Post Graduate Work Permit - Implied Status Meaning

[cisco_kidd]

Hi All,

I graduated from my Nursing program and applied for my PGWP on Nov 11th and I understand I'm currently in an Implied Status allowing me to stay until I receive word on my application. I called CIC and asked them if I can work and they sent me an email saying "While awaiting a decision to be made, I can continue to work and hold a full time position".

There is a grey area though, my study permit while I was in school states I can work if the job wasn't in the field I went to school for (Nursing / Healthcare).

So does implied status allow me to work in any field while I await word? Or does implied status virtually extend my current study permit? I have a job waiting to hire me on the spot but they don't really know I'm a potential foreign worker.

Thank you in advance.

 

[cisco_kidd]

Re: Post Graduate Work Permit - Implied Status

Bump. Anyone? I'm sure everyone in my situation knows that answer.

 

[cisco_kidd]

Anyone???

 

[zardoz]

Implied status allows you to continue under the same terms as your existing status. It doesn't give you the ability to work outside those terms. Your terms only change when your application is approved and you receive the updated permit.

 

[evanstp9]

Paragraph R186(w) allows students who have completed their program of study to work while they are waiting for a decision on their work permit application as long as they were a full-time student enrolled at a designated learning institution in a post-secondary academic, vocational or professional training program, and they did not exceed the allowable hours of work.


In a nutshell, you can work full time, AFTER you have applied for the PGWP, and only if your study permit allowed you to work.

See also:

Final academic session transition from off-campus work permits to post-graduation work permits

Students can apply for a post-graduation work permit during the 90-day transition period following the completion of their program of study (i.e., the date on which they receive a notification of completion) if they fulfil all of the requirements for the Post-Graduation Work Permit Program (PGWPP).
They can continue to work off campus provided that they hold a valid study permit and have applied for a work permit under the PGWPP.
They may be a part-time student if the course load required to complete their program of study during the final academic session is part-time.
Students must cease working if their work permit application under the PGWPP is refused.

 

[cisco_kidd]

Paragraph R186(w) allows students who have completed their program of study to work while they are waiting for a decision on their work permit application as long as they were a full-time student enrolled at a designated learning institution in a post-secondary academic, vocational or professional training program, and they did not exceed the allowable hours of work.


In a nutshell, you can work full time, AFTER you have applied for the PGWP, and only if your study permit allowed you to work.

See also:

Final academic session transition from off-campus work permits to post-graduation work permits

Students can apply for a post-graduation work permit during the 90-day transition period following the completion of their program of study (i.e., the date on which they receive a notification of completion) if they fulfil all of the requirements for the Post-Graduation Work Permit Program (PGWPP).
They can continue to work off campus provided that they hold a valid study permit and have applied for a work permit under the PGWPP.
They may be a part-time student if the course load required to complete their program of study during the final academic session is part-time.
Students must cease working if their work permit application under the PGWPP is refused.

I am allowed to work, but can I work in my field? That's the confusing part. I know zardoz said "implied" is just extending my existing visa, but I want to know if I can work any job until I hear word.

 

[cisco_kidd]

My other question is, can I leave the country for the states to visit my family during the holidays or will it be difficult to renter. Can I re - enter as a visitor?

 

[evanstp9]

1. If your current permit explicity states that you are not allowed to be employed in certain occupations, then that is the case, it is still valid, until you get your PGWP.

2. If you are for a visa-exempt country, you can re-enter as a visitor. Keep all the info however with you, regarding your implied status, pending application etc, so you can easily prove that you are not overstaying or illegally coming back.
If you are not from a visa-exempt country, you need a valid TRV to return to Canada.

3. This type of information is EASILY available on cic website: http://lmgtfy.com/?q=implied+status+leave+canada

4. This type of information is EASILY available on cic website: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/resources/tools/temp/visa/validity/implied.asp