Apply for an open work permit under a public policy (PGWP extension)

[ankita0333]

I applied for the extension on Jan 27 and received my approval today—new work permit valid until 18-08-2022!

Hi
Did you receive the soft copy for your work permit ?

 

[Sam7740]

Can anyone send me the sample letter of explanation that we need to upload for the owp under public policy it would be really helpful I will used it as a reference only

 

[MBand71]

Hi everyone,

I need some clarification/assistance with a couple areas of the IMM5710e form if you all can help me?

Box #3: (1) Applying for open work permit with same employer OR (2) Apply for work permit new employer

- I have seen mixed responses regarding which is best to select. Some have been accepted and they have selected (1). I am currently working under the PGWP for an employer and I would like to extend this permit (receive the new open work permit) and continue working like normal. I am worried if I select (1) then they will ask for LMIA or something like that since I am currently working.

DETAILS OF INTENDED WORK IN CANADA

What type of work permit are you applying for: open work permit OR PGWP?

- I am confused because they mention that this policy grants a new open work permit but at the same time they are saying that it is an extension to our PGWPs.

PLEASE HELP!!

 

[RoTaBl]

Hi everyone,

I need some clarification/assistance with a couple areas of the IMM5710e form if you all can help me?

Box #3: (1) Applying for open work permit with same employer OR (2) Apply for work permit new employer

- I have seen mixed responses regarding which is best to select. Some have been accepted and they have selected (1). I am currently working under the PGWP for an employer and I would like to extend this permit (receive the new open work permit) and continue working like normal. I am worried if I select (1) then they will ask for LMIA or something like that since I am currently working.

DETAILS OF INTENDED WORK IN CANADA

What type of work permit are you applying for: open work permit OR PGWP?

- I am confused because they mention that this policy grants a new open work permit but at the same time they are saying that it is an extension to our PGWPs.

PLEASE HELP!!

Go to read Page 2 in this thread. You will find the related discussions. In short, any options are acceptable.

"(2) Apply for work permit new employer" is probably better.

"What type of work permit are you applying for: open work permit OR PGWP?" Just pick the one you feel like because PGWP is a type of OWP, but at the same time, you are applying for a special PGWP extension. So, choose PGWP may be more suitable, but they are pretty much the same.

 

[MBand71]

Go to read Page 2 in this thread. You will find the related discussions. In short, any options are acceptable.

"(2) Apply for work permit new employer" is probably better.

"What type of work permit are you applying for: open work permit OR PGWP?" Just pick the one you feel like because PGWP is a type of OWP, but at the same time, you are applying for a special PGWP extension. So, choose PGWP may be more suitable, but they are pretty much the same.

Thanks! Thats what I was thinking to be honest.

Another thing, In the application itself under OPTIONAL DOCUMENTS, I have attached the LOE. There is another form for "TRV Application made outside of Canada"... am I OK to skip this as I currently have a valid PGWP. Not sure why it is giving this form to me.

 

[Nsn359]

Hi,

I've applied for my pgwp extension under public policy on January 27th 2021, but didn't recieved nor either my status has changed to reviewing. On Sunday morning when I randomly login to my account under status it showed "application/profile updated" and nothing has changed in my application. But today when I see my account the status has reverted to "submitted" status. Can I know what does it mean and what's going on with my application?

Thanks!!

 

[JayFM]

Hi,

I've applied for my pgwp extension under public policy on January 27th 2021, but didn't recieved nor either my status has changed to reviewing. On Sunday morning when I randomly login to my account under status it showed "application/profile updated" and nothing has changed in my application. But today when I see my account the status has reverted to "submitted" status. Can I know what does it mean and what's going on with my application?

Thanks!!

any updates?

 

[Nsn359]

any updates?

Not yet !! Is anyone in this group or any know person still waiting for approval who applied on January 27th under public policy as well as restoration!?

 

[JayFM]

Not yet !! Is anyone in this group or any know person still waiting for approval who applied on January 27th under public policy as well as restoration!?

I think you will get the WP by today or tomorrow , I just know one friend that applied under a new policy on January 29th, he's still waiting ...and I'm still waiting too, but applied on February 4th.
The whole situation is very stressful, but let's try to be more positive

ALL THE BEST!

 

[railoc]

Not yet !! Is anyone in this group or any know person still waiting for approval who applied on January 27th under public policy as well as restoration!?

I applied on the 28th still waiting

 

[Nsn359]

I think you will get the WP by today or tomorrow , I just know one friend that applied under a new policy on January 29th, he's still waiting ...and I'm still waiting too, but applied on February 4th.
The whole situation is very stressful, but let's try to be more positive

ALL THE BEST!

Thanks dude. You too all the best. One of the member in another group applied on Feb 4th and he got approved yesterday. So little bit worried why it's taking too long

 

[Nsn359]

I applied on the 28th still waiting

Did you received any email or regarding the update on the review yet?

 

[JayFM]

Thanks dude. You too all the best. One of the member in another group applied on Feb 4th and he got approved yesterday. So little bit worried why it's taking too long

Yes, is kind of weird how they process the applications...so stressful

 

[railoc]

Did you received any email or regarding the update on the review yet?

No I haven’t

 

[RoTaBl]

Thanks! Thats what I was thinking to be honest.

Another thing, In the application itself under OPTIONAL DOCUMENTS, I have attached the LOE. There is another form for "TRV Application made outside of Canada"... am I OK to skip this as I currently have a valid PGWP. Not sure why it is giving this form to me.

Be chill. It's optional for a reason unless you need a visa and you are outside of Canada which makes you ineligible for this owp.