Work Permit - Extension - Should I do it?

[leo.rpa]

Hello Guys,

I have a complicated scenario that I dont have to much knowledge about it and need help from some of you.

I got 1.3 year of PGWP. I could not find a job for 2 months and had to leave the country for 1 month. I am going to turn one year of Canadian Work Experience in November 05, 2019. However, my PGWP expires in November 08, 2019.

My question is:

In order to stay in Canada and wait the next EE draw, do you think it is possible apply for my Work Permit extension?? Also, while in implied status do you think I can apply for Bridging Work Permit?

Thank you,

 

[scylla]

Hello Guys,

I have a complicated scenario that I dont have to much knowledge about it and need help from some of you.

I got 1.3 year of PGWP. I could not find a job for 2 months and had to leave the country for 1 month. I am going to turn one year of Canadian Work Experience in November 05, 2019. However, my PGWP expires in November 08, 2019.

My question is:

In order to stay in Canada and wait the next EE draw, do you think it is possible apply for my Work Permit extension?? Also, while in implied status do you think I can apply for Bridging Work Permit?

Thank you,

You need an approved LMIA and job offer to qualify for an extension.

If you apply for an extension without qualifying, your extension will be rejected as incomplete and you'll end up in Canada without status effective the date your PGWP expired (so you won't qualify for a BOWP and won't be able to apply for PR from within Canada).

If you aren't able to secure a job offer + LMIA but want to remain in Canada - apply to change your status to visitor. You'll need to stop working but will be able to remain in Canada.