I originally submitted this to the Foreign Workers section, but I thought it would also apply in this section. Any help would appreciated.
Hi all,
Today, I find myself in a very unfortunate situation. I graduated on May 29th, 2012. At the time, I had the application for the PGWP ready to go, but I backed off sending it as I wasn't sure at the time whether I wanted pursue a Masters program or not. But, I wasn't aware of the 90 day rule. Had I been aware, I would've applied for the PGWP right away. I started a masters program this term just to try it out, and confirm my suspicions of me not having it in me to complete it. At the same, I was looking for jobs here and there. A friend made me aware this week of the 90 day rule, which I then checked right away with the international office at the university with confirmation. Today, I'm about 40 days past the deadline for applying. From my calls to the CIC call center, and talking to the international office, they told that it wouldn't hurt to apply, but it would probably be rejected. They also recommended to write a letter explaining the situation.
So, I'm wondering if there's anyone here who experienced a similar situation that can provide me with some details on what I can expect, or if there's some kind of loophole that I can exploit with the university to change my graduation to a later date.
I actually went to see a immigration lawyer today but he wasn't able to direct me in a way that could help my situation. I spend the rest of the day trying to talk to the university president to see of there's anything that can be done about my graduation date with no avail.
This has been a very devastating time for me. As I can't wrap my head around how a stupid mistake like that is gonna drastically change the course of my life for the near future.
Hi all,
Today, I find myself in a very unfortunate situation. I graduated on May 29th, 2012. At the time, I had the application for the PGWP ready to go, but I backed off sending it as I wasn't sure at the time whether I wanted pursue a Masters program or not. But, I wasn't aware of the 90 day rule. Had I been aware, I would've applied for the PGWP right away. I started a masters program this term just to try it out, and confirm my suspicions of me not having it in me to complete it. At the same, I was looking for jobs here and there. A friend made me aware this week of the 90 day rule, which I then checked right away with the international office at the university with confirmation. Today, I'm about 40 days past the deadline for applying. From my calls to the CIC call center, and talking to the international office, they told that it wouldn't hurt to apply, but it would probably be rejected. They also recommended to write a letter explaining the situation.
So, I'm wondering if there's anyone here who experienced a similar situation that can provide me with some details on what I can expect, or if there's some kind of loophole that I can exploit with the university to change my graduation to a later date.
I actually went to see a immigration lawyer today but he wasn't able to direct me in a way that could help my situation. I spend the rest of the day trying to talk to the university president to see of there's anything that can be done about my graduation date with no avail.
This has been a very devastating time for me. As I can't wrap my head around how a stupid mistake like that is gonna drastically change the course of my life for the near future.