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No you dont have to i confirmed this with IRCC as long as you didn’t went out of status you can work full time from the next day after your PGWP Application
IRCC official Twitter account said you can’t start working if you had implied status when applying for pgwp. I also talked to immigration agents and they said the same thing.
However this was in 2020 (the post), so not sure now. I am in similar position and really stressed out as well.
 
My study permit extension just got approved for second program for sept 2022 intake. Applied Feb 19th Study permit and son's VV extension approved yesterday April 22nd.

Btw if i want to apply for trv sticker on my passport so i can travel what do i need to do? Thanks
 
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