PGWP issued for 1 year instead of 3 years

[RBS2814]

Hi All,

I made a mistake in PGWP. I did 2 courses and the application asked for the highest or most recent level of education. I submitted the latest course details and my work permit was issued for 1 year when I was entitled to 3 years. The application form was misleading and only 1 column was given to mention the academic course. What should I do to get the 3-year PGWP. I have applied for the same on the web form. Is this a common issue?

 

[jweekend]

How long ago was the first course? If it was more than 180 days since the end of the first course, it won't count.

 

[Ironclad]

Don't post if you don't know.

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigratio...n-work-permit-program/permit.html#determining

The student completed more than one program from an eligible DLI within 2 years.

The length of the work permit should combine the length of each program. If the combined length of the programs is 2 years or longer (or 1,800 hours or longer for DVS and AVS programs in Quebec), the work permit may be valid for up to 3 years.

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NOTHING that you have stated indicates OP doesn't qualify.

Where is it stated that a program is not from a PGWP-eligible DLI?

OP is finishing the first program in April 2020 and then finishing the second one in 2021. If you can do math, that is within 2 years.

There is no rule that says programs must be in the same province. It is perfectly acceptable to do programs in different provinces.

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigratio...nts/study-permits/campus-work.html#off-campus

 

[bongoman]

You were supposed to include proof of completion from both courses, transcripts, graduation letter etc. Plus a letter explaining that you want 3 years PGWP. Now we form is pretty much the only way to contact them and hope they reconsider, you can also try calling and explaining

 

[sufjans]

i read that in some cases, people called up IRCC and the helpline executive leaves a note for visa officer to reconsider. So try that as well besides the web form.

 

[RBS2814]

Hello All,

Thanks for replying. This was the duration of my course. January 2019-August 2019, January 2020-August 2020. Applied in September 2020. My passport is valid until 2026. The officer said that I had to include all the transcripts in additional docs. Will they reconsider? @sufjans @bongoman @jweekend

 

[sufjans]

They have reconsidered in the past so hope they do again. Write a very compelling request letter and attach all documents now.

 

[jweekend]

Did you read your pgwp eligibility?

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigratio...st-graduation-work-permit-program/permit.html

 

[sufjans]

He is eligible for 3 years. 180 day rule is for the last program. Since he continued his studies he was on study permit and could not apply for pgwp

 

[Yagna1998]

Hi, did your issue get resolved. Because same thing happened to me like today. I received my work permit only for 1 year. Please help me as I did the same mistake.

 

[leroyrods]

After how many months of completing my first course can I apply for my second course? I finish my first course in mid April 2021. Can I start my second course in Jan 2022 to be eligible for the 3 year pgwp ( p.s I still need to apply. I just wanted to take a little break before I start again).

 

[Naturgrl]

After how many months of completing my first course can I apply for my second course? I finish my first course in mid April 2021. Can I start my second course in Jan 2022 to be eligible for the 3 year pgwp ( p.s I still need to apply. I just wanted to take a little break before I start again).

No, you need to start the second course within 150 days.

 

[leroyrods]

No, you need to start the second course within 150 days.

Okay, got it. So can I work full-time until my next course starts within that 150 day period?

 

[Yagna1998]

Hi,
Is it possible to resolve this issue of 1 year work permit instead of 3 via web form or do I need to get a consultant. Because I spoke with and they will charge $350 for that. Please let me know

 

[Naturgrl]

Hi,
Is it possible to resolve this issue of 1 year work permit instead of 3 via web form or do I need to get a consultant. Because I spoke with and they will charge $350 for that. Please let me know

Were you part time at any time?