A member whose course ended December 16, 2023 (study permit expiring December 31, 2023) asked how to fill in the extension type (less than vs. more than 6 months) and expected end date on the extension form, given the tight timeline to apply for PGWP.
What the thread clarified:- You generally need about 90 days after course completion to finish everything at the college and apply for PGWP — getting your official transcripts, completion letter, and other required documents typically doesn't happen instantly, so build this buffer into your planning.
- If your permit's remaining validity doesn't cover that ~90-day window, that's the actual justification for requesting an extension — explain clearly on the form that you don't have enough time between course completion and your permit's expiry to complete the PGWP application process.
- A vague or unclear rationale on the extension form risks rejection. One member was warned that an extension request without a clear, logical justification (i.e. not explaining the specific gap you're trying to bridge) doesn't make sense to the officer reviewing it and is likely to be refused.
The practical takeaway: when your study permit's expiry leaves you without the roughly 90 days needed after course completion to gather documents and apply for PGWP, request an extension and explicitly explain that gap on the form — a request without a clear, specific justification risks being rejected.