PGWP Extension

[jona9701]

Hello:

I am a Korean student. Unfortunately I will serve military for 1 year and half, which eats half of my PGWP(3 years). And I have no choice.

The question is, if somehow I cant get enough CRS score on time for PR, is there some way to make an appeal for extending my work permit?

Im so desperate to know. thanks

 

[fishnchip92]

Hello:

I am a Korean student. Unfortunately I will serve military for 1 year and half, which eats half of my PGWP(3 years). And I have no choice.

The question is, if somehow I cant get enough CRS score on time for PR, is there some way to make an appeal for extending my work permit?

Im so desperate to know. thanks

No pgwp is one time and you can't renew.
https://www.cic.gc.ca/english/helpcentre/answer.asp?qnum=676&top=29

 

[jona9701]

No pgwp is one time and you can't renew.
https://www.cic.gc.ca/english/helpcentre/answer.asp?qnum=676&top=29

Thanks for your prompt reply fishnchip92.
Yup that's what it says on the website, but i wonder if there is any exception that allows extension for extenuating circumstances. For example, this https://canadaimmigrationxperts.com/pgwp-extension-now-open-for-pgwp-holders-in-canada/ says that cic issued a policy to accept PGWP extension applications due to the covid recession.

 

[fishnchip92]

Thanks for your prompt reply fishnchip92.
Yup that's what it says on the website, but i wonder if there is any exception that allows extension for extenuating circumstances. For example, this https://canadaimmigrationxperts.com/pgwp-extension-now-open-for-pgwp-holders-in-canada/ says that cic issued a policy to accept PGWP extension applications due to the covid recession.

You are likely pointing to the new policy issued to help the former student, you might want to check the link below.
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigratio...k-in-and-continue-contributing-to-canada.html

• To apply for an open work permit under the public policy, an applicant must
  • have a PGWP that expired on or after January 30, 2020, or a PGWP that expires in 4 months or less from the date they apply
  • still be in Canada
  • have a valid temporary status, or be applying to restore their status
• Applications will be open from January 27 to July 27, 2021.