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Study & Work Permits

Study permits, PGWP, LMIA and open work permits, extensions and keeping your status.

Keeping legal status is where small mistakes cost the most. This board covers study permits and refusal reasons, PGWP eligibility and length, LMIA and closed vs open work permits, bridging permits, restoration of status, and travelling while an application is in process. Read the official answers before you act, then confirm anything case-specific with a licensed RCIC.

Why was my study permit refused for "purpose of visit," and how do I reapply?1 answer · Official

My study permit was refused for not showing enough funds. How much money do I need to show?1 answer · Official

How long will my PGWP be, and am I eligible for one?1 answer · Official

How many hours can I work as an international student in Canada?1 answer · Official

Can my spouse get an open work permit while I study or work in Canada?1 answer · Official

My permit is expiring and I applied to extend it. Can I keep working or studying while I wait?1 answer · Official

Can I leave Canada or travel while my extension application is pending?1 answer · Official

Is my field of study still eligible for a PGWP?1 answer · Official

How do I change employers if I'm on a closed (employer-specific) work permit?1 answer · Official

Can I work full-time while waiting for my PGWP decision after graduating?1 answer · Official

What is an LMIA, and does my job offer need one for a work permit?1 answer · Official

Is spousal sponsorship faster inland or outland, and what's the difference?1 answer · Official

Can I switch from visitor status to a work permit while inside Canada?1 answer · Official

My study permit was refused because the officer thinks I won't leave Canada. What can I do?1 answer · Official

What is a provincial attestation letter (PAL), and do I need one?1 answer · Official

What happens to my status if I lose or quit my job on a closed work permit?1 answer · Official

What is a bridging open work permit (BOWP), and when can I apply for it?1 answer · Official

Do I need a new study permit to change schools or programs?1 answer · Official

My study permit expires before my program ends. When and how do I extend it?1 answer · Official

My PGWP is expiring and my PR isn't done. What are my options to stay?1 answer · Official

I fell out of status in Canada. How does restoration of status work?1 answer · Official

Can I apply for a spousal open work permit together with our sponsorship application?1 answer · Official

Does working more than my allowed hours as a student affect my PGWP or PR chances?1 answer · Official

How long are study and work permit applications taking right now?1 answer · Official

Can I start working for a new employer before my new work permit is approved?1 answer · Official

Are jobs that offer "LMIA support" legit? Is it legal to pay for an LMIA?1 answer · Official

Can my spouse and kids come with me while I study, and can my kids go to school in Canada?1 answer · Official

What is the difference between an open work permit and a closed work permit?1 answer · Official

Do past refusals or a US visa rejection hurt my new Canadian application?1 answer · Official

How much money do I need to sponsor my spouse for PR?1 answer · Official