Is PGWP considered as TFW(Temporary foreign Worker)

[Eddie2455]

Is PGWP considered as TFW(Temporary foreign Worker)?
I got my PGWP on January 2012 and started working in Canada on January 2012. I think I do not need IELTS as I started working on January 2012 . I want to apply for PR as PNP nominee. I got my SINP on January 2013. Do I need to provide language ability certificate.
It say on CIC website that
One-Year Exemption for Certain Temporary Foreign Workers
As temporary foreign workers (TFWs) often make the transition to provincial nominees, there will be a one-time exemption for TFWs in NOC C and D occupations who arrived in Canada on or before July 1, 2012, and who are subsequently nominated in employer-driven PNP streams no later than July 1, 2013. This ensures that all individuals who arrived as temporary foreign workers under the previous regime, when no minimum standards existed, will not be disadvantaged.

Does this exemption apply to me.
Thank You

 

[Eddie2455]

I just wanted to make sure.

 

[lilcysel]

Is PGWP considered as TFW(Temporary foreign Worker)?
I got my PGWP on January 2012 and started working in Canada on January 2012. I think I do not need IELTS as I started working on January 2012 . I want to apply for PR as PNP nominee. I got my SINP on January 2013. Do I need to provide language ability certificate.
It say on CIC website that
One-Year Exemption for Certain Temporary Foreign Workers
As temporary foreign workers (TFWs) often make the transition to provincial nominees, there will be a one-time exemption for TFWs in NOC C and D occupations who arrived in Canada on or before July 1, 2012, and who are subsequently nominated in employer-driven PNP streams no later than July 1, 2013. This ensures that all individuals who arrived as temporary foreign workers under the previous regime, when no minimum standards existed, will not be disadvantaged.

Does this exemption apply to me.
Thank You

I have same question! Any body can clarify this??? Thanks!

 

[sw6lee]

Is PGWP considered as TFW(Temporary foreign Worker)?
I got my PGWP on January 2012 and started working in Canada on January 2012. I think I do not need IELTS as I started working on January 2012 . I want to apply for PR as PNP nominee. I got my SINP on January 2013. Do I need to provide language ability certificate.
It say on CIC website that
One-Year Exemption for Certain Temporary Foreign Workers
As temporary foreign workers (TFWs) often make the transition to provincial nominees, there will be a one-time exemption for TFWs in NOC C and D occupations who arrived in Canada on or before July 1, 2012, and who are subsequently nominated in employer-driven PNP streams no later than July 1, 2013. This ensures that all individuals who arrived as temporary foreign workers under the previous regime, when no minimum standards existed, will not be disadvantaged.

Does this exemption apply to me.
Thank You

I don't know why there is no answer to this in this thread, but I would love to know this too!

Hope we get an answer soon.

 

[Blessing1]

If your province did not ask for an English test, you probably don't need one. In Alberta, it depends on your NOC code.

 

[sw6lee]

I would love to know if I am working as PGWP holder, am I also a Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW). I'm in a different situation than the OP. I hope I am not a TFW.