[PGWP] Missing new study permit (Old not expired yet)

[Chenran Xing]

In the beginning of this year, I extended my study permit as I am not sure if I can graduate on time. However, I never receive my new document. Didn't realise it's a issue until I'm applying for PGWP now.

My old study permit expires on Dec 30 2017, but it seems to be invalid as I have get a new one. The website says I am only eligible to apply for PGWP only if I have a valid study permit. Does it mean I have to hold the copy of it right now or I need to have a valid study permit approved (even I may not have the copy)?

Should I apply PGWP now, and explain everything on the letter of explanation? Or I should apply for a replacement first, and then apply for PGWP? (I have about 40 days left to apply for PGWP. I don't know if I can get the replacement within 90 days)

I tried to call cic. Still waiting for a agent. Any help will be highly appreciated. Thank you!

 

[Chenran Xing]

First, try calling CIC to inform them that you haven't received your new study permit and ask to send another one. I know people who received another one in two weeks as they never received the original within 6 weeks.
If that didn't work, apply for a replacement, and then apply for PGWP. In your PGWP, explain everything in details and attach your approval letter for the new permit and confirmation that you applied for replacement. Also keep in mind that the officer should easily pull up all your information from the CIC system.

Thank you! CIC said my study permit was returned a long time ago, and they will send it to me soon. But they do not guarantee the time. Also, according to the one I was speaking with, my old document may still be valid as the expire day is Dec 30 this year. (This is chance that I misunderstood what she mean tho.)

I'm not sure how much does missing the new study permit matter now. Do you think it is better for me to apply immediately and put everything in letter of explanation or wait to see if I can get the doc this month? I mean, as long as it arrive within 40 days, I can just apply normally or flagpole. But it may not be the case.