PGWP refusal

[rburma]

Hello there,

I applied for my work permit on June 12,2020 and got a refusal on November 2,2020 for not maintaining full time status during my studies. the first break was due to financial and medical reasons for which I provided medical reports for when I applied for reconsideration. The second break wasn't really a break but a part time semester caused by a miscommunication with the university for which I received a letter from the university stating the situation and what happened. I attached the supporting documents in my reconsideration application. I got an information letter from IRCC today that they received my application and on basis of my substantive merits their decision to refuse my PGWP application remains the same.

I am not sure what to do next. Should I apply for a study permit?

 

[scylla]

Hello there,

I applied for my work permit on June 12,2020 and got a refusal on November 2,2020 for not maintaining full time status during my studies. the first break was due to financial and medical reasons for which I provided medical reports for when I applied for reconsideration. The second break wasn't really a break but a part time semester caused by a miscommunication with the university for which I received a letter from the university stating the situation and what happened. I attached the supporting documents in my reconsideration application. I got an information letter from IRCC today that they received my application and on basis of my substantive merits their decision to refuse my PGWP application remains the same.

I am not sure what to do next. Should I apply for a study permit?

You can certainly apply for another study permit if you are willing to return to school full time. You will need to complete a brand new program to qualify to apply for a PGWP and will need to make sure you remain a full time student this time.

Another option would be to switch to a work permit. However this will most likely be extremely difficult to do since you need a job offer from an employer in Canada as well as an approved LMIA from that employer.

 

[rburma]

I finished my associate degree, and I can apply for a bachelor. do you suggest resuming my education at the same university?

 

[scylla]

I finished my associate degree, and I can apply for a bachelor. do you suggest resuming my education at the same university?

That's really your choice.

 

[captainarabiia]

I finished my associate degree, and I can apply for a bachelor. do you suggest resuming my education at the same university?

Or you can just do another diploma.
Take into consideration money and time.
If you have those, go for a bachelors.
Make sure your DLI has programs eligible for PGWP.

 

[coolcham]

Guys, My program is 2 years full time and 1545 hours. Can I get 3 years of PGWP?

 

[Naturgrl]

Guys, My program is 2 years full time and 1545 hours. Can I get 3 years of PGWP?

What does this have to do with a refusal. The answer, as it is on the website, is you “may” be eligible.