PGWP expiring – Need big help

[mai1995]

I am living in Ottawa. My work permit will expire in May 2022 and I just got a full time job in June 2021 but

• I can't apply for ONIP: INTERNATIONAL STUDENT STREAM because I graduated in December 2018 and the requirement is that my education credential must be within 2 years of ONIP application submission date.
• I can't apply for Express Entry because I got my first full-time job in June 2021 (no co-op). I will be lacking 1 month of experience to become a 1 year of experience.
• My company does not give me an offer for LMIA (closed work permit).
• There is no news about public policy for PGWP extension like last year.

I wasted too much money for college and time for finding a job but finally I got one (Software Developer) and my work permit is about to expire. I almost got a job but failed 2 interviews in the final round because covid-19 occurred and they didn't want to hire that position anymore in 2020. My life recently is all about unfair and stressful. So what options do I have now because I don't want to go back to my country?

• Trying to apply for open work permit under public policy and praying that they will approve it?
• Looking for a consultant lawyer for help and cost money?
• Getting a new study permit and going back to college again and continue to waste money?

Does anyone continue to stay in Canada after work permit expired or ideas for me?