW is for both. People outside Canada and international students who are already in Canada. That's why I still can't understand why CEC is still an option, since FSW could just replace CEC.

And wtf man, what's wrong with you? I'm not planning on "abusing Canada". I respect and admire Canada since I was a kid. I'm not trying to do anything wrong. I'm just trying to do the best with the options I have!

Calm down there buddy. The guy is just trying to figure out what is best for his future and is not trying to "abuse Canada" in any way.

That's right! Thanks, karankullar.

Ask that person why their PGWP got refused. There are a lot of criteria that need to be fulfilled. There might be something else that's wrong with his application. If you have prior experience in that field, stick with it man. It is my personal view that if you look hard enough, you would be able to find a job. Also, It's Vancouver, this is the hub my friend. Stick with your plan. Do some more research on the college. Also, I have some extra time on my hands, so, I will go to LaSalle college tomorrow and see what they have to say about PGWP and let me know if you want info on any other college as well. In person always works better than phone calls.

CEC is a way better plan for PR compared to FSW because people educated out of Canada always have a hard time finding work. Your experience from back home + your education in Canada = Success. Cheers ;D

I've tried to ask him, but I never got an answer.
Thank you so much, karankullar!!! It's very nice of you to go all the way to LaSalle College just to help me. I owe you one big time! I really, really apprecciate it.
Also, thank you for the advice and for your support!! That's really important to me.
You're a very kind person.

 

[karankullar]

I talked to my friend and he was able to get a 3 year long PGWP after graduating from a 2 year long program from Vancouver film school. 3 years is the best anyone can get. I haven't been able to go there yet but I will soon enough. You're welcome bud. You don't owe anything. Just help others on the forum when you get to Canada and get your PR and have all the knowledge to help others lol. Cheers.

 

[Bruno V. S.]

I talked to my friend and he was able to get a 3 year long PGWP after graduating from a 2 year long program from Vancouver film school. 3 years is the best anyone can get. I haven't been able to go there yet but I will soon enough. You're welcome bud. You don't owe anything. Just help others on the forum when you get to Canada and get your PR and have all the knowledge to help others lol. Cheers.

That's good to hear! If I could get a PGWP of 1 year and a half from this 1 year (or 3 semesters) program, I would be so happy!
And I could try both CEC and FSW.
I'll definitely help on this forum. I know how it feels like when someone like you answers all the questions you were looking for!
Even so, if everything works out, I should buy you a beer for doing all this! Thanks again, man

 

[karankullar]

That's good to hear! If I could get a PGWP of 1 year and a half from this 1 year (or 3 semesters) program, I would be so happy!
And I could try both CEC and FSW.
I'll definitely help on this forum. I know how it feels like when someone like you answers all the questions you were looking for!
Even so, if everything works out, I should buy you a beer for doing all this! Thanks again, man

Hey man,

So I did go to LaSalle today and talked to the adviser there. I asked her about the PGWP and this was her answer:

-Officially, LaSalle college or Vancouver film school or any of the other private schools are not eligible for PGWP. The government need to be paying some endowment to the college for it to be eligible for PGWP, which in LaSalle Vancouver's case, is not true. But, LaSalle Montreal is eligible because it gets funding from the government and because LaSalle Vancouver and Montreal are essentially the members of the same institute, all of the students are able to get the PGWP.

Bottomline: Her official answer was no for the PGWP but she said she has not seen any rejections yet. That is, all the graduates who apply for PGWP after graduating from LaSalle Vancouver are able to get a PGWP but there are no guarantees.

Then I asked about the length of the PGWP in case of Graphic design and she said the PGWP will be 1 year long because all the three semesters are done within an year.

She specifically told me that because LaSalle is so prestigious, they make sure that nobody is joining the institute just for Permanent residence. But they get a lot of international students and most choose to work in Canada using their PGWPs.

P.S. She does know a guy from Vancouver film school though whose PGWP was refused. Just some side information. And if you choose to go with some program at LaSalle Montreal, make sure to check the immigration rules for Quebec because most of their immigration rules are different than the rest of Canada.

Best of luck bud, hopefully this all works out for you. After all I want my free beer lol

 

[Bruno V. S.]

Hey man,

So I did go to LaSalle today and talked to the adviser there. I asked her about the PGWP and this was her answer:

-Officially, LaSalle college or Vancouver film school or any of the other private schools are not eligible for PGWP. The government need to be paying some endowment to the college for it to be eligible for PGWP, which in LaSalle Vancouver's case, is not true. But, LaSalle Montreal is eligible because it gets funding from the government and because LaSalle Vancouver and Montreal are essentially the members of the same institute, all of the students are able to get the PGWP.

Bottomline: Her official answer was no for the PGWP but she said she has not seen any rejections yet. That is, all the graduates who apply for PGWP after graduating from LaSalle Vancouver are able to get a PGWP but there are no guarantees.

Then I asked about the length of the PGWP in case of Graphic design and she said the PGWP will be 1 year long because all the three semesters are done within an year.

She specifically told me that because LaSalle is so prestigious, they make sure that nobody is joining the institute just for Permanent residence. But they get a lot of international students and most choose to work in Canada using their PGWPs.

P.S. She does know a guy from vancouver film school though whose PGWP was refused. Just some side information. And if you choose to go with LaSalle Montreal since there graphic design course is longer I believe, make sure to check the immigration rules for Quebec because it is the French speaking province and most of their immigration rules are different than the rest of Canada.

Yey!!! You did it!!! Thank you so much for doing this, man. I really, really appreciate it.
I was very confused, because LaSalle College Vancouver is part of the list of Designated Learning Institutions. I thought that was the list for the institutions eligible for PGWP. I guess it's just the list for the institutions eligible just for OCWP, not PGWP. So, to a institution be eligible for PGWP, it has to be a public institution and be part of the list?
I guess it's good news, anyway! There's a chance of getting the PGWP refused, but even if it does, I could try using the information that LaSalle Vancouver is member of the same institution as Montreal's. So the chances of success are greater than the chances of failure.
About she saying that they make sure that nobody is joining it just for the PR, that wouldn't be a problem. I really want the PGWP, but I also want to improve my portfolio as best as I can. So I'll be giving my best on this program that will definitely be helping me in the future.
LaSalleMontreal is not an option for me atm. I don't speak any french. Haha
I guess I'll try to complete the 1 year program, ask for a PGWP and go for FSW system.
I wish that guy from VFS could tell us here what happened.. Actually, it would be nice if we had a thread in the forum of people explaining why their PGWP got refused!
Anyway, thanks again man. That was very kind of you! Those were very valuable information and it's very important to me. Let me know if you need anything too, I don't know how I could help you but I'd be glad to do it!

 

[karankullar]

Yey!!! You did it!!! Thank you so much for doing this, man. I really, really appreciate it.
I was very confused, because LaSalle College Vancouver is part of the list of Designated Learning Institutions. I thought that was the list for the institutions eligible for PGWP. I guess it's just the list for the institutions eligible just for OCWP, not PGWP. So, to a institution be eligible for PGWP, it has to be a public institution and be part of the list?
I guess it's good news, anyway! There's a chance of getting the PGWP refused, but even if it does, I could try using the information that LaSalle Vancouver is member of the same institution as Montreal's. So the chances of success are greater than the chances of failure.
About she saying that they make sure that nobody is joining it just for the PR, that wouldn't be a problem. I really want the PGWP, but I also want to improve my portfolio as best as I can. So I'll be giving my best on this program that will definitely be helping me in the future.
LaSalleMontreal is not an option for me atm. I don't speak any french. Haha
I guess I'll try to complete the 1 year program, ask for a PGWP and go for FSW system.
I wish that guy from VFS could tell us here what happened.. Actually, it would be nice if we had a thread in the forum of people explaining why their PGWP got refused!
Anyway, thanks again man. That was very kind of you! Those were very valuable information and it's very important to me. Let me know if you need anything too, I don't know how I could help you but I'd be glad to do it!

You're welcome man and yes LaSalle is eligible for OCWP, I specifically asked that too. Also, here is the link for eligible institutes of PGWP:

http: //www.cic .gc .ca/english/study /institutions/participants. asp

Cheers!

 

[Bruno V. S.]

You're welcome man and yes LaSalle is eligible for OCWP, I specifically asked that too. Also, here is the link for eligible institutes of PGWP:

http: //www.cic .gc .ca/english/study /institutions/participants. asp

Cheers!

karankullar, that page won't load for me. But I remember reading it last week.
Also, I thought that that was the old one.

Because we have this as well:

cic.gc.ca/ english/ study/ study-institutions-list. asp

The funny thing is that it looks the same thing, but it includes a lot of institutions! Including LaSalle Vancouver.

 

[karankullar]

karankullar, that page won't load for me. But I remember reading it last week.
Also, I thought that that was the old one.

Because we have this as well:

cic.gc.ca/ english/ study/ study-institutions-list. asp

The funny thing is that it looks the same thing, but it includes a lot of institutions! Including LaSalle Vancouver.

Go for it man, if everybody's getting it, you would get the PGWP too after studying there. Besides, my roommate got a PGWP after studying at Columbia college, which was not on the list at that time about 3 years ago.

 

[Bruno V. S.]

Go for it man, if everybody's getting it, you would get the PGWP too after studying there. Besides, my roommate got a PGWP after studying at Columbia college, which was not on the list at that time about 3 years ago.

Thanks for all the support and help, man!!!!

 

[Nirmalpreet]

Ask that person why their PGWP got refused. There are a lot of criteria that need to be fulfilled. There might be something else that's wrong with his application. If you have prior experience in that field, stick with it man. It is my personal view that if you look hard enough, you would be able to find a job. Also, It's Vancouver, this is the hub my friend. Stick with your plan. Do some more research on the college. Also, I have some extra time on my hands, so, I will go to LaSalle college tomorrow and see what they have to say about PGWP and let me know if you want info on any other college as well. In person always works better than phone calls.

CEC is a way better plan for PR compared to FSW because people educated out of Canada always have a hard time finding work. Your experience from back home + your education in Canada = Success. Cheers ;D

Hello @karankullar, i need some advise from you, could you please help?

 

[karankullar]

Hello @karankullar, i need some advise from you, could you please help?

Send me a message(inbox me) and I will try to answer to the best of my abilities.