I have searched a lot on what options I currently have and I have come to the conclusion that there is no feasible option available to me. Please correct me if I am wrong and if you have any past experience or knowledge, please provide some guidance. Thank you!
I have my post-graduate work permit which will expire on the 16th of December and I have applied for ONIP (International Student Stream) on the 1st of September 2020. I am currently awaiting the nomination.
I spoke with an ONIP representative over the phone and she told me that since my ONIP is an Employer Job Offer - International Student Stream, I should maintain the job throughout the completion of the PR process.
So here is the bigggg issue. Postgraduate work permits cannot be extended. I can extend it and have a rejection just to buy time but I don't know if it will be worth it.
- If I get the nomination in time before my PGWP expires, I read that I can apply for an employer-specific work permit which will cost the employer a compliance fee. I work for a crown corporation, so I doubt they will do it. One option down?
https://www.cic.gc.ca/english/work/apply-who-permit-result.asp?q1_options=1i&q2_options=2c&q3_options=2c_iii
- I was thinking that as soon as I get the nomination, I will submit the PR paper-based application and wait for the AIR (approved in principle)
https://www.canada.ca/en/services/immigration-citizenship/helpcentre/glossary.html#approved but then I will be dependent on how long they process it and since it is paper-based, it might take a lot of time. I require the AIR to be able to apply for a Bridging Open Work Permit (BOWP). The second option is not feasible?
https://www.canada.ca/en/services/immigration-citizenship/helpcentre/glossary.html#approved
Should I just forget about the nomination?