Prompt-style answer · CA
What happens if my PGWP expires before I find a sponsored job?
A Post-Graduation Work Permit is not renewable, so a countdown starts the day it's issued. If it expires with no PR application or new work permit in progress, your options narrow sharply to a Visitor Record, a new study permit, or leaving Canada.
Key points
- There is no PGWP extension — plan around a fixed, one-time window.
- Start the PR or employer-sponsorship path at least 6 months before expiry.
- A Bridging Open Work Permit only applies if a PR application is already filed.
- A Visitor Record preserves legal status but does not include work rights.
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