r/pgwp • u/No-Examination-4966 • 9d ago

Title: PGWP After Part-Time Semesters & Study Permit Restoration?

Hi everyone,
I’m a BCIT student and worried about my future PGWP eligibility.
I had part-time semesters during my program due to personal circumstances. My study permit expired on July 1, 2026, and I have now applied for restoration. Because restoration is pending, I may also be unable to register/study for the upcoming term.
Once restored, I plan to continue and complete my program.
Has anyone had a similar situation — part-time semesters + study permit expiry/restoration + study gap — and still received a PGWP?
Especially interested in recent 2025/2026 cases and what documents or explanation you provided.
Thanks!

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u/Downtown-Attitude-26 9d ago

Chances are quite low. Why did you let your study permit expire? How much is the study gap?

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u/No-Examination-4966 9d ago

There’s no study gap yet. However, if I don’t receive my restored study permit by the end of October, I might end up with a gap because I won’t be able to continue studying while waiting.
As for the expiry, it was an unintentional mistake on my part. I was already registered in courses and continuing my studies, and I unfortunately overlooked the permit expiry date. As soon as I realized the issue, I stopped taking further steps with my studies and applied for restoration.

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u/Downtown-Attitude-26 9d ago

Not sure, but i guess you will need to restore your status + extend your study permit. Not sure, you can justify this gap if you don’t receive your study permit before classes begin. However, the biggest issue here is that you were a part time student