FLAGPOLE with a PNP nomination - need urgent expert advice

[nani627]

Hey Guys,

Background info:
1. Post Graduate Work Permit expired on July 27.
2. Application received by CPC-Vegreville for BOWP on July 9th (currently on implied status)
2. Express Entry ITA received on July 17th and no file number yet or change in status.
3. PNP nomination with work permit support letter received on Aug 8th.
4. I would like to know the chances and risks involved in flagpoling at port of entry for work permit extension as I am not from a Visa exempt country.

Any suggestions and experiences shared would be greatly appreciated.

FYI : I am in BC

 

[pretty_girl]

Hey Guys,

Background info:
1. Post Graduate Work Permit expired on July 27.
2. Application received by CPC-Vegreville for BOWP on July 9th (currently on implied status)
2. Express Entry ITA received on July 17th and no file number yet or change in status.
3. PNP nomination with work permit support letter received on Aug 8th.
4. I would like to know the chances and risks involved in flagpoling at port of entry for work permit extension as I am not from a Visa exempt country.

Any suggestions and experiences shared would be greatly appreciated.

FYI : I am in BC

I don't suggest you to do a flag pole as it is very risky. CBSA officers might not let you enter Canada again because you don't have a valid status (neither WP nor any entry visa ) and you will also lose your implied status as well once you step out of this country.


I suggest you to keep on waiting for a decision to be made on your application because it will atleast give you implied status for another 3-4 months (according to CIC processing time these days) and let you work legally during that period.

Hopefully, you will get your PR application approved by then if it is express entry and you have already applied for it.

If you get a decision on your WP before your PR application and that result is a rejection then only you will be out of status and will be asked to apply again within 90 days to restore your status but as long as you stay in Canada and don't go anywhere outside of Canada during that time.


Hope it makes sense it you.

 

[pretty_girl]

Hey Guys,

Background info:
1. Post Graduate Work Permit expired on July 27.
2. Application received by CPC-Vegreville for BOWP on July 9th (currently on implied status)
2. Express Entry ITA received on July 17th and no file number yet or change in status.
3. PNP nomination with work permit support letter received on Aug 8th.
4. I would like to know the chances and risks involved in flagpoling at port of entry for work permit extension as I am not from a Visa exempt country.

Any suggestions and experiences shared would be greatly appreciated.

FYI : I am in BC

To add to my previous reply:

I just see that you have applied for BOWP so there are chances that you will get your AOR by the time CIC pick your WP application and you might get your BOWP approved because officer should make sure that the applicant has an AOR in order to give him/her a BOWP.