Bridge period issue

[Neelzen]

Hey folks

I just submitted an extension to my student visa because I will be two more semesters starting Fall 2019 and ending around May 2020.
However as my completion date on my application I mentioned the exact date of completion without adding any extra days for my bridge period.
Found out later on that I needed the bridge period to wait for my letter of completion, apply for pgwp etc.
Really stressed out right now. Hopefully there is something I can do about this. Please help.

 

[21Goose]

You have up to 180 days after you receive confirmation from your school that you’ve completed your study program to apply for a work permit. This confirmation could be a degree, diploma, transcript or official letter from your school.

If you plan on staying in Canada and your study permit will expire before you apply for a PGWP, you should change your status to a visitor. You have up to 90 days after your study permit expires to restore your status or you’ll have to leave the country.


https://www.canada.ca/en/immigratio...study-canada/work/after-graduation/apply.html

 

[Neelzen]

Thank you! Quick question though: Will I be changing my status to a visitor before or after my study permit expires? Would that affect my chances of getting approved for the pgwp at all?