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hell911

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My PGWP is expiring in 2 months

I already applied for permanent residency, already got invitation and sent them documents, its been 2 months already.

Which work permit should I apply for right now to stay in Canada while waiting for permanent residency decision?
 
You can't "extend" a PGWP, as it's specifically non-extendable. You may be able to apply for a Bridging OWP.
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigratio.../extend-permit/bridging-open-work-permit.html

in the form, there is a question..

"Have you been told by an Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada office that you are approved in principle for permanent residence in Canada?"

Should I answer Yes here or No? Bec right now I only got invitation to apply for PR, but they haven't approved my PR yet.

note: by answering Yes, it opens the option for "Open Work Permit", but by answering No, it doesnt show the option "Open Work Permit"
 
in the form, there is a question..

"Have you been told by an Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada office that you are approved in principle for permanent residence in Canada?"

Should I answer Yes here or No? Bec right now I only got invitation to apply for PR, but they haven't approved my PR yet.

note: by answering Yes, it opens the option for "Open Work Permit", but by answering No, it doesnt show the option "Open Work Permit"
AIP is a specific step in the PR application process. If you had received AIP, you would have been notified.
 
AIP is a specific step in the PR application process. If you had received AIP, you would have been notified.

Thanks for replying
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in my profile it says this

Application status
We are processing your application. We will send you a message when there is an update or if we need more information from you.

Review of eligibility We are reviewing whether you meet the eligibility requirements.
Review of medical results You passed the medical exam.
Review of additional documents We are reviewing the additional documents you provided.
Interview You do not need an interview. We will send you a message if this changes.
Biometrics We do not need your fingerprints. We will send you a message if this changes.
Background check We are processing your background check. We will send you a message if we need more information.
Final decision Your application is in progress. We will send you a message once the final decision has been made.

so should I choose "Yes" to get the "Open Work Permit"?
 
Thanks for replying
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in my profile it says this



so should I choose "Yes" to get the "Open Work Permit"?
I don't think that is correct. I see nothing there regarding "Approval in Principle". That's not the same as "Application in Progress".
 
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