Part-Time for One Semester Due to Transfer Credits – Will This Affect My PGWP?

[hnbhagat]

Hi everyone,


I need some advice regarding my PGWP eligibility. In my 2nd semester, I originally registered for 5 courses, but I received two transfer credits — one from my previous studies in India and one from my earlier program at Seneca (which I dropped after completing semesters 1 and 2). Because of these transfer credits, my course load automatically dropped to 3 courses, which made me part-time without me realizing it.


I continued working part-time that semester because I believed I was still considered full-time. I never intentionally dropped any course, and an immigration officer had advised me not to take any academic breaks, so I completed all 4 semesters continuously.


I’m now preparing to apply for my PGWP and I’m worried about whether being part-time only because of transfer credits, and working during that time, might cause any issues.


If anyone has experience or insight on how IRCC views this situation, I would really appreciate your guidance. Thanks!

 

[Naturgrl]

What does your transcript say for completing the program? To be eligible for PGWP you can only be part time the last semester.

 

[hnbhagat]

What does your transcript say for completing the program? To be eligible for PGWP you can only be part time the last semester.

This is my final semester, and I am scheduled to graduate in December. After transitioning to part-time status, I consulted with an immigration officer who advised me against taking a break. Consequently, I completed my entire program consecutively without any semester breaks. I want to confirm that I will not encounter any repercussions for failing to disclose my part-time employment during my time as a part-time student to an immigration officer. It was not my intention to work while enrolled as a part-time student; the situation arose inadvertently.

 

[Naturgrl]

This is my final semester, and I am scheduled to graduate in December. After transitioning to part-time status, I consulted with an immigration officer who advised me against taking a break. Consequently, I completed my entire program consecutively without any semester breaks. I want to confirm that I will not encounter any repercussions for failing to disclose my part-time employment during my time as a part-time student to an immigration officer. It was not my intention to work while enrolled as a part-time student; the situation arose inadvertently.

But what about going to school part time. Will your transcript show that you were a part time student?

 

[hnbhagat]

But what about going to school part time. Will your transcript show that you were a part time student?

There’s nothing written on my transcript that says I was part-time. It only shows the courses I was enrolled in during each semester. In my case, for the Fall semester, it shows that I was enrolled in 3 courses, but it doesn’t mention anything about “part-time” status.

 

[canuck78]

Being enrolled in 3 courses or less is typically part-time. It often isn’t declared as part-time on the transcript because it doesn’t matter for most students. IRCC is familiar with transcripts and will be able to see you are part-time.