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PGWP Refusal due to complicated situation - next step?

Pr0l1f1k

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Jul 16, 2023
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Hello all,


I just received my PGWP refusal in Canada. My situation is a bit complicated in the sense where I was initially studying in my university under Bachelors of Business Admin. , however I took some part time semesters in this period. Later on, I switched to a Certificate Program which took some credits from my previous studies, and then I switched to a Diploma program which took credits from the certificate program. These switches are within the same university, hence I did not need to declare to IRCC that I am changing my DLI.

During my studies from Certificate program to up until completing diploma program I had no part time semester, and I was a full time student - taking no breaks at all.
However, my university lumped all my part time semesters into the same transcript.

my refusal reason under the generic refusal is due to part time semesters. I was wondering if I can submit a reconsideration letter under the webform, attaching my admission letters for the programs (which correspond with the fact that I did not have any part time semesters. ) and also possibly attach a letter from my university attesting that I did not have any part time semesters while studying for the diploma program.
Or should I just apply for restoration status and enroll in a different DLI? In which case, will I need to re-apply for a study permit?

I also applied with a lawyer who did not explicitly mention such details. Hence I am looking to move forward with the process by my self with consultations from the lawyer.

Thanks.