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——eee s.t8) Lok pe Archived: June 3, 2025 9:18:28 [requester]: Immigration Representatives / Représentants immigration (RCC: Sent: [requester] To: [requester] Immigration Representatives / Représentanis immigration (RCC) Subject: [requester] application submission date? - REP-A-2025-0728 -Due 15-Apr-25 Importance: Normal Sensitivity: None Good Day, ‘Answer: In order to be eligble for a PGWP a student must: * * apply for their PGWP within 180 days of confirmation that they completed their program of study « * their study permit was valid at some point during the 180 days after they graduated and before they submitted their PGWP application For more information, please see the following on PGWP instructions for clients: Work or live in Canada after you graduate Canada.ca Thank you kindly, [requester] From: Sent: [requester] To: Immigration Representatives / Représentants immigration (IRC) <[requester email]> ‘Subject: |s an applicant required to hold a valid study permit or have held a study permit within 180 days from PGWP application submission date? CAUTION: This email originated from outside the Government of [requester] not click on links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. ATTENTION: Ce courriel provient de I'extérieur du gouvernement du [requester] cliquez pas sur les liens et n'ouvrez pas les piaces jointes sauf si vous reconnaissez I'expéditeur et sachez que le contenu est sir. Dear officer, T want to seek clarification whether an applicant is required to hold a valid study permit or have held a study permit within 180 days when an applicant is applying for [requester] manual, which I highlighted below, is not clear. Scenario: Student A's study permit expiry date is June 30, 2024, and he submitted a SP extension on June 1, 2024, which decision is still pending. He completed his studies and received written confirmation on Dec 30, 2024. Questions: L.Is the applicant eligible for PGWP, assuming he meets other criteria in the eligibility criteria below, other oozsat

Eu) EM eeccc mires Semen case than the highlighted, which I am seeking clarification for? Sommers 2. Must he wait for the approval for the SP extension before he can be eligible to apply for a PGWP?

3. Can the applicant submit an outside of Canada PGWP application while he is phycially in Canada and the SP extension is in process since he does not meet R199? Eligibility Officers must review the submission date of both the study permit application and the post-graduation work permit (PGWP) application to determine eligibility criteria. To obtain a PGWP, on the date of receipt, the applicant must meet the applicable criteria below. A PGWP applicant must ® * have not previously held an open work permit issued under subparagraph R205(c)(ii), administrative code C43 — past-graduation work permit category © * have had authorization to study in Canada within 180 days of receiving written confirmation from their DLI that they had completed their program when applying for a PGWP , through © *a valid study permit © * authorization to study in Canada without a study permit under paragraphs R188(1)a) and or (b) « * have graduated from an eligible designated learning institution (DLI) and program © * Programs delivered on behalf of a PGWP-eligible institution through a curriculum licensing agreement are not eligible unless the enrolment timeline meets the criteria for one of the exceptions below. « * have completed an eligible academic, vocational or professional training program in Canada that was a minimum of 8 months in duration and led to a degree, diploma or certificate *« * have maintained full-time student status in Canada during each academic session of the program or programs completed, with exceptions made only for the following: ° * leave from studies » * final academic session © * special measures between March 1, 2020, and August 31, 2024 * * have received confirmation of completion of their program of study from the eligible DLI by obtaining one of the following: © *an official letter confirming that they have met the requirements to complete their program of study © *an Official transcript issued by their DLT © *a transcript copy from their DLI's website © *an education credential from the DLT * have met the additional language and field of study requirements, if applicable ooztae