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Worked for more than 20 hours/week after applying for PGWP

ahm756

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Hey guys,

I graduated last year and applied for PGWP on May 6, 2020. I began working full-time (for 35 hours per week) on June 1, 2020 while on implied status and received my PGWP on June 7, 2020. While I was on implied status, I had a valid study permit and I was authorized to work off-campus.

So my question is whether I was working legally for 35 hours/week when I was on implied status or was I supposed to work 20 hours/week until receiving my PGWP?
 

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Hey guys,

I graduated last year and applied for PGWP on May 6, 2020. I began working full-time (for 35 hours per week) on June 1, 2020 while on implied status and received my PGWP on June 7, 2020. While I was on implied status, I had a valid study permit and I was authorized to work off-campus.

So my question is whether I was working legally for 35 hours/week when I was on implied status or was I supposed to work 20 hours/week until receiving my PGWP?
You're fine. You weren't working illegally. You can work full time once you apply for the PGWP.
 

#SRB#

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Could anyone please confirm after graduation until what time student can work officially....? I got my unofficial transcript on student portal. Do I need to stop working right away or I can work until I would get my official transcript and completion letter?
 

IanCSC

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Could anyone please confirm after graduation until what time student can work officially....? I got my unofficial transcript on student portal. Do I need to stop working right away or I can work until I would get my official transcript and completion letter?
it doesn't matter it is official or not, so long as it shows degree conferred/ graduation such kind of word, you are no longer authorized to work. no sure about how they define the final mark
 
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