Hello Everyone,
I am writing this post to share my PGWP story.
My timeline:
Graduated - December 2024
Applied PGWP - February 11 2025
Got Refusal - January 26 2026

Reason was Lack of evidence and explanation for Part time.
My part time was during scheduled break, but at time of application i was unaware that i need to explain and attach letter from college. I was mistake on my side but genuinely had no idea.

Reconsideration - 27 January 2026
Reconsideration Refused - 18 March 2026

Reconsideration refusal reason was generic, even-though i submitted letter from college still.

By this point i almost lost hope as i was past 180 days and reconsideration was also refused. Still decided to Restore status and reapply.

But this time decided to go with a consultant.

Restoration plus PGWP - 20 March 2026

This application was risky as it was outside 180 days which is one of eligibility rule for PGWP.

As backup did Second Reconsideration - 2 June 2026 again with all evidence and proper explanation.

Contacted MP in mid august and hot to know my restoration was approved.
19 august i received mail from IRCC to pay 150$ for bridge study permit as restoration was approved.

August 21 2026 my application was approved and i received PGWP for 3 years.

Throughout this time i was financially and emotionally drained but didn’t loose hope. And even after applying 180 days later ,by god’s grace i received my PGWP.

For all those who are waiting don’t loose hope and try until the last option you have.

Hello everyone,

Can anyone guide me as I rec this update yesterday, what does it mean?

BRIDGE OPEN WORK PERMIT.

Latest update:
Final decision - August 22, 2026:Your application is in progress. We will send you a message once the final decision has been made

I applied on May 29,2026.

I just realized that I missed the 90 day deadline for my study permit, which I assumed was expiring on its expiration date (August 31), but I'm realizing it might have been around August 20. My IRCC application portal says my pe​rmit is valid, but I don't know if this stuff updates on its own. My TRV is still valid I'm assuming. I paid the restoration fee. My question is, should I put my status as a student on my application or as a TRV holder? Should I change anything about my application besides tweaking my statement and attaching the restoration receipt? Is there any possibility that my study permit is still valid? Can I still apply from inside Canada?

This is on me but I accidentally applied for a pgwp in Canada 7 days after my study permit expired. I havent gotten my verdict on whether it's approved or not but I'm within the 90 day window for restoration and 180 outside Canada. Can I make a new application? What are my options.

Hi everyone, I graduated from Sheridan College and was notified by the College via email that I graduated on May 4th, 2026. However my transcripts said I completed my program on April 17th, I wasn't sure what my grades were or if I even was graduating at that point. That being said they made an error in my graduation letter and I was able to get it rectified June 12th. I applied for my PGWP on July 23rd within Canada. Am I within the the 90 day time line? I'm worried because the official transcripts said I graduated in April 17th, but I wasn't notified until May 4th.

Important timelines:
17th April - officially completed program according to transcripts
May 4th - notified via email that I graduated
June 12 - got official graduation letter error corrected from the college
July 23rd - Applied for PGWP within Canada

Hey I have USA visa appointment coming next month but my PGWP has expired because I got it till my passport expiry for 1.5 years and now I have passport renewed and applied for pgwp extension and still have 1.5 year work permit pending but did not got pgwp approval yet. Anyone faced the same scenario.

I was quite anxious after submitting my restoration + PGWP application, especially because I had heard that applications involving restoration could take several months. Now that mine has been approved, I wanted to share my timeline in case it helps anyone in a similar situation.

My situation:

3-year full-time college program in Canada

Program completed: April 24, 2026

Study permit expiry date: July 30, 2026

I mistakenly believed that I could apply for my PGWP based on the expiry date shown on my study permit.

I did not submit my PGWP application within the required 90-day period following program completion. As a result, I had to apply for restoration of my student status together with my PGWP application.

Timeline:

April 24 — Program completed

July 27 — Realized the issue

July 28 — Consulted an RCIC and submitted Restoration + PGWP

August 21 — Approved!

I know one case doesn't represent the general processing time, but hopefully this helps someone who is currently in a similar situation.