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Working full-time before applying PGWP (International Student)?

Mayan1994

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Jan 19, 2017
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Hello everyone!

I am an international student graduating in April 2020. I do have a valid "study permit" & "work permit" (co-op) until July 2020. However, I wanted to know if I'm legally allowed to work full time from May 2020, before receiving my official transcript and PGWP?

Does having a valid work permit(co-op) until July 2020, allows me to work full time right after studies?

Or

Can I only work part-time until I receive my graduation certificate/ official transcript?

Enlighten me, please!
 

Aneep Kumar

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Mar 14, 2018
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Ottawa
Hello everyone!

I am an international student graduating in April 2020. I do have a valid "study permit" & "work permit" (co-op) until July 2020. However, I wanted to know if I'm legally allowed to work full time from May 2020, before receiving my official transcript and PGWP?
You must apply for PGWP with IRCC to make you eligible for working full time.
Does having a valid work permit(co-op) until July 2020, allows me to work full time right after studies?
No, You must apply for PGWP as I mentioned earlier.

Or

Can I only work part-time until I receive my graduation certificate/ official transcript?
Yes, you can work until you get your official transcript or graduation letter.
Enlighten me, please!
 

canuck_in_uk

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Hello everyone!

I am an international student graduating in April 2020. I do have a valid "study permit" & "work permit" (co-op) until July 2020. However, I wanted to know if I'm legally allowed to work full time from May 2020, before receiving my official transcript and PGWP?

Does having a valid work permit(co-op) until July 2020, allows me to work full time right after studies?

Or

Can I only work part-time until I receive my graduation certificate/ official transcript?

Enlighten me, please!
The co-op work permit is a limited permit that is only valid for actual co-op terms done within your program.

You can work part-time after graduation until receiving your confirmation of program completion. Once you apply for your PGWP, you can work full-time.
 

captainarabiia

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Hello everyone!

I am an international student graduating in April 2020. I do have a valid "study permit" & "work permit" (co-op) until July 2020. However, I wanted to know if I'm legally allowed to work full time from May 2020, before receiving my official transcript and PGWP?

Does having a valid work permit(co-op) until July 2020, allows me to work full time right after studies?

Or

Can I only work part-time until I receive my graduation certificate/ official transcript?

Enlighten me, please!
Make sure you apply for PGWP before starting to work full time.