Hi everyone,
I’m currently completing my Permanent Residency (PR) application after receiving an Invitation to Apply (ITA), but I’m worried about a mistake I made in 2024.
The situation: I was a student for two and a half years and always followed the rules (working 20 hours during sessions and full-time during breaks). After I completed my co-op, I received my completion letter on May 8, 2024. At the time, I didn't realize that my authorization to work as a student ended the moment I received that letter, even though my study permit and co-op work permit were still valid for another eight months(December 2024).
I applied for my PGWP on May 20. During those 12 days in between, I continued working my part-time kitchen job (not claiming any points on this job) totalling about 47.5 hours during that period (24h/week).
My dilemma: I now realize this was technically 'unauthorized work' because I was no longer a student and had not yet applied for the PGWP to gain 'maintained status.'
• Should I proactively include a Letter of Explanation (LOE) with my PR application explaining that this was a good-faith mistake?
• Has anyone had a similar 'gap' of a few days or weeks and still had their PR approved?
• Does IRCC typically see this as a reason for rejection (misrepresentation) if I disclose it honestly, or should I omit the LOE and hope it passes?
• Should I just let it pass since I am not claiming any points from this part time job?
I want to be 100% transparent, but I'm terrified this 12-day oversight will ruin my five-year journey here.
Thanks for any insights!
I’m currently completing my Permanent Residency (PR) application after receiving an Invitation to Apply (ITA), but I’m worried about a mistake I made in 2024.
The situation: I was a student for two and a half years and always followed the rules (working 20 hours during sessions and full-time during breaks). After I completed my co-op, I received my completion letter on May 8, 2024. At the time, I didn't realize that my authorization to work as a student ended the moment I received that letter, even though my study permit and co-op work permit were still valid for another eight months(December 2024).
I applied for my PGWP on May 20. During those 12 days in between, I continued working my part-time kitchen job (not claiming any points on this job) totalling about 47.5 hours during that period (24h/week).
My dilemma: I now realize this was technically 'unauthorized work' because I was no longer a student and had not yet applied for the PGWP to gain 'maintained status.'
• Should I proactively include a Letter of Explanation (LOE) with my PR application explaining that this was a good-faith mistake?
• Has anyone had a similar 'gap' of a few days or weeks and still had their PR approved?
• Does IRCC typically see this as a reason for rejection (misrepresentation) if I disclose it honestly, or should I omit the LOE and hope it passes?
• Should I just let it pass since I am not claiming any points from this part time job?
I want to be 100% transparent, but I'm terrified this 12-day oversight will ruin my five-year journey here.
Thanks for any insights!
