
PGWP refused? Common reasons for post-graduation work permit refusals and what to do next
By Jatin Shory, Shory Law LLP | August 2026 Summary A refused post-graduation work permit (PGWP) application is one of the most stressful outcomes an international graduate in Canada can face. You completed your program, you applied on time, and the plan for your career and your future in Canada was built on that permit….
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