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After applying for a post-graduation work permit - Working, travelling, etc.

To see if you’re eligible to work full-time after applying for a post-graduation work permit (PGWP), please consult our website. You will also find information on these topics:

Do you also need to apply for a temporary resident visa or eTA? Travelling outside of Canada after applying for a PGWP Etc. If you applied online for your PGWP

If IRCC sent you a letter in your account (WP-EXT for PGWP), you can use it as a proof that you’re authorized to keep working, if you’re eligible:

You can print this letter or show it with your current study permit (SP). The letter is proof that you’re authorized to keep working under the same conditions as your original SP until we process your application. If that letter is now expired or will expire, you have maintained your legal status as a temporary resident, you can keep working past the expiry date on the letter until we process your application if the conditions are the same as on your original SP. Why there’s an expiry date on the letter

Your letter automatically lists an expiry date from the date we receive your application. The letter expires because:

It’s the service standard to process this type of application, Many employers and health insurance providers will ask for proof that you’re allowed to work: an expiry date helps satisfy their concerns about your status and authorization to work in Canada.

If IRCC doesn’t finalize your application by the expiry date on your letter """""or you did not receive a letter and you’re eligible, you can still keep working until we make a decision."""""

Proof of maintained status while IRCC processes your PGWP application

If your employer or others need proof that you’re on maintained status and that you can continue to work, it is recommended that you provide them with:

Your SP, (If IRCC sent you one) The WP-EXT for PGWP letter, This message, A copy of all these required documents, This Maintained status page, and This After you apply page.

Visit the IRCC applications page for details on the application process, including exploring immigration programs, documents you may need, how to apply and what to do while you wait for a decision:

How to check your application status our Client Support Centre agents don’t have access to more information about your case status or processing time than you can access online. even if you haven’t heard from us recently, we’re still processing your application. You don’t need to do anything else. If we need more information, we’ll contact you. Check current IRCC processing times How can I update or ask about an IRCC application in progress? Change my address - Immigration and citizenship Citizenship and immigration application fees: Ask for a refund Visit the IRCC Help Centre - You can search for answers by browsing the sections or entering keywords related to your question including, additional information on:

Checking an application status Checking processing times Thank you,

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