So here's what the officer had to say: I was put on hold for about 15 mins after which the officer came back and said that if we sent in an application for PGWP on implied status, we are allowed to work. He sent me this additional information that I have mentioned below.
He was very clear on the phone that we can work but I forgot to ask if he meant full time or part-time as he did say that since we are on implied status, the same conditions that apply for students on study permit applies to us.
I would encourage you
@kloppity to make a call too and clarify with them. I got through an agent within the first 10 minutes of calling so they are actually answering. Wait till all the automated messages are over. If we can actually work, we're good!
"Working while waiting for the PGWP
You may be allowed to work full-time in Canada if you applied for a post-graduation work permit (PGWP) and are waiting for a decision. To do so, you can show a potential employer you’re allowed to work by giving them a copy of
all of the following documents:
- Proof that you completed your program(s) of study, such as:
- the official letter from your school that confirms you’ve completed your study program, or
- an official transcript or a copy of your transcript from your school’s website,
- A copy of your study permit:
- to be allowed to work right away, your permit should say: “May accept employment on or off-campus if meeting eligibility criteria per paragraph R186(f), (v) or (w); must cease working if no longer meeting these criteria”,
- A copy of the acknowledgment of receipt from your PGWP application, if you applied online:
- to be allowed to work right away, the acknowledgment of receipt must have been received before your study permit expired.
If these conditions don’t apply to you, you must wait until your work permit arrives to begin your new job.
You can use these documents to work only until a decision is made on your PGWP application.
If your application for a PGWP is rejected or refused, you need to stop working the day we notify you of the rejection or refusal."