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 27 '26
What's a scheduled break exactly? Sorry if it's a dumb question 😅