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Noor_10

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I went to India from Canada on 27th February till 17th march. Meanwhile i got bcpnp- international graduate category invitation on NOC0631.
when i was about to board the flight on 17th march; i got to know that Canada has banned the entries of work and study permit holders. And then India extended its lockdown till 14th april. Now, they are saying it may get extended more and may be air space will open for shorter duration. It could be a week or so. I tried buying a ticket week following 14th but everything is sold out which is adding on to my problems.
First, the bcpnp said if your work is shut down due to covid-19; your employer is not eligible for your bcpnp and if applied, you can withdraw. I have applied for it and send them explanation letter about the situation and neither i can withdraw because i am only eligible for international graduate category till this april and my work place is not going to open in april.
Secondly, my work permit is valid only till june. If I didn’t get back to canada what should i do, how can i restore my status. I have worked really hard for everything since last 5 and half years and i have waited for an invitation from last 2 and half years. This current situation is dying me. I dont know what to do? Trying my level best to get out of this. KINDLY HELP. Please!
 
I went to India from Canada on 27th February till 17th march. Meanwhile i got bcpnp- international graduate category invitation on NOC0631.
when i was about to board the flight on 17th march; i got to know that Canada has banned the entries of work and study permit holders. And then India extended its lockdown till 14th april. Now, they are saying it may get extended more and may be air space will open for shorter duration. It could be a week or so. I tried buying a ticket week following 14th but everything is sold out which is adding on to my problems.
First, the bcpnp said if your work is shut down due to covid-19; your employer is not eligible for your bcpnp and if applied, you can withdraw. I have applied for it and send them explanation letter about the situation and neither i can withdraw because i am only eligible for international graduate category till this april and my work place is not going to open in april.
Secondly, my work permit is valid only till june. If I didn’t get back to canada what should i do, how can i restore my status. I have worked really hard for everything since last 5 and half years and i have waited for an invitation from last 2 and half years. This current situation is dying me. I dont know what to do? Trying my level best to get out of this. KINDLY HELP. Please!

Work permit holders and study permit holders are able to travel to Canada. The ban does not apply to them. This was clarified by IRCC a few weeks ago.

I cannot help you with your BCPNP questions. I don't know the answer.

In terms of extending your work permit, I am assuming you hold a PGWP. If so, then the PGWP cannot be extended. Your employer would need to obtain an approved LMIA in order to apply for a closed work permit and continue working past June. Or you would need to apply for a work permit based on your nomination, however it sounds like your nomination is no longer valid since your employer is no longer eligible due to the shut down.