confused!

[guri3577]

Hi guys
I will be applying for PGWP at the end of this year. My question is will i still be able to take courses when on PGWP. If not, then what if i get AIP?

 

[truesmile]

Is that a 'spousal application (inland)' you got going there? If yes, did you also include an application for an OWP? Your 'open work permit' should be granted upon AIP.

 

[guri3577]

Yes it is inland. But, the thing is i want to continue my studies after applying for Post graduation work permit which apparently is not allowed. According to processing times for stage 1 i will be eligible for OWP and PGWP at the same time(approx.) If i am correct after stage 1 approval i can study as well as work?

If the answer is yes to my last question then i have two options:
1. Apply for OWP take courses and work at the same time which is usually issued for 1 or 2 years. In case my application gets refused at a later stage i will have to go back or stay on implied status.
2. apply for PGWP get it for 3 years but can't take courses then.

Also, is it possible to hold both open work permits?

 

[canuck_in_uk]

Yes it is inland. But, the thing is i want to continue my studies after applying for Post graduation work permit which apparently is not allowed. According to processing times for stage 1 i will be eligible for OWP and PGWP at the same time(approx.) If i am correct after stage 1 approval i can study as well as work?

If the answer is yes to my last question then i have two options:
1. Apply for OWP take courses and work at the same time which is usually issued for 1 or 2 years. In case my application gets refused at a later stage i will have to go back or stay on implied status.
2. apply for PGWP get it for 3 years but can't take courses then.

Also, is it possible to hold both open work permits?

Stage 1 approval and an Open Work Permit doesn't remove the requirement for a study permit.

If the course is longer than 6 months, you will need a study permit. If it is shorter than 6 months, then you do not need a study permit.

 

[guri3577]

Yes, i understand that i need study permit. But, i read that if you apply for PGWP your study permit is not valid anymore. That's why i was debating if applying for OWP after stage 1 approval is a better choice since I can extend my study permit that way OR apply for PGWP instead and have 3 years guaranteed permission to work.

 

[canuck_in_uk]

Yes, i understand that i need study permit. But, i read that if you apply for PGWP your study permit is not valid anymore. That's why i was debating if applying for OWP after stage 1 approval is a better choice since I can extend my study permit that way OR apply for PGWP instead and have 3 years guaranteed permission to work.

Unfortunately, you cannot hold either of those work permits at the same time as a study permit. You must choose between being a student or a worker. If you choose to study and you haven't received your PR yet after 6 months of studying, you could apply for an off campus work permit.

 

[guri3577]

ok thnx i got it....i will apply for my PGWP and work full time then!