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PGWP about to expire

idiazpl

Newbie
Dec 11, 2023
1
0
Hi everyone,

I'm actually working under a PGWP that is about to expire in 2 months. I was invited to apply for the BC PNP and submitted already all the documents. Now, I'm waiting for a final resolution but I'm not sure if I'm gonna have the approval on time.

Do you know guys what are the options to keep working until I have a final answer and I can apply for PR?

Thanks in advance!
 

Alalac

Hero Member
Oct 2, 2021
447
210
Hi everyone,

I'm actually working under a PGWP that is about to expire in 2 months. I was invited to apply for the BC PNP and submitted already all the documents. Now, I'm waiting for a final resolution but I'm not sure if I'm gonna have the approval on time.

Do you know guys what are the options to keep working until I have a final answer and I can apply for PR?

Thanks in advance!
The only option for you is to ask your company to give you a closed work permit under LMIA, otherwise you will be ilegal in Canada when your PGWP expires
 

pimpsquek

Full Member
Feb 4, 2015
49
11
The only option for you is to ask your company to give you a closed work permit under LMIA, otherwise you will be ilegal in Canada when your PGWP expires
Or you can apply for a WP or PR (even you know you'll be denied) to have at least 3 months of implied status and continue to work to an employer (if you are in an Open Work Permit). Hoping that in 3 months time you will have results on your BCPNP.
 

Alalac

Hero Member
Oct 2, 2021
447
210
Or you can apply for a WP or PR (even you know you'll be denied) to have at least 3 months of implied status and continue to work to an employer (if you are in an Open Work Permit). Hoping that in 3 months time you will have results on your BCPNP.
Thats not true as there is no such application for WP. Also, there is no implied status either for PR