Graduated from a Canadian university didn't apply for post graduation permit!

[Dana2014]

Hello,

I have studied in Canada between 2007-2011 and as I was interested in going back to my country back then (huge mistake!!), I didn't apply on time for the post graduation permit. Initially, I believed that the post-graduation permit application was open for a year which wasn't the case. Why is it limited to 90 days after receiving an official letter????

In October 2011 I went back to Canada on a tourist visa to visit my Canadian boyfriend at that time and found out about the application deadline while I was there (please don't blame someone who was madly in love ). I never actually applied for the post-graduation working permit.

Has anyone thought of even trying to apply 2 years after graduating from a Canadian University? Has anyone actually applied for it later?

PS: never worked in Canada or anywhere else for that matter (had internships outside Canada)
during my university studies I have applied for a SIN and had received it

I'm a master student now (in Europe) and I would like to find a solution to go to Canada even on a paid internship.

Any suggestions will be highly appreciated!

 

[scylla]

There's no way you're going to be approved for the PGWP due to the 90 rule. I have no idea why there's a 90 rule. But because of it - you don't stand a chance of being approved. We've seen people apply at 95 days and be refused. So you have zero chance.

If you want to come to Canada on a paid internship, then the first step will be to find an employer who is willing to hire you. The second step will be for that employer to obtain an approved Labour Market Opinion. You will then be able to apply for a work permit.

Good luck.

 

[Dana2014]

Hi, thank you for replying to me!

Are you sure I would still need a Labour Market Opinion if I am looking to be an intern? Because employers don't want to do this, arguing that is too much of a hassle.

Thank you.

There's no way you're going to be approved for the PGWP due to the 90 rule. I have no idea why there's a 90 rule. But because of it - you don't stand a chance of being approved. We've seen people apply at 95 days and be refused. So you have zero chance.

If you want to come to Canada on a paid internship, then the first step will be to find an employer who is willing to hire you. The second step will be for that employer to obtain an approved Labour Market Opinion. You will then be able to apply for a work permit.

Good luck.

 

[scylla]

Hi, thank you for replying to me!

Are you sure I would still need a Labour Market Opinion if I am looking to be an intern? Because employers don't want to do this, arguing that is too much of a hassle.

Thank you.

Yes - 100% sure you need an LMO and a work permit - regardless of whether the interships is paid or not. You can't get a work permit without the approved LMO. And without a work permit - you will be working illegally in Canada. It's typically extremely difficult for individuals in your situation to secure an internship in Canada specifically because of the LMO requirement and the fact that employers don't want to go through the process (or because they know if they try, the LMO will be refused).