2 years PGWP extension for PNP candidates

[SSGarg]

Hi everyone, under the new policy of extension of PGWP by 2 years, can we apply for PNP now and get the notice of interest letter from Alberta if we live in Alberta? There are other requirements also like support letter from province and employment letter etc but I have question that are we eligible now to get that letter and upload it? Please help.!!

 

[Naturgrl]

Hi everyone, under the new policy of extension of PGWP by 2 years, can we apply for PNP now and get the notice of interest letter from Alberta if we live in Alberta? There are other requirements also like support letter from province and employment letter etc but I have question that are we eligible now to get that letter and upload it? Please help.!!

There is no policy to extend PGWPs. In fact, the government just ended PGWP extensions. The new policy is to extend work permits for PNP nominees. The new policy is for those Alberta PNP candidates who were in the system prior to the announcement and who have work permits expiring in 2024 or expired in 2024 to get a support letter. You don’t ask for it. Alberta officials send it to you if eligible. So if you are not even an approved provincial candidate or nominee then you are not eligible.

From the site,
The ‘Temporary Public Policy to Facilitate Work Permits for Prospective Provincial Nominee Program Candidates’ signed with the Federal government applies to Alberta Opportunity Stream and Rural Renewal Stream nominee applicants who:

• were waiting for a final decision on their application as of August 26, 2024, and who held a valid work permit with an expiry date between May 7 and December 31, 2024, at the time of application
• had their application declined between May 7 and August 26, 2024, on the sole basis that their work permit had expired in 2024

Applicants cannot apply to participate in this initiative. The AAIP will complete an initial assessment to determine which nominee candidates are eligible.