Submitting an Explanation of Circumstances Despite Not Fully Meeting the Requirements, and Successfully Receiving a PGWP｜Mr. S
Date Posted:August 29, 2023
Last Updated:September 24, 2026
This case study introduces Mr. S, who graduated from a college in Vancouver and obtained a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP). After a temporary return to Japan during COVID-19, he could not take all the required credits and became a part-time student for a period, but Shiraishi VisaJP Canada submitted the application with a letter explaining the circumstances, and the PGWP was issued in about 10 weeks.
I obtained the PGWP I had almost given up on, and now the road to PR is open!
Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP)
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Study Permit
Vancouver, BC
Approximately 10 weeks
Client Comments
About This Visa Application
After graduating from high school in Japan, Mr. S enrolled in a college in Vancouver.
While he was attending college, classes moved online because of COVID-19 and he temporarily returned to Japan. During that time, the classes available to him were limited and he was unable to earn the credits he needed, so there were several periods in which he ended up studying only part-time.
After graduation, he was considering applying for a PGWP, but since it appeared he did not meet the requirements, he had almost given up, thinking his PGWP would not be approved. Still, he thought he would at least apply on the chance it might work out, but because he was unsure whether he actually met the requirements, he asked VISAJPCANADA, on a friend’s recommendation, to handle the application on his behalf.
What made you choose Shiraishi VisaJP Canada?
He understood that even with a representative handling the application there was no guarantee the visa would be approved, but the immigration consultant did everything possible to help. There were a number of required documents, including some that are not normally submitted in typical cases, but everything was explained clearly and the application went smoothly.
Future outlook and a message for those planning to travel to Canada
He was glad that his path forward opened up after obtaining the PGWP he had almost given up on.
He is now considering applying for permanent residence, and when he does, he would like to ask them to handle that application as well. He is truly grateful for all of their help. Thank you very much.
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Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP)
Key Points from the Consultant
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Immigration Consultant
Born in Japan. After earning a Bachelor's degree from the University of Michigan, she worked for six years in New York as a marketing consultant at a major travel agency, while also studying in an MBA program at the City University of New York. After returning to Japan, she managed the visa center of the same travel company, handling various international visa applications for foreign clients.
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