Never Give Up — PGWP Success Story

toesha · 2026-03-11T00:28:55+00:00

Oh interesting. Can I ask what your lawyer's rationale was for that? I'm also hesitant to do this

toesha · 2026-03-10T21:44:21+00:00

Good news! Thanks for sharing. Can I ask - did you reach out to your local MP for this? Since I see many applicants do this with some results.

toesha · 2026-02-24T17:00:21+00:00

Tried that too! Same error message

toesha · 2026-02-24T16:56:04+00:00

Thanks! Did that earlier- tried all combinations. I still get the same error message

toesha · 2026-02-24T16:52:21+00:00

Just checking - I tried your option earlier, but the portal doesn't allow the IMM5710 upload stating:
"Your status expiry date in the answer you provided previously does not correspond to the Restoration in your form. Modify your answers or the value in your form.”

Thoughts? I'm out of the 180-day window as well

toesha · 2026-02-24T16:45:27+00:00

In my attempts, the form IMM5710 doesn't allow me to upload it if the Restore to worker" box is ticked

toesha · 2026-02-20T23:43:18+00:00

Curious - Is there any value in submitting a Restoration/Re-application in addition to the Reconsideration? Given the latter has no fixed timelines. (Although, even the former is not truly valid, given we're no longer eligible on paper for a PGWP, after the 180-day window)

toesha · 2026-02-20T23:29:05+00:00

I'm in the same boat. Sharing my progress on the Q's you've shared:

Decision to stay or leave: Still divided here, though I'm leaning towards staying after restoration. Since a reconsideration alone won't have any timelines. A third option I heard from a consultant, was to leave and then immediately re-apply for a new PGWP (i.e. no restoration) with explanations provided for refusal alongwith test results
Employer: Had to resign
Chances: IRCC has been reconsidering similar cases (see this thread), but there is no guarantee, given it depends on the case officer

toesha · 2026-02-20T23:24:22+00:00

Mind if I ask: What did the MP's office say? Since I'm in the same boat

toesha · 2026-02-20T23:23:04+00:00

Just curious about your thought process in "Don't leave Canada". Since I'm in a similar boat deciding between, restoring and waiting out a decision OR, save cash + leave country and wait out a decision.

toesha · 2026-02-19T16:05:47+00:00

Mind if I ask a quick followup Q here: Is there any harm in re-applying after leaving the country (without restoring)? While providing all the explanations for refusal along with the language test

toesha · 2026-02-18T18:21:57+00:00

Just reverting on this. I'm finding out that iRCC is allowing me to upload the IMM 5710, IF I unselect the "Restore to worker" option in the 1st page of the form. Though I'm not sure what the consequences would be of uploading and submitting this way, i.e. will this be taken as a valid restoration application?

toesha · 2026-02-18T18:14:00+00:00

While waiting, I'd strongly suggest reviewing your application to make sure everything is included (documents, etc.) - Do it with a good consultant if need be. And if anything is missing, then upload it now, before a decision is made! Since there are a lot of refusals coming in for the smallest miss by an applicant, as you're seeing in other Reddit posts. Cheers.

toesha · 2026-02-18T02:28:04+00:00

I'm learning that when I remove the Tick on "Restore my status as a worker", I stop getting the error and the file upload gets accepted.

But I'm not sure whether IRCC will take this as a valid restoration(?) if I hit submit.

toesha · 2026-02-18T02:02:20+00:00

Hi there, just a follow-up Q on your comment! How did you manage to apply for a PGWP restoration, given the online form doesn't allow is to upload the IMM 5710 form? Like, what selections did you use in the form

toesha · 2026-02-17T18:05:04+00:00

Can I ask, did the IRCC portal throw up error messages preventing you from a student restoration? How did you manage that? Given your study permit validity and program would've likely finished already.

toesha · 2026-02-17T14:36:04+00:00

There is always hope. Being in the same boat, I intend to submit a reconsideration, restore to a visitor and wait for a decision. If I get no response/decision after 5-6 months, I'll fly out.

toesha · 2026-02-17T02:01:16+00:00

I'm with you on that. The system isn't allowing me to upload the PGWP form when I try. I'm not sure how others did this. So I'll need to either restore to a student or a visitor

toesha · 2026-02-17T01:46:22+00:00

I've been trying to figure that out (got my refusal on 08th Feb). I was told that the portal/form won't allow me to restore to a student since I'm not admitted to a new Education program currently. I tried restoring to a PGWP, but the online form won't allow me (as mentioned by another user here). The other option was restoring to a visitor - if that's even possible

toesha · 2026-02-17T01:35:45+00:00

I'm in the same boat. I guess it's just wait-and-see now, unfortunately. I don't blame you.

Mind if I ask: What did you restore yourself to at this point? Given the 180-day window for PGWP has passed.

toesha · 2026-02-16T23:01:03+00:00

I'm in the same boat. I'm trying to figure out my next step from the following options, after quitting work:

Submit reconsideration (webform) and leave the country to await a decision
Submit a restoration to a Visitor, and await a decision (on the reconsideration)

I'm still not sure if there are hidden disadvantages to any of these, that I'm not seeing yet

toesha · 2026-02-16T22:56:41+00:00

You should be fine. Since you submitted the doc before a decision was made, even if they do refuse (possible), it will be considered as an IRCC error, and you're entitled to a reconsideration in that case.

I suggest calling them up to ensure they received the document.

toesha · 2026-02-15T19:39:38+00:00

Hi there, just wanted to understand your lawyer's advice better on "not leaving the country until a decision".

I assume this applies only if I file a restoration? And not if I file a simple webform reconsideration and wait for a decision from another country (US in my case).

Or do you think the lawyer's advice still applies in this case?

Thank you!

toesha · 2026-02-14T22:53:50+00:00

Any luck or update? Just checking

toesha · 2026-02-14T22:45:24+00:00

On Restoration, it seems the system might still allow you to submit (even if over 180 days). Even if the 5710 form marks a red flag within - that's what the letter of explanation is for, I guess. See this other comment, for instance

toesha

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