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PGWP Refusals and Missing Language Tests: Procedural Remedies and Litigation Strategies

A free seminar for immigration practitioners on navigating PGWP refusals caused by missing language test uploads and the 180-day eligibility window challenge.

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  • Instructors

Andrew Carvajal and Miho Kitamura

  • Date

March 13, 2026 at 12:00pm EST

  • Price

Free

  • Duration

Approx. 45 minutes

  • Format

Attend Live Online and On-Demand Recording

Summary

A growing number of Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) refusals are being issued to 2024 graduates, many stemming from language test results that were not uploaded due to gaps in the IRCC online portal prompts. Compounding the issue, lengthy IRCC processing times mean many of these refusals are arriving after the 180-day PGWP eligibility window has already closed.
This free seminar, led by immigration lawyers Andrew Carvajal and Miho Kitamura, is designed for immigration lawyers, RCICs, and RISIAs advising affected international students. The session covers why these PGWP refusals are occurring, the legal and procedural challenges created by the 180-day limitation period, reconsideration requests and best practices, judicial review strategies and timelines, the potential role of Temporary Resident Permits (TRPs), and additional status considerations for affected applicants.
Practitioners will also learn what steps PGWP applicants with pending applications can take now to reduce risk and preserve their options before a refusal is issued.

What Will be Covered

  • Why these refusals are occurring
  • The legal and procedural challenges created by the 180-day PGWP limitation
  • Reconsideration requests and best practices
  • Judicial review strategies and timelines
  • The potential role of Temporary Resident Permits (TRPs)
  • Additional status considerations for affected applicants

Includes:

  • Attendance at the live webinar
  • Access to recorded webinar until December 31, 2027

Free

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CPD Credits

Not for CPD Credit

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Andrew Carvajal not only knows immigration law, he is also phenomenal at imparting his knowledge, breaking things down in simple terms and using real world examples to make sure you understand. I would highly recommend anyone wishing to learn immigration law to spend some time interacting with him.
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I would say Andrew Carvajal and Chantal Desloges' course on study permits is the most informative and helpful CPD course I have taken so far. The course provided not only tons of information, but also answers to many questions that were confusing to me before. I was very impressed by the instructors’ professionalism and profound knowledge and will be recommending LPEN’s course to my colleagues.
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Chantal Desloges is a wealth of knowledge and experience with an ability to make complex issues understandable. Frankly speaking, students have the opportunity to learn from one of the forefront experts in the field, but she always engages students at their level and makes them feel welcome by making herself available for them. You couldn’t ask for more experienced, stronger, more capable instructor who is also personable and approachable.
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