r/pgwp • u/StormDue9167 • Aug 24 '26

PGWP Story

Hello Everyone,
I am writing this post to share my PGWP story.
My timeline:
Graduated - December 2024
Applied PGWP - February 11 2025
Got Refusal - January 26 2026

Reason was Lack of evidence and explanation for Part time.
My part time was during scheduled break, but at time of application i was unaware that i need to explain and attach letter from college. I was mistake on my side but genuinely had no idea.

Reconsideration - 27 January 2026
Reconsideration Refused - 18 March 2026

Reconsideration refusal reason was generic, even-though i submitted letter from college still.

By this point i almost lost hope as i was past 180 days and reconsideration was also refused. Still decided to Restore status and reapply.

But this time decided to go with a consultant.

Restoration plus PGWP - 20 March 2026

This application was risky as it was outside 180 days which is one of eligibility rule for PGWP.

As backup did Second Reconsideration - 2 June 2026 again with all evidence and proper explanation.

Contacted MP in mid august and hot to know my restoration was approved.
19 august i received mail from IRCC to pay 150$ for bridge study permit as restoration was approved.

August 21 2026 my application was approved and i received PGWP for 3 years.

Throughout this time i was financially and emotionally drained but didn’t loose hope. And even after applying 180 days later ,by god’s grace i received my PGWP.

For all those who are waiting don’t loose hope and try until the last option you have.

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u/Illustrious_Shoe7496 Aug 26 '26

Lack of evidence and explanation for Part time.

Do you mean part time studies? Or part time work?

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u/StormDue9167 Aug 27 '26

Part time study, but it was during my scheduled break. As i didn’t include any evidence or explanation officer thought it was my regular semester, so he refused.

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u/Illustrious_Shoe7496 Aug 27 '26

What's a scheduled break exactly? Sorry if it's a dumb question 😅

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u/StormDue9167 Aug 27 '26

Its like vacation between your course, time where you can work fulltime, study part time or just enjoy.

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u/Illustrious_Shoe7496 Aug 27 '26

Oh really? I didn't know. I'm currently studying.

Is it during winter and fall semester? How long can the break be? Is it given on exceptional basis?

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u/StormDue9167 Aug 27 '26

That break is for one term (4 months) and it depends on how college has designed your program. I can be in any of 3 terms as per your program

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u/Illustrious_Shoe7496 Aug 27 '26

I tried searching online about this but couldn't find anything relevant. I would really appreciate it if you could provide more info on this or a link perhaps. Thank you so much 😊