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Work after graduate before pgwp

yvanivanw

Star Member
Jul 2, 2020
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It is technically illegal to work after graduation but before submitting the application for PGWP.
 

Montreal_grad_student

Full Member
May 31, 2018
49
14
Montreal
Category........
QSW
NOC Code......
4021/ 4012 / 4031
As soon as you submit your PGWP you can start working full-time (there are some conditions).

Students who have completed their program of study
Students who have completed their program of study are allowed to work (under paragraph 186(w) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations [IRPR]) while they are waiting for a decision on their post-graduation work permit application, provided they meet all of the following criteria:

  • they are or were holders of a valid study permit at the time of the post-graduation work permit application
  • they were a full-time student enrolled at a DLI in a post-secondary academic, vocational or professional training program
  • they were authorized to work off-campus without a work permit
  • they did not exceed the allowable hours of work
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/temporary-residents/study-permits/post-graduation-work-permit-program.html