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Rahul.Revoori

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Hi guys
Can u confirm me if I can apply for three years work permit after I complete two pg diplomas of 1 year each.
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Not able to find a definite answer.
But i dnt think so ??
 

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You can apply based on the "the official length of your program of study in Canada". If your last course had an official length of one year, I suspect that's all you are entitled to. I see no reference to daisy-chaining courses to add up to a longer period.
 

Rahul.Revoori

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I've looked everywhere but it doesn't also talk about u can't do this way, can u guys please help me find the answer. Please!
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cic has a hot line where you can call and ask. Only they would know.
 

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virtu said:
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/resources/manuals/bulletins/2010/ob194A.asp
+1 Well spotted. it looks like the OP can do what he would like.
 

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zardoz said:
+1 Well spotted. it looks like the OP can do what he would like.
It doesn't mention combining two diplomas. It mentions combining a diploma with MBA or degree. Diploma, to my knowledge, is not a degree. Bachelors, Masters or Phd is a degree.
 

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itstime said:
It doesn't mention combining two diplomas. It mentions combining a diploma with MBA or degree. Diploma, to my knowledge, is not a degree. Bachelors, Masters or Phd is a degree.
Students holding a one-year graduate degree, diploma or certificate from a participating institution in Canada after having obtained, within the prior two years, a certificate, a diploma or degree from a participating institution in Canada may qualify for a three-year work permit.
It looks like mix and match is perfectly acceptable.
 

virtu

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Yes it can.

Students holding a one-year graduate degree, diploma or certificate from a participating institution in Canada after having obtained, within the prior two years, a certificate, a diploma or degree from a participating institution in Canada may qualify for a three-year work permit. This exception also applies to students who have left Canada temporarily between programs of study.
 

virtu

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Nice topic that can help:
http://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/urgent-about-graduate-work-permit-t163264.0.html
 

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virtu said:
Yes it can.

Students holding a one-year graduate degree, diploma or certificate from a participating institution in Canada after having obtained, within the prior two years, a certificate, a diploma or degree from a participating institution in Canada may qualify for a three-year work permit. This exception also applies to students who have left Canada temporarily between programs of study.
I stand corrected.
 

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so guys what should we conclude from this debate??

can we apply for 3 year work permit after completing 2 pg diplomas of 1 year each??

yes or no??