PGWP Accepted with 2 part time semesters and multiple study permit extensions.

[ValerieO]

Hi all,
I just wanted this to serve as encouragement for anyone worried about getting PGWP for not meeting all the requirements on the CIC website. I had two part time semesters - 1 with only one course, and had to extend my study permit 3 times. I wrote two letters of explanation and in the end got my PGWP for 3 years. Nothing is impossible. Follow due process and explain your situation as clearly as possible, there's a human on the other side so its not all set in stone.
Good luck!

 

[canuck78]

Hi all,
I just wanted this to serve as encouragement for anyone worried about getting PGWP for not meeting all the requirements on the CIC website. I had two part time semesters - 1 with only one course, and had to extend my study permit 3 times. I wrote two letters of explanation and in the end got my PGWP for 3 years. Nothing is impossible. Follow due process and explain your situation as clearly as possible, there's a human on the other side so its not all set in stone.
Good luck!

You were full-time for one of the semester but didn’t do the exam. You were only truly a part-time student in your last semester.

 

[ValerieO]

You were full-time for one of the semester but didn’t do the exam. You were only truly a part-time student in your last semester.

From what i've gathered from the correspondence with CIC, I was considered part time in my second to last semester as well as I didn't earn the credits - I have an I for incomplete on my transcript for the course that would have made me full time.

 

[canuck78]

From what i've gathered from the correspondence with CIC, I was considered part time in my second to last semester as well as I didn't earn the credits - I have an I for incomplete on my transcript for the course that would have made me full time.

Think you got some flexibility because you actually attended the course for the whole semester.

 

[ValerieO]

Think you got some flexibility because you actually attended the course for the whole semester.

Potentially, I was told by several people that my application wouldn't be approved though, so I think people can still be hopeful.

 

[JASPRET]

Hi all,
I just wanted this to serve as encouragement for anyone worried about getting PGWP for not meeting all the requirements on the CIC website. I had two part time semesters - 1 with only one course, and had to extend my study permit 3 times. I wrote two letters of explanation and in the end got my PGWP for 3 years. Nothing is impossible. Follow due process and explain your situation as clearly as possible, there's a human on the other side so its not all set in stone.
Good luck!

Hi can you explain little bit about explanation letters. I m in same situation and prepare my file.

 

[ValerieO]

Hi can you explain little bit about explanation letters. I m in same situation and prepare my file.

Basically you write a letter to the visa officer explaining the reasons for your part time semesters, if you can also get a letter from your school ex. a student advisor that will really help your case.