Unauthorized work after graduation and before applying for PGWP

[star.igg]

If they are going to notice it and process the case based on that, trust me your admittance of guilt will make ZERO difference. So, in a way - you have nothing to lose by staying quiet and patiently waiting for a decision.
Prepare yourself for the worst and leave it alone, there's honestly nothing you can and should do right now.
*Only reply if they send you a PFL, which is unlikely as you are not really misrepresenting anything.

 

[bongoman]

Flagpole and dont bring the employment up.

 

[jase3708]

I am in the same situation as you are in. I applied on June 25th and I started working full time from the period between May 1st until June 25th. So practically, I did unauthorized work and I have violated the visa condition. In my case, I hired a lawyer to write a letter for me and stated my mistake. Honestly, this decision is up to you. You can either be honest or just hope that the officer overlooks it. In my case, I chose the honest option because there is a possibility for misrepresentation if you have indicated "no" for unauthorized work in your application.

I also think that flagpolling is a bad idea. On this forum, most people who are rejected from unauthorized work are from flagpolling. Most people who were approved even after their unauthorized work is through online app.

I am still waiting my decision. But it's entirely your decision to disclose your mistake or not.

 

[captainarabiia]

Flagpole, withdraw app.
An application takes time to be reviewed !
That's why the 90 days processing time, since that's when an officer looks into your file.

 

[star.igg]

Flagpole, withdraw app.
An application takes time to be reviewed !
That's why the 90 days processing time, since that's when an officer looks into your file.

Application withdrawal will render OP to have no status in Canada and also create overstay.

 

[bongoman]

He is still within the application period. He can probably withdraw and apply again. Or flagpole.

 

[captainarabiia]

Application withdrawal will render OP to have no status in Canada and also create overstay.

I mentioned Flagpole , and then withdraw app.

Not other way around .

 

[jase3708]

Just to update, got my work permit despite my unauthorized work. I think honesty really helps officers to overlook your mistake.

 

[Eyerus]

Just to update, got my work permit despite my unauthorized work. I think honesty really helps officers to overlook your mistake.

Did you submit the webform?

 

[jase3708]

Did you submit the webform?

Yea I did

 

[mehravenky]

I am in the same situation as you are in. I applied on June 25th and I started working full time from the period between May 1st until June 25th. So practically, I did unauthorized work and I have violated the visa condition. In my case, I hired a lawyer to write a letter for me and stated my mistake. Honestly, this decision is up to you. You can either be honest or just hope that the officer overlooks it. In my case, I chose the honest option because there is a possibility for misrepresentation if you have indicated "no" for unauthorized work in your application.

I also think that flagpolling is a bad idea. On this forum, most people who are rejected from unauthorized work are from flagpolling. Most people who were approved even after their unauthorized work is through online app.

I am still waiting my decision. But it's entirely your decision to disclose your mistake or not.

I'm in a similar situation. I unintentionally worked unauthorized full-time work for around 2 weeks. How should I answer and explain the question of unauthorized work in the application? And where do I attach the Letter of explanation on the online application? Can you please refer me to your lawyer?

 

[Kay2018]

I'm in a similar situation. I unintentionally worked unauthorized full-time work for around 2 weeks. How should I answer and explain the question of unauthorized work in the application? And where do I attach the Letter of explanation on the online application? Can you please refer me to your lawyer?

What is your update?

 

[Sarasrh]

Just to update, got my work permit despite my unauthorized work. I think honesty really helps officers to overlook your mistake.

Happy for you,
I have the same situation but I worked just for 20 days before submitting my PGWP. Is it possible for you to share what you included in your letter.
Thanks to you!

 

[Sarasrh]

I'm in a similar situation. I unintentionally worked unauthorized full-time work for around 2 weeks. How should I answer and explain the question of unauthorized work in the application? And where do I attach the Letter of explanation on the online application? Can you please refer me to your lawyer?

Hi,
Could you please let me know what did you do, and what was the result?
I worked full time on campus after graduation for two weeks.

 

[Kay2018]

Hi,
Could you please let me know what did you do, and what was the result?
I worked full time on campus after graduation for two weeks.

still waiting for PGWP