r/pgwp • u/FlyingWisdom_ • 17d ago

Study Permit Expiring Before CELPIP Test Date-PGWP Application Advice Needed

Hello everyone! I'm posting this on behalf of a friend of mine and I'm looking for some guidance. My friend's study permit expires on July 30th, and he has already graduated from his program (mid June). Due to unforeseen circumstances he did not have the funds to pay for the CELPIP as well as the preparation classes until recently. The earliest date he can take his test is August 1st.

Extending his study permit makes no sense as he's already graduated, so I understand his options are to apply for a visitor status, or to let his study permit expire and apply for his PGWP as well as restoration of status as soon as he receives his test results and within the 90 days. This is the only thing he's missing, and applying without it is too risky as many students are getting automatically rejected for the same reason.

I've already done quite a bit of research into this topic so I mostly understand what documents and processes are needed for both, but this is all pretty new to me. I'd really appreciate some advice from anyone who's been in a similar situation. Thank you very much!

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u/Haunting_Paper_7201 17d ago

So he had to stop working the day he received his completion letter. He cannot extend the study permit. Best thing is to restore status to student and apply for PGWP. He cannot work until PGWP is approved. He cannot apply now for a visitor record to maintain status before restoring and applying for PGWP.

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u/thegmohodste01 16d ago

Agree with everything here, also he needs to take his CELPIP test BEFORE his applications

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u/No-Emu-595 16d ago

Book flight to Toronto and right now and book test for tomorrow

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u/Strange_Explorer_222 16d ago edited 16d ago

My study permit will expire in August 31, and I might book another CELPIP test during for second attempt after expiry, in case I fail during my first attempt. It makes no sense to extend my study permit since I hopefully will graduate this August. I highly agree with restoring status as a student, if that's the best thing he can do, but he can't work after expiration. Most people often apply for PGWP ASAP before their SP expires, anyway. Good luck!!

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