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?

 

[scylla]

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?

- The public policy has ended. There is no point applying under this policy since they are no longer accepting applications. Your application will be refused if you apply.
- I'm not sure how a consultant or lawyer can help you.
- Yes, one option would be to switch back to a study permit and return to school.
- Another option is to change your status to visitor before your PGWP expires which would allow you to continue to remain in Canada as a visitor (but not work).
- People are hoping that a new public policy will be announced for those who are on a PGWP. But so far there is no news. Discussions on this topic are in the CEC section of the forum.
- I assume you are not from a country that participates in the IEC program?

 

[Naturgrl]

Look at other OINP streams like Foreign Worker: Job Offer, Human Capital Stream - Tech (Express Entry). What is your CRS score?

 

[mai1995]

Look at other OINP streams like Foreign Worker: Job Offer, Human Capital Stream - Tech (Express Entry). What is your CRS score?

Thanks, I will look at other OINP, but for other OINP, do they help me get a bridge work permit to continue to work here? my CRS score is 339

 

[mai1995]

- The public policy has ended. There is no point applying under this policy since they are no longer accepting applications. Your application will be refused if you apply.
- I'm not sure how a consultant or lawyer can help you.
- Yes, one option would be to switch back to a study permit and return to school.
- Another option is to change your status to visitor before your PGWP expires which would allow you to continue to remain in Canada as a visitor (but not work).
- People are hoping that a new public policy will be announced for those who are on a PGWP. But so far there is no news. Discussions on this topic are in the CEC section of the forum.
- I assume you are not from a country that participates in the IEC program?

Thank you for your answers, I have no options left right? I am from Vietnam and it doesn't in IEC program, but can I still apply for it? Does it help me get a new work permit or stay in Canada and continue to work?

 

[scylla]

Thank you for your answers, I have no options left right? I am from Vietnam and it doesn't in IEC program, but can I still apply for it? Does it help me get a new work permit or stay in Canada and continue to work?

You can't apply under IEC. This isn't an option.

 

[Naturgrl]

Thanks, I will look at other OINP, but for other OINP, do they help me get a bridge work permit to continue to work here? my CRS score is 339

That will be too low for OINP - tech. Your only option is for your employer to support your application with a permanent, full-time job. So talk to your employer, make sure they meet requirements and submit. Check your OINP score and see if eligible. You need to show past work experience in the NOC.

To meet the work experience requirement, you must have at least two years of cumulative paid full-time work experience (or the equivalent in paid part-time work) in the same occupation (same National Occupational Classification code) as your job offer.

https://www.ontario.ca/page/oinp-employer-job-offer-foreign-worker-stream

A BOWP is only an option if you are nominated.

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/work-canada/extend-permit/bridging-open-work-permit.html

 

[canuck78]

What did you do after your graduation in Decrmber 2018? Have you been in Canada qnd unempliyed since December 2018?

 

[mai1995]

That will be too low for OINP - tech. Your only option is for your employer to support your application with a permanent, full-time job. So talk to your employer, make sure they meet requirements and submit. Check your OINP score and see if eligible. You need to show past work experience in the NOC.

Thank you for your answer but for this one, do you mean LMIA like closed work permit? If not, what kind of application my employer can support me?

 

[Naturgrl]

Thank you for your answer but for this one, do you mean LMIA like closed work permit? If not, what kind of application my employer can support me?

No. Link for OINP job offer: foreign worker (above). You need to have two years experience in the NOC. Your employer must be eligible and willing to support you.

 

[mai1995]

No. Link for OINP job offer: foreign worker (above). You need to have two years experience in the NOC. Your employer must be eligible and willing to support you.

Like you mentioned, do I really need to have two years experience in the NOC to apply for this program? As I mentioned, I am lacking 1 month of experience to be full 1 year. So do I still have a chance with this option?

 

[Naturgrl]

Like you mentioned, do I really need to have two years experience in the NOC to apply for this program? As I mentioned, I am lacking 1 month of experience to be full 1 year. So do I still have a chance with this option?

You need to meet requirements or you won’t be nominated. I was giving you OINP options.

 

[mai1995]

You need to meet requirements or you won’t be nominated. I was giving you OINP options.

Thank you, I will keep in mind. But for now, I don't have much time left because my pgwp will expire. It prevents me to continue to work for 1 more year for OINP option. Do you have other options for me to stay in Canada and continue to work except returning to school?

 

[Naturgrl]

Thank you, I will keep in mind. But for now, I don't have much time left because my pgwp will expire. It prevents me to continue to work for 1 more year for OINP option. Do you have other options for me to stay in Canada and continue to work except returning to school?

You would need a LMIA and then apply for closed work permit.

 

[mai1995]

You would need a LMIA and then apply for closed work permit.

So do you know if Labor Market Benefit Plan (LMBP) is the same as LMIA?