Study & Work Permits · Community Thread

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

The Solution Hub TeamOfficial Answer
Updated July 2026

Yes, it can seriously affect them. Working beyond your allowed hours breaks the conditions of your study permit. It can lead to refusal of a future PGWP, study permit extension, or PR application, and in serious cases to losing status or a removal order. If you have already worked extra hours, do not hide it or lie about it — misrepresentation makes everything worse and can bring a five-year ban. Honest, careful handling of the situation is the only safe path.

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