Im currently finishing my first year as a PhD student in Quebec after finishing a masters program (1.5 years long) here in Quebec as well. For personal reasons, I think I should withdraw from my PhD program but still remain here in Quebec and start working. Could I still get a post graduate work permit (PGWP), considering that I already finished a graduate program here in QC (1.5 years master) and that I never applied for one before? What would be the steps to follow? Would the PGWP be for 1.5 years (my masters duration) or more (my masters duration + time spent as PhD)?
I graduated from my masters in december 2016, and started my PhD program right away. I had to apply for a new CAQ and a study permit extension to do so, thats why I never had to apply for a PGWP before
Im currently finishing my first year as a PhD student in Quebec after finishing a masters program (1.5 years long) here in Quebec as well. For personal reasons, I think I should withdraw from my PhD program but still remain here in Quebec and start working. Could I still get a post graduate work permit (PGWP), considering that I already finished a graduate program here in QC (1.5 years master) and that I never applied for one before? What would be the steps to follow? Would the PGWP be for 1.5 years (my masters duration) or more (my masters duration + time spent as PhD)?
Since one of the conditions of the PEQ as a graduate is to not to be pursuing another study program, should I withdraw from my current program before applying? Consider that I still have a valid study permit and CAQ, maybe withdrawing would show them that I do not want to be studying anymore
Just a technical question .. Have you received your Master's degree or you were automatically transferred to Ph.D. ? There are some program where you usually get Masters and Ph.D. degrees together. If this is the case and you will get your Masters degree once you leave your Ph.D then there is a chance to get PGWP.
Just a technical question .. Have you received your Master's degree or you were automatically transferred to Ph.D. ? There are some program where you usually get Masters and Ph.D. degrees together. If this is the case and you will get your Masters degree once you leave your Ph.D then there is a chance to get PGWP.
Could I get a CSQ, apply for PR, and in the meantime apply for an open work permit? After all, according to CIC open work permit applications can be done by:
"Permanent residence applicants who have applied to an office in Canada"
Could I get a CSQ, apply for PR, and in the meantime apply for an open work permit? After all, according to CIC open work permit applications can be done by:
"Permanent residence applicants who have applied to an office in Canada"
I went through the same situation after getting my CSQ and PR in the process.There is no open WP for CSQ holders with PR in the process. You have to apply for a closed work permit with your employer.
