Volunteer Withdrawal affects PGWP?

[pimpleandprada]

So I might have to VW (without refund) a course. But by doing that I would only study 2 courses for the rest of the semester, and that means I'd become a Part-Time student.

I know that you should not be a Part-Time student during your time at university. But I'm just wondering if I Volunteer Withdrawal without refund, would become a Part-Time student be acceptable in this case?

 

[captainarabiia]

Is this your last semester?

 

[pimpleandprada]

Is this your last semester?

no unfortunately not

 

[scylla]

no unfortunately not

It's hard to say in that case. For a PGWP to be approved, you must be a full time student continuously throughout your studies (apart from your last semester). We have sometimes seen approvals where there was one part time semester in the middle of someone's studies, but it's by no means guaranteed. I would remain a full time student if at all possible to make sure you're not going to impact your PGWP.