+1(514) 937-9445 or Toll-free (Canada & US) +1 (888) 947-9445

PGWP after 2 extensions and 2 semester of part time studies

Sion

Member
Jul 24, 2017
12
0
What are the chances of getting post graduation work permit i did 2 full time 2 part time summer semester due to suspension (will be finishing my 4th semester as a full time student) and because of suspension i had to do 1 semester part time. Just wanna know what are the chances of getting PGWP ? Any other way of getting work permit if it gets rejected?
 

scylla

VIP Member
Jun 8, 2010
93,039
20,587
Toronto
Category........
Visa Office......
Buffalo
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
28-05-2010
AOR Received.
19-08-2010
File Transfer...
28-06-2010
Passport Req..
01-10-2010
VISA ISSUED...
05-10-2010
LANDED..........
05-10-2010
It's hard to say - it will really be up to the visa officer who processes your application.

If the PGWP is refused, you will need a full time job offer from an employer and an approved LMIA from the employer to be able to apply for a closed work permit.
 

Sion

Member
Jul 24, 2017
12
0
What if i inform every detail because of which i couldn't finish my studies as a full time student when i apply for PGWP.

One more thing so i should work on LMIA before applying for PGWP ad their is a risk of getting refused. If i get refused i dont think i'll be allowed to stay in the Great White North.
 

ebad93

Member
Mar 23, 2016
14
0
Hi,
I am in a similar situation. It would really help if you update your status. I am about to go part time and will have to do 2 terms. Maybe your experience will help me. Eagerly waiting for your reply thanks
 

Sion

Member
Jul 24, 2017
12
0
Hi,
So i did rest of the 3 semesters full time and i did 2 part time because if you do 1 part time obviously you gotta do one more semester part time to be on perfect semester schedule. Btw i am still student and finishing up my final semester as a full time student.
 

scylla

VIP Member
Jun 8, 2010
93,039
20,587
Toronto
Category........
Visa Office......
Buffalo
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
28-05-2010
AOR Received.
19-08-2010
File Transfer...
28-06-2010
Passport Req..
01-10-2010
VISA ISSUED...
05-10-2010
LANDED..........
05-10-2010
If you have two part time terms then you should be expecting the PGWP to be refused. To avoid being part time, you can take additional courses you don't need to make sure you stay as a full time student.
 

Sion

Member
Jul 24, 2017
12
0
What do you mean by " you don't need to make sure ypu stay as a full time student?"

I did part time because of my personal problems related to myself and i trust the process to treat me with equity if they don't then their is no possible way for me to do anything about it.
 

scylla

VIP Member
Jun 8, 2010
93,039
20,587
Toronto
Category........
Visa Office......
Buffalo
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
28-05-2010
AOR Received.
19-08-2010
File Transfer...
28-06-2010
Passport Req..
01-10-2010
VISA ISSUED...
05-10-2010
LANDED..........
05-10-2010
What do you mean by " you don't need to make sure ypu stay as a full time student?"

I did part time because of my personal problems related to myself and i trust the process to treat me with equity if they don't then their is no possible way for me to do anything about it.
That was a typo. I meant to say that you must ensure you remain a full time student. CIC will accept one semester part time but not two.
 

Sion

Member
Jul 24, 2017
12
0
But if you do 1 semester part time which has 6 courses and you have to take 3 courses for being part time.
 

Xgx

Member
Feb 21, 2018
18
0
That was a typo. I meant to say that you must ensure you remain a full time student. CIC will accept one semester part time but not two.
Hey scylla. I applied for restoration of status and pgwp as mine was denied coz I was one semester part time . I had to try and re-apply. I did so in November on paper and still no update . What do you think are my chances of getting the pgwp? Thanx
 

scylla

VIP Member
Jun 8, 2010
93,039
20,587
Toronto
Category........
Visa Office......
Buffalo
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
28-05-2010
AOR Received.
19-08-2010
File Transfer...
28-06-2010
Passport Req..
01-10-2010
VISA ISSUED...
05-10-2010
LANDED..........
05-10-2010
Hey scylla. I applied for restoration of status and pgwp as mine was denied coz I was one semester part time . I had to try and re-apply. I did so in November on paper and still no update . What do you think are my chances of getting the pgwp? Thanx
Sorry - I don't know. It could go either way. Technically you are only supposed to be part time in the very last semester of your studies. Hopefully you weren't working at all when you were a part time student.
 

Xgx

Member
Feb 21, 2018
18
0
Yes I guess it’s all discretionary. My friend was part time first sememster in uni but no problems. Anyways thank you for you input I will let all of you know how it’s goes . I guess it’s taking so much time becoz my lawyer went through the paper application .
 

usman2261

Newbie
Mar 24, 2018
6
0
Hey, do you have any update? Also, would things have been different if you applied for pgwp at the border rather than online? I guess flag poling has less scrutiny
 

moody16

Star Member
Nov 17, 2018
83
68
Yes I guess it’s all discretionary. My friend was part time first sememster in uni but no problems. Anyways thank you for you input I will let all of you know how it’s goes . I guess it’s taking so much time becoz my lawyer went through the paper application .
Did you end-up getting your PGWP after second try? I'm in a similar situation. I had to do two part-time terms. My first PGWP application got refused, I applied again a few days ago (still in the 90 day time window).

It would really help if you share your experience