This is a
historical/time-bound thread — it discusses a temporary rule that allowed some international students to work full-time while waiting to apply for their PGWP, which is not a permanent, fixed policy. Group answers were mixed, reflecting how confusing and rule-dependent this situation can be:
What group members said (conflicting — verify current IRCC policy before relying on this):- One member said to keep working part-time until the PGWP application is actually submitted, then switch to full-time once submitted.
- Another cited a temporary full-time work allowance tied to a specific rule change, saying full-time work was fine as long as the PGWP application was submitted before the study permit expired.
- A third argued the opposite — that once no longer a student, full-time work isn't allowed at all.
Because IRCC's interim policies on this exact scenario have changed more than once (including COVID-era and post-COVID adjustments),
the safest approach is to apply for your PGWP before your study permit expires and confirm your specific work rights for the gap period directly on the current IRCC website or with an authorized consultant, rather than relying on any one member's account.