Finishing a degree should feel like the beginning of a new chapter. For this graduate, that moment quickly became uncertain when the Post-Graduation Work Permit application was refused.
The issue was one part-time academic session that was not the final semester. IRCC reviewed the transcript and concluded that the graduate had not maintained full-time student status throughout the program.
The refusal focused on part-time studies
The complete redacted Officer Decision Notes are shown below.
IRCC document
Officer Decision Notes
For the graduate, the refusal created immediate worry about the ability to remain and work in Canada after completing the program.
A file-specific review
Verge Immigration reviewed the refused application, the academic record, and the circumstances surrounding the part-time session. The next step was prepared around the evidence already documented in this particular file.
Every refused PGWP matter is different. The approach depends on the original application, the officer’s reasons, the study history, the applicant’s current status, and the evidence available. The file strategy in this matter remains confidential.
The portal later showed an approval
The next major update brought relief. The client’s IRCC portal showed an In Canada Approval Letter for the work permit, and the document record showed a valid work permit.
After the refusal and uncertainty, the graduate could finally move forward with the ability to work in Canada.
A past result does not guarantee a future outcome. If your PGWP was refused because of part-time studies, read more about refused and complex PGWP matters. For a review of your own refusal letter, study history, and current status, Book a Consultation.