I promised myself that I would share my unusual journey with Canada once the processing of my PGWP was completed, and today is that day.
Application type: PGWP
Location: Outside of Canada
Applied: October 13th
Passport request: December 7th
Application Approved: December 18th
Duration: 3years
I started my first program (a PGD) in Jan. 2015 and completed in September of the same year. I decided to pursue a second bachelor's program because I couldn't get into a Master's program, but three semesters in I got into a US master's program. I chose to leave immediately because the offer came with funding, and I didn't want to lose it. So I resumed in the United States, January 2017.
Two years later, when I had some free time, I came back to Canada and transferred my unfinished courses into a 2yr diploma. As an advanced standing student, I only needed to complete six classes to get the diploma, which I did during the 2019 Spring-Summer semesters. I then used that diploma to apply for this work permit, which was just approved.
While I don't advise anyone to go through this crazy route, I just wanted to share my experience as all the agents and lawyers I spoke to said they had no precedent to base my case off, so they had no clue what the outcome would be. I also did the entire application process myself, and I included a letter of explanation explaining my choices. I used the free consultation lawyers offered, so I never paid any fees, and my school had immigration agents, so that was free too.
@ me, if you have any other questions and I'll be happy to answer it.
Happy Holidays!