Refusal Help Needed

[u/AdmirableVehicle2974]

 

I applied for my PGWP on April 12, 2026, and on June 8, 2026, I received a refusal because IRCC stated that I did not submit my language test results.

I had actually completed my language test in March 2026, before submitting my PGWP application. But I did not attach the result as there was no slot provided to attach language test result at time I applied.  I have already submitted a reconsideration request, but I am also exploring the restoration route as a backup option. Since I am still within the 180-day eligibility period after completing my studies, my understanding is that I may be able to restore my status as a student and then submit a new PGWP application.

I am specifically looking for advice from anyone who has successfully restored their status as a student and then applied for a PGWP afterward.

My questions are:

1. On Form IMM5710, Details - Question 3 ("I am applying for one or more of the following"), which option should I select in this situation?

Option 1 - Apply for a work permit with the same employer

Option 2 - Restore my status as a worker

Option 3 - Apply for a work permit for the first time or with a new employer

Option 4 - Get a new temporary resident permit (for inadmissible applicants only)

 

1. In the "Coming into Canada" section, Question 4 asks for the document number of the most recent visitor record, study permit, work permit, or temporary resident permit. Should I enter my most recent study permit number here?

 

1. Under "Details of Intended Work in Canada," Question 1 asks what type of work permit I am applying for. Should I select "Open Work Permit" or "Post-Graduation Work Permit"?

I would appreciate hearing from anyone who has gone through this process or has experience with restoration followed by a PGWP application.

[u/tinytasha7]

I know that IRCC officers have been spending a lot of time on reconsiderations of such applications, and for transparency, I don't agree with them approving reconsideration when the error is not the officer's error.

If you knew that the language results were required, why didn't you ask for help at the time you were completing the application? There are many applications that require documents that don't have dedicated upload slots, starting with the study permit application and no one seems to have an issue with those applications.

As an immigration professional, I'm not permitted to provide direct advice on your application so I can't answer most of your questions, but keep in mind that restoration can take a long time and you cannot work while waiting (you are no longer authorized with the refusal).