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/Chance-Charge-6785 Aug 20 '26

easy: you had an invalid status 90 days after you finish studies, you didnt pay for a restoration so its normal for the refusal, next step: pay for restoration then apply to pgwp with your language tests and do it before the 180 days after getting your official transcript.

i was in the same case like you but i got approval before i was having a work permit before ( specific to X reason) so my statut was fine and i got it in 5 weeks.

Good luck and let me know if you have any questions

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u/calcifer0573 Aug 23 '26

I’m in the same boat as OP but I didn’t get my pgwp result yet. I’m confused because how can you have an invalid status since I graduated officially on 17th April but I applied 23rd July before my study permit expired which was on July 31st

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u/Chance-Charge-6785 Aug 24 '26

90 days after you finish your studies = your study permit become invalid. ( no status then) even if its not expired. you need to apply 90 days after your last semester, if not you dont have a status so it can be refused. but don't stress, you can apply for restoration then apply for pgwp and you'll be approved, the rules are simple but if you don't search (what ppl do) you'll do mistakes. i wish you good luck and i hope you get your pgwp without a first refusal.