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Fall convocation PGWP document pack for Ontario RCICs

Fall convocation PGWP document pack for Ontario RCICs

Every October, Ontario campuses produce a wave of PGWP clients who “sent everything” — except the registrar’s completion letter, which arrives in November. The ceremony program in the Drive folder does not start or stop IRCC’s clock.

Direct answer

Use a fixed PGWP checklist starting before convocation. IRCC currently gives graduates up to 180 days after final marks / written confirmation of completion (letter, transcript, or credential — confirm live wording). The study permit must have been valid at some point in that window. You do not wait for the physical diploma or the ceremony.

Hivi-X tracks lines and QC. Your team owns IRCC timing, language/field-of-study eligibility, and the online application.

General information only. Not immigration advice.

Fall convocation pack (typical lines)

ItemCommon failureQC
Official completion letterConvocation ticket or “congratulations” emailRegistrar letter with identity and completion language
TranscriptUnofficial portal screenshot, no completion statementOfficial transcript or school-site copy if IRCC still accepts that form
Study permit + passportExpired-permit / 90-day-after-completion edge casesReadable bio pages; status advice is the RCIC’s
Digital photoWrong dimensions / phone-of-paper-photoSee IRCC upload specs QC
Language test resultsSkipped because the portal said optionalGuide 5580 has warned results are still required for eligibility except limited cases (e.g. some flight-school graduates — confirm)
Field of study / CIPNo portal lineWhen required, IRCC has instructed upload under Client Information
Prior permits / stampsMissing back pagesFull scan set if your template asks
Letter of explanationUsed as a dumping groundSeparate line only if the file actually needs one

Related: PGWP document checklist Ontario.

Hours saved vs free tools

A spreadsheet plus Drive can work for a small cohort if one coordinator lives in the folder. At high fall volume, “folder done” hides open lines — language PDF missing, CIP proof never uploaded, completion letter still “coming.”

If fall season costs coordinators extra evenings chasing scans, structured intake may pay for itself. If you run a handful of PGWP files a year, a disciplined free checklist PDF may be enough. Hivi-X does not replace your CRM and does not certify that a file will be approved.

Ontario geo note

GTA schools (U of T, York, TMU, McMaster commuters, Sheridan, Humber) mean clients may apply from Brampton while the DLI is downtown. Address consistency still matters on forms even when documents are digital. That is form hygiene, not a new IRCC campus rule.

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General information only. Not immigration advice. Hivi-X is document-collection software — not a licensed immigration consultant. Not affiliated with or endorsed by CICC or IRCC. Verify all requirements against current IRCC guidance and each graduate’s DLI documents.

Answers are general operational information only — not legal, tax, regulatory, clinical, privacy, immigration, or professional advice. Requirements vary by matter, client, and regulator.

Frequently asked questions

What documents do fall convocation PGWP clients need most often?
Official completion letter and/or transcript showing completion, proof of full-time enrolment, valid passport and study-permit copies, digital photo, and — when applicable — language results and eligible field-of-study / CIP proof. Verify Guide 5580 and the live IRCC document list.
When should RCICs start the pack before convocation?
Start intake weeks before expected completion so the registrar is not the bottleneck after grades post. The ceremony date is not the filing trigger.
Can grads upload without creating an account?
Hivi-X guest link uses email OTP — useful for international grads who already have enough portals.
Does Hivi-X track the 180-day PGWP application window?
No. Track deadlines in your calendar or case system. Hivi-X tracks document completeness only and does not send automated reminders.
Is a shared Drive folder enough for PGWP season?
For a handful of files, maybe — if someone rejects bad scans early. High-volume fall intake usually needs item-level QC so “folder done” cannot hide three open lines.

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