PG Work Permit from Implied Status of Study Permit Extension – Complete Guide by Globexa Immigration
If you have already applied for your study permit extension, received your course completion letter or final transcript, but IRCC has not yet approved your study permit extension, this situation can be confusing and stressful.
At Globexa Immigration, we regularly handle such implied status PGWP cases, and in this detailed guide, we explain exactly what you should do, what you should not do, and how to protect your work authorization and future PR plans.
1. What This Blog Covers (By Globexa Immigration)
In this blog, Globexa Immigration explains:
Can you apply for PG Work Permit from implied status?
Are you allowed to work while on implied status?
What to do after study permit extension approval?
Is it safe to submit two PGWP applications?
Will this affect your PGWP duration or PR application?
Can you apply for spouse open work permit or spouse visa with PGWP?
2. Normal PG Work Permit Scenario (Inside Canada)
According to IRCC rules, if you are inside Canada, you must apply for your Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) within 90 days of receiving:
Course completion letter, or
Final transcript
⚠️ Important by Globexa Immigration
Many students wrongly believe they have 180 days inside Canada.
1. Inside Canada = 90 days only
2. Outside Canada = 180 days
After 90 days, your study permit automatically becomes invalid.
3. What If You Miss the 90-Day PGWP Deadline?
As explained by Globexa Immigration:
You must restore your student status
You cannot work during restoration
Restoration gives you another 90 days, making a total of 180 days
4. PGWP Without English Test – Globexa Immigration Advice
Many students delay PGWP due to English score issues.
Globexa Immigration strongly recommends:
👉 Apply for PGWP before 90 days even if English score is missing
English Requirement for PGWP:
University graduates → CLB 7
College graduates → CLB 5
You can submit the updated English score later.
5. PG Work Permit from Implied Status – Explained by Globexa Immigration
What Is Implied Status?
You are on implied status when:
Your study permit has expired
You applied for extension before expiry
IRCC decision is pending
You can legally stay in Canada, but work authorization changes.
6. Can You Apply for PGWP on Implied Status?
- Yes, you can apply
- No, you cannot work
Globexa Immigration clarification:
To start working after PGWP submission, you must hold a valid study permit at the time of application. Implied status does not count as a valid study permit for work authorization.
7. After Study Permit Extension Approval – Next Steps
Once your study permit extension is approved, Globexa Immigration outlines three possible outcomes:
1. Automatic Work Authorization Letter
Some students receive it automatically within 1–2 days.
2. Call IRCC
You can request work authorization if PGWP was already submitted.
3. Submit IRCC Web Form
A formal request for work authorization.
If nothing happens within 3–7 days, Globexa Immigration recommends submitting a new PGWP application.
8. Two PGWP Applications – Is It Safe?
Yes ✅
According to Globexa Immigration experience:
You can run two PGWP applications at the same time
One will be approved
The other will be withdrawn automatically
$255 fee refund will be issued
❌ No refusal risk
❌ No negative immigration history
9. Will PGWP Duration or PR Be Affected?
Globexa Immigration confirms:
PGWP duration will not be reduced
No impact on Canada PR
No compliance issues
10. Applying Spouse Visa / Spouse Open Work Permit with PGWP
Globexa Immigration highly recommends applying together:
Spouse Inside Canada
SOP / SOWP extension
Funds not mandatory
Spouse Outside Canada – Required Funds
Couple: $30,000
+1 Child: $36,000
+2 Children: $43,000
+3 Children: $50,000
Final Advice from Globexa Immigration
PGWP from implied status is legal but sensitive.
A small mistake can:
Stop your work
Delay PR
Create compliance issues
At Globexa Immigration, we handle:
PGWP from implied status
Study permit extensions
Spouse open work permits
Spouse visa outside Canada
PR-safe strategies
