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Study permit extension and PGWP

ree14

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Nov 18, 2019
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Hey guys,

My study permit expires two weeks before my final exams. I'm in the last semester of my program and I've applied for an extension but the processing time is 75 days. By the time they review my application, I will have already finished the semester and have graduated.

I know I need a valid document to apply for a PGWP so I will have to wait till it is approved.
I just found out that I have to stop working as soon as my final grades are posted and can resume work when I apply for the PGWP. What do you think I should do to expedite this process? Seems like I'm stuck either way because I need to work during this time as I don't have any other financial support. However, if I do work that will be considered as unauthorized work.

If I had applied for the extension a few months ago I would've been okay now but I simply forgot and now I'm really worried. The best option is to quit my job and wait till I get the new document and apply for the PGWP