PG Work Permit Matter Study Completed More Than 180 Days

[Inderpreet]

I have applied for my study permit extension and I got my study permit approved yesterday. My study was completed in September 2019. I did not apply for PGWP as someone told me that I need a valid study permit. Can I apply for my post graduation work permit now?

[Rajpal (Admin)]

You can apply for a PGWP within 180 days of having completed your studies. When your study permit expired, you should have applied for a restoration of your study permit status along with a post-graduate work permit application. Now, you can request to have a PGWP issued to you, however the outcome totally depends on the officer and how he takes the delayed time into consideration. You can address the reason behind your delay in applying for a study permit extension or you can also start a new program and apply for a post-graduate work permit after the completion of that course.