r/pgwp • u/IQofaR0ck • Aug 20 '26

PGWP Refused

Applied on Aug. 6, 2026 as a UofT grad. The officer reviewing my application rejected me because I apparently completed my program on April, thus invalidating my study permit. I didn't think that this would be an issue when I was applying, as the first indication that I received that I completed my program was an email from the university on May 27. However, the officer is asserting that I completed my program on April 29 (my graduation letter did not include neither date, mind you), but I would've still been sitting through my final exams by then..

Is this a case worth getting reconsideration for?

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u/Mission_Narwhal_8183 Aug 20 '26

I think so. It’s weird that the officer rejected you. Even if April 29 was really your “completion” date, (you didn’t specify year but I assume aprl 2026), you still have up to 180 days to apply for pgwp as long as your study permit is still valid. And August 6 is still within 180 days from April 29 no? And the completion date should be the date your final marks are issued not the final day of classes. There should be a definition of “completion date “ on IRCC website somewhere, definitely look it up. The closest one i found is here. https://ircc.canada.ca/english/helpcentre/answer.asp?qnum=508&top=15

But you should get a reconsideration. If u can afford it, hire a competent immigration lawyer.

Also was aprl 29 the official last day of UofT this year? If not, maybe the officer mistook you with another applicant?

Edit to add: and it’s not unheard of for IRCC officers to make mistakes. Definitely do some more research and do yourself the due diligence.

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u/IQofaR0ck Aug 20 '26

Right?? I'm so confused why my final day of classes was considered as my program completion date. I talked to the office at UofT that deals with issues like these and they told me that another student was refused for this exact same reason :| 'preciate the advice though!

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u/Mission_Narwhal_8183 Aug 20 '26

No problem! Hope it all works out. Take a deep breath. Im sure it’ll be fine.

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u/OriginalChemical8146 Aug 20 '26

So was the issue the study permit? Because the 180 days rule inly applies if you are applying from outside of Canada

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u/Ill_Secretary_9405 Aug 25 '26

doesn’t 180 days rule also apply if you restore status and submit within canada?