Applying for open work permit after open PGWP has expired

[PurtiDesai]

My open PGWP expired in May 2022. After that I had to come back to India as I couldnt renew it or was unable to get bridging work permit. I am also awaiting my PR approval and I'm an eligible candidate for CEC and FSWP class in the Express Entry pool. In order to improve my score for PR, I need to have more Canadian work experience. Can I apply for open work permit to go back and work in Canada again?

 

[scylla]

My open PGWP expired in May 2022. After that I had to come back to India as I couldnt renew it or was unable to get bridging work permit. I am also awaiting my PR approval and I'm an eligible candidate for CEC and FSWP class in the Express Entry pool. In order to improve my score for PR, I need to have more Canadian work experience. Can I apply for open work permit to go back and work in Canada again?

Unfortunately you do not qualify for an open work permit. There was a public policy in place that allowed some PGWP holders to extend their work permits but this public policy ended on December 31st.

 

[PurtiDesai]

Thanks for your response scylla, I understand your point. Although I was reading this article which says I can apply for work permit within 18 months of expiry ... Can you please explain this as well?

Here's the link : https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/work-canada/permit/post-graduation-work-permit-holders/apply-outside-canada.html

specifically in the "who can apply" section^

 

[scylla]

Thanks for your response scylla, I understand your point. Although I was reading this article which says I can apply for work permit within 18 months of expiry ... Can you please explain this as well?

Here's the link : https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/work-canada/permit/post-graduation-work-permit-holders/apply-outside-canada.html

specifically in the "who can apply" section^

Read what is at the very top of the page. You must apply by December 31, 2022. This date has passed.

 

[PurtiDesai]

OH yes, makes sense... thanks so much So currently, being in India, my only option is to wait for PR approval?

 

[scylla]

OH yes, makes sense... thanks so much So currently, being in India, my only option is to wait for PR approval?

The other option would be to secure a job offer in Canada and for your employer in Canada to obtain an approved LMIA so that you can come to Canada on a closed work permit.

 

[PurtiDesai]

Sounds about right, but I have also heard that the whole process of LMIA is both - tedious and expensive, where can I find more info on this? Also, will an employer be willing to go through this extensive process to hire someone overseas? I'm confused