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Made-up story · Step 03 of 05

Maria’s strategy

What Maria’s sample assessment suggests doing first, and what could improve the picture. Drawn from the assessment alone, with no promise of a result.

Maria, a new graduate in Vancouver, holding up her passport and new work permit
Being eligible isn’t the same as being chosen.

A post-graduation work permit doesn’t rank applicants, so there is no score to beat. Meeting the requirements still isn’t a decision: an officer decides, and sets how long the permit lasts. Official source

The next steps, in order

  1. Right now

    Note the key dates above. Check your answers and correct any errors.

  2. With a professional

    Go over the best strategy and timing with a lawyer before you apply.

The paths compared

Every path the sample examined

Side by side, in the order the sample ranked them, with what it found for each.

PathWhere it standsWhat the sample found
Post-graduation work permit (PGWP)Worth exploring9 of 9 requirements checked appear to be met.

In the made-up story: Knowing her deadline and the documents she needed, Maria applied in good time and could focus on her job search. This is an illustrative ending, not a real client’s outcome.