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PGWP is expiring in Jan, 2023

pratiaqua

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Apr 18, 2022
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My PGWP is expiring in Jan, 2023. I am in pool from last Sept 2021 with CEC score 445. I dont know when CEC draw will be resumed.

I was wondering
a. should I apply for PGWP extension (paper application) and visitor visa together.
b. what if I find full time employer by end of this year, do I need to get LMIA or letter from company is enough for extension ?
c. I am working as a contractor, I have my own business account. Do you think I can provide letter for myself ?
 

Naturgrl

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Apr 5, 2020
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My PGWP is expiring in Jan, 2023. I am in pool from last Sept 2021 with CEC score 445. I dont know when CEC draw will be resumed.

I was wondering
a. should I apply for PGWP extension (paper application) and visitor visa together.
b. what if I find full time employer by end of this year, do I need to get LMIA or letter from company is enough for extension ?
c. I am working as a contractor, I have my own business account. Do you think I can provide letter for myself ?
A. Not eligible unless government changes rules. If you want to stay in Canada and haven’t received ITA or AOR, change status to visitor.
b. need LMIA
c. No.
 

scylla

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Jun 8, 2010
95,881
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Toronto
Category........
Visa Office......
Buffalo
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
28-05-2010
AOR Received.
19-08-2010
File Transfer...
28-06-2010
Passport Req..
01-10-2010
VISA ISSUED...
05-10-2010
LANDED..........
05-10-2010
Can i apply for visitor visa from now ?
It doesn't make any sense to do that now. Way too early. You should wait and hope for a CEC draw. If a CEC draw doesn't happen by the end of December / start of January, then it will make sense to apply to change your status to visitor.
 
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pratiaqua

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Apr 18, 2022
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It doesn't make any sense to do that now. Way too early. You should wait and hope for a CEC draw. If a CEC draw doesn't happen by the end of December / start of January, then it will make sense to apply to change your status to visitor.
how about if i apply for PNP program ? will that nomination help me stay in canada ?
Meanwhile if there's draw for CEC, i can start process for that.
Trying to figure out different ways

Q#2 I am planning to visit india too, do you think it will be good idea to travel in December ?
 

Naturgrl

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Apr 5, 2020
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how about if i apply for PNP program ? will that nomination help me stay in canada ?
Meanwhile if there's draw for CEC, i can start process for that.
Trying to figure out different ways

Q#2 I am planning to visit india too, do you think it will be good idea to travel in December ?
If you are eligible for a PNP program then definitely apply. If you travel in December, make sure you have a valid TRV.
 
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scylla

VIP Member
Jun 8, 2010
95,881
22,134
Toronto
Category........
Visa Office......
Buffalo
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
28-05-2010
AOR Received.
19-08-2010
File Transfer...
28-06-2010
Passport Req..
01-10-2010
VISA ISSUED...
05-10-2010
LANDED..........
05-10-2010

aommnd

Star Member
Apr 6, 2022
117
25
Is there any hope for CEC reopening anytime soon?
I heard rumors of May and June, but thats all, just rumors
475 CRS eligible starting May end, but not seeing any draws ....