Permanent Residence Options - PGWP Expiring

[Farazahsheikh]

Hello everyone,

I’m looking for advice on my options for permanent residence in Canada as my Post-Graduate Work Permit (PGWP) is expiring in less than 8 months and in kind of a desperate situation right now.

My Background:

• Education: Undergraduate diploma in Business from Quebec.
• Work Experience: Working as a Business Service Representative (customer service) since late 2022 (2 years of experience). However, this is a TEER 4 job, so I don’t qualify for Express Entry.
• Current Situation: I moved to Alberta last year hoping to transition into a technical role and gain 1 year of experience for the Alberta Tech Pathway, but unfortunately, that hasn’t worked out. Still working in the same company under NOC 64409.
• Language Proficiency: IELTS General score of 8.5 overall (Bands: 9 Listening, 9 Reading, 7.5 Writing, 8.5 Speaking).

My Questions:

1. What PR pathways might be available for me given my situation?
2. Are there any provincial programs (PNP) that could work in my case? I am open to relocate again.
3. Is there a way to extend my status in Canada while I explore PR options?

Any advice or guidance would be greatly appreciated!

Thank you in advance.

 

[Naturgrl]

1. AAIP rural stream. You would need job offer in rural Alberta community and community endorsement. However you may need skilled job offer. Read the rules and requirements.
2. Not really. You don’t have skilled work experience for Express Entry nor a job offer with designated employer or employer willing to support nomination.
3. Not without a job offer with approved LMIA.

 

[Farazahsheikh]

1. AAIP rural stream. You would need job offer in rural Alberta community and community endorsement. However you may need skilled job offer. Read the rules and requirements.
2. Not really. You don’t have skilled work experience for Express Entry nor a job offer with designated employer or employer willing to support nomination.
3. Not without a job offer with approved LMIA.

Thanks for your response.

So no hope for me it seems other than AAIP?

 

[Naturgrl]

Thanks for your response.

So no hope for me it seems other than AAIP?

Not really because you don’t have skilled work experience and not eligible for CEC if only have 8 months left. Also you don’t have a job offer in another province in a field that is selected like healthcare or trades. IT really is dead. So your only option is AAIP Rural Stream because not even eligible for tech pathway because it is through EE. Not eligible for AOS either.

 

[Farazahsheikh]

Not really because you don’t have skilled work experience and not eligible for CEC if only have 8 months left. Also you don’t have a job offer in another province in a field that is selected like healthcare or trades. IT really is dead. So your only option is AAIP Rural Stream because not even eligible for tech pathway because it is through EE. Not eligible for AOS either.

Thank you.

I am considering AAIP and Rural Community Immigration Pilot. However, I am a little concerned about settlement funds as I recently had a few emergency expenses and do not have a lot of savings. Do I need to have $12,069 (since we're 3 - I will also be applying for my wife and daughter) with 6 months worth of bank statements available when I apply under this stream or can I apply with whatever I have in my bank and then update IRCC with an updated balance a few months into my PR application?

 

[Naturgrl]

Thank you.

I am considering AAIP and Rural Community Immigration Pilot. However, I am a little concerned about settlement funds as I recently had a few emergency expenses and do not have a lot of savings. Do I need to have $12,069 (since we're 3 - I will also be applying for my wife and daughter) with 6 months worth of bank statements available when I apply under this stream or can I apply with whatever I have in my bank and then update IRCC with an updated balance a few months into my PR application?

Read through the requirements again about settlement funds. Do you have a job offer? What community do you have community endorsement in? FYI - there are only 950 being approved in 2025 with over 1100 in the pool now so get your job offer and endorsement in ASAP.

https://www.alberta.ca/aaip-processing-information#jumplinks-4

 

[Farazahsheikh]

Read through the requirements again about settlement funds. Do you have a job offer? What community do you have community endorsement in? FYI - there are only 950 being approved in 2025 with over 1100 in the pool now so get your job offer and endorsement in ASAP.

https://www.alberta.ca/aaip-processing-information#jumplinks-4

I am working on that right away. Applying to several jobs as we speak in all the eligible communiities. The reason I asked about settlement funds is because that is one of my weak points, and I wouldn't want all this effort to go to waste if I do end up getting a job offer but do not meet the requirement for settlement funds right away considering we have to show past bank statements.

Also, I believe you're referring to AAIP, however I am trying more for the Rural Community Immigration Pilot.

I really do appreciate your help and guidance!

 

[Naturgrl]

I am working on that right away. Applying to several jobs as we speak in all the eligible communiities. The reason I asked about settlement funds is because that is one of my weak points, and I wouldn't want all this effort to go to waste if I do end up getting a job offer but do not meet the requirement for settlement funds right away considering we have to show past bank statements.

Also, I believe you're referring to AAIP, however I am trying more for the Rural Community Immigration Pilot.

I really do appreciate your help and guidance!

Then for RCIP you need the settlement funds. Make sure job offer is with a designated employer so employer sends it to the community for approval. Good luck.