PGWP

[Sanjojins]

Hi experts,
I have applied for business analyst program in seneca which is 1 year course (8 months). I would also like to apply for another 1 year program after this. How many days of break I can take between these two programs for getting 3 year PGWP?

 

[gamer_9999999]

Hi experts,
I have applied for business analyst program in seneca which is 1 year course (8 months). I would also like to apply for another 1 year program after this. How many days of break I can take between these two programs for getting 3 year PGWP?

none

 

[Sanjojins]

none

But I heard it is possible to take one semester break between two programs

 

[wonderbly]

Hi experts,
I have applied for business analyst program in seneca which is 1 year course (8 months). I would also like to apply for another 1 year program after this. How many days of break I can take between these two programs for getting 3 year PGWP?

You have 180 days to apply for your PGWP from the date you completed all the requirements of your program of study.

If you are opting for another program, you need to start it within 150 days of receiving the completion certificate for your last program.

Also note the below, with regards to being able to work during the break:

"Students who have completed a program of study and will be starting a new program of study within 150 days of receiving a written confirmation of program completion from their current institution
Students may work off campus on a full-time basis until the start of their new program if the following applies:

• they meet the eligibility criteria to work off campus [R186(v)]
• they have received written confirmation of program completion from their current institution (for instance, a transcript or an official letter)
• they have submitted an application to change conditions, extend their stay or remain in Canada as a student before their current study permit expired, or they still have a valid study permit
• they have been issued a letter of acceptance to a subsequent program of full-time study at a DLI and will be starting the new program within 150 calendar days of receiving a notification of program completion from their current institution

If the new program of study starts more than 150 calendar days after the first date they receive written confirmation of program completion from their current institution, the student is eligible to work off campus only during the first 150 consecutive days after the first date they receive written confirmation of program completion. They should then either apply to change their status (for instance, change it into visitor status) or leave Canada until their new program commences."

Source : https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/temporary-residents/study-permits/campus-work.html#off-campus

 

[Sanjojins]

But I have read people who are taking 1+1 year programs are not getting 3 year work permit

 

[Simba112]

But I have read people who are taking 1+1 year programs are not getting 3 year work permit

Keep mentioning “ I have heard people saying” wont solve your concern. Your source is IRCC and wonderbly has provided that source, self explanatory.

 

[Sanjojins]

In some other thread you can see people studied for 2 years and only getting 1 year work permit. That is what t concerns me!

 

[Simba112]

In some other thread you can see people studied for 2 years and only getting 1 year work permit. That is what t concerns me!

Rule about lengthy of pgwp is clear on ircc website. If your program is between 8months to less than a year, you’ll get pgwp that corresponds with your studies. Now, if there is any confusion, my source will be IRCC website.

 

[Sanjojins]

I almost understood the situation bro. It was very helpful.

 

[Simba112]

I almost understood the situation bro. It was very helpful.

All the best Sanjojins.