My PGWP was expired in Aug 24. Since my LMIA was pending I applied for work permit in August 24, which was rejected in December 24. IRCC asked me to file for Visitor Record within 90 days
I got visitor record in June 25 which is valid till 21 August 25.
Now my LMIA has been approved on 3 July 25. Valid upto Jan 26. So am applying for work permit on this basis.
I’m always on the edge. Will they give me work permit for a longer period?
With your CRS score and the inability to get a WP from within Canada you should have really returned home and waited there. Much less expensive and eliminates concern that you are working illegally in Canada.