Hello all,
My PGWP was issued a few days ago and I was shocked to see that it is only valid until April 5, 2022 which is also the expiry date of my old passport. Obviously, I was aware that PGWPs are only issued for as long as the passport's valid, however I was under the impression that they would request the new document before issuing a one week work permit!!!!!!!! Regardless, I have my new passport and I want to apply to extend my work permit in the most timely manner as - again - I have only one week before it expires. My questions are:
1. Can I just apply online for the extension rather than on paper??? I am concerned about my application not being received in time if I mail it to them and don't want to risk further penalties. Another reason I would much rather apply online is that I would need an open work permit if I want to continue working while waiting for the extension application and cannot afford to wait until my paper application is processed.
2. On the remark section of my work permit, it says "TEMPORARY RESIDENT STATUSMAINTAINED AS PER R138(6). POST GRADUATE EMPLOYMENR" but nothing about an extension due to passport expiry. Does this mean I don't qualify for an extension??????????????
It's important to note that I've completed a 4 year program at a DLI so I was naturally expecting a 3 year permit.
PLEASE HELP
Thanks,
My PGWP was issued a few days ago and I was shocked to see that it is only valid until April 5, 2022 which is also the expiry date of my old passport. Obviously, I was aware that PGWPs are only issued for as long as the passport's valid, however I was under the impression that they would request the new document before issuing a one week work permit!!!!!!!! Regardless, I have my new passport and I want to apply to extend my work permit in the most timely manner as - again - I have only one week before it expires. My questions are:
1. Can I just apply online for the extension rather than on paper??? I am concerned about my application not being received in time if I mail it to them and don't want to risk further penalties. Another reason I would much rather apply online is that I would need an open work permit if I want to continue working while waiting for the extension application and cannot afford to wait until my paper application is processed.
2. On the remark section of my work permit, it says "TEMPORARY RESIDENT STATUSMAINTAINED AS PER R138(6). POST GRADUATE EMPLOYMENR" but nothing about an extension due to passport expiry. Does this mean I don't qualify for an extension??????????????
It's important to note that I've completed a 4 year program at a DLI so I was naturally expecting a 3 year permit.
PLEASE HELP
Thanks,