Student visa expiring/Post-graduation Work Permit

[akhan127]

Hello everyone,

I am currently studying in a college and have a valid study permit expiring on 31st May 2012. I will be graduating at the end of April 2011 and plan to apply for a Post-Graduation Work Permit. However, my student visa is expiring on the 30th of March 2011 and I have decided not to renew it as I will not be travelling abroad. Have I done anything wrong? Do I need a valid visa to stay in the Canada? Will it affect my application for the post-graduation work permit?

I would like to add that after recieving my post-graduation work permit, I plan to move to Saskatchewan and work over there than apply under the Provincial Nominee Category (Student). If I go to Saskatchewan straight after graduating, without a valid visa and post-graduation work permit, will it cause problems? Am I allowed to go there without these documents? I want to get to know the place more before I settle and work there permanently.

Everyone's answers will be appreciated. Thanks a lot everyone!

 

[PMM]

Hi

Hello everyone,

I am currently studying in a college and have a valid study permit expiring on 31st May 2012. I will be graduating at the end of April 2011 and plan to apply for a Post-Graduation Work Permit. However, my student visa is expiring on the 30th of March 2011 and I have decided not to renew it as I will not be travelling abroad. Have I done anything wrong? Do I need a valid visa to stay in the Canada? Will it affect my application for the post-graduation work permit?

I would like to add that after recieving my post-graduation work permit, I plan to move to Saskatchewan and work over there than apply under the Provincial Nominee Category (Student). If I go to Saskatchewan straight after graduating, without a valid visa and post-graduation work permit, will it cause problems? Am I allowed to go there without these documents? I want to get to know the place more before I settle and work there permanently.

Everyone's answers will be appreciated. Thanks a lot everyone!

Well I suggest that you read this Operational Bulletin. Note that your study permit has to be valid when you apply for your PGWP. http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/resources/manuals/bulletins/2010/ob194A.asp

 

[akhan127]

Thanks for your help. I also want to ask you that can I go to Saskatchewan without a valid visa and PGWP? Or is it necessary for me to have those documents with me before I leave for that place? I want to add that I currently live in Toronto and have no plans to travel abroad.

Thanks a lot for your help again. I found the link useful.