PGWP

[Raptor1997]

Hi I have a question

My original study permit expires on June 22, 2025. I applied for a study permit extension on March 27, 2025. I will graduate and complet my studies on June 20, 2025 and apply for my PGWP on June 20, 2025. My study permit extension is yet to be approved. Can I still work full time when apply for my PGWP? While am waiting for my study permit extension to be approved or should I cancel the study permit extension application when I apply for my PGWP on the 20th?

 

[yannickdesire]

Hi everyone,


I’m extending my PGWP by paper and would love concrete feedback.





Quick timeline:

• July 8, 2025: paper package delivered to IRCC.
• Since then: file shows “awaiting completeness check” (I have a temporary file number).
• I realized after mailing that:
  • the IMM5710 “Signature” page wasn’t signed in pen (I typed my full name and the date on the computer),
  • the checklist wasn’t in the first envelope (I sent it separately the same day).
• 
  
• Current work permit expiry: August 26, 2025.
• Saturday, August 23: I plan to send one PDF via the IRCC Web form containing:
  • the IMM5710 signature page signed and dated by hand,
  • the checklist,
  • proof of both deliveries,
  • a short note (with UCI + temporary file number).

Questions:

1. Has anyone had a return solely for a non-handwritten signature on IMM5710 (paper)?
2. Has sending a hand-signed page + checklist via the IRCC Web form ever prevented a return for you (even though completeness is mostly based on the scanned paper package)?
3. Timelines you experienced: how long did your paper application stay “awaiting completeness” before AOR/ADR/return?
4. If you got a return after expiry, how did you handle things with your employer (pause, leave, resuming after restoration)?

Context: I filed before expiry; if there’s no return by Aug 26, I’ll be on maintained status. Mainly looking for real cases to adjust and stay sane.





Thanks a lot for sharing

 

[mfaizanhashmii]

Hi I have a question

My original study permit expires on June 22, 2025. I applied for a study permit extension on March 27, 2025. I will graduate and complet my studies on June 20, 2025 and apply for my PGWP on June 20, 2025. My study permit extension is yet to be approved. Can I still work full time when apply for my PGWP? While am waiting for my study permit extension to be approved or should I cancel the study permit extension application when I apply for my PGWP on the 20th?

Hi I have a question

My original study permit expires on June 22, 2025. I applied for a study permit extension on March 27, 2025. I will graduate and complet my studies on June 20, 2025 and apply for my PGWP on June 20, 2025. My study permit extension is yet to be approved. Can I still work full time when apply for my PGWP? While am waiting for my study permit extension to be approved or should I cancel the study permit extension application when I apply for my PGWP on the 20th?

Hi brother,

I am in a same boat as you were in Jun. my study permit expired on july 30. Applied for extension in april. Now graduated and have to apply for PGwP. Extension is still in process. What solution did you find for yourself? Did you work full time after applying for pgwp? Your reply will help me a lot.
Thanks

 

[Naturgrl]

Hi brother,

I am in a same boat as you were in Jun. my study permit expired on july 30. Applied for extension in april. Now graduated and have to apply for PGwP. Extension is still in process. What solution did you find for yourself? Did you work full time after applying for pgwp? Your reply will help me a lot.
Thanks

You cannot work if extension has not been approved and you applied for PGWP. You stopped working when you got completion letter.

 

[mfaizanhashmii]

If i apply for PGWP on maintained status, do I have to use “Applying from outside of Canada” application or “Inside of Canada application?