Guys I need help, I was entitled to a 3 year PGWP but because of passport expiry I was given only 1 year. Now I have a new passport and my PGWP is expiring in June. Am I eligible to apply under this policy or should I apply on paper to extend my PGWP?
Help! I don't want to risk getting my application refused.
I have the same situation before, due to my passport expiration, I only got 1 year PGWP in 2018. After I received a new passport in 2019, I am able to extend my PGWP for 2 more years. You need to explain in the letter that you only receive 1 year PGWP because the expiry date of the old passport, and why you are eligible for the extension. If you apply under this policy, the maximum you will get is only 18 months extension. However, the process under this policy seems pretty fast, my one only took 9 days after submission, but not sure how long it will take for the PGWP extension.
Also 1 more difference. The extension of PGWP was added 2 years on top of my first PGWP. However, the new open work permit I got approved is counted based on 3 days after my submission, which will expire in 18 months started from this March.