Very frustrating indeed, however, if you already applied for the OWP you do not need to apply for the PGWP-ext although you can. Because you applied for the OWP before your PGWP expired, you are under 'maintained' status and can continue to work while they are making a decision on the OWP. I certainly understand if you still want to apply for the PGWP-extension as back-up, and I suspect that there might be a way to still opt in to the PGWP-extension if you are within the 90-day restoration period for your PGWP. Read more about the policy to see if that is an option -- it has been for some other recent temporary policies. Just a suggestion.