Hey guys, I don't know if this is the correct forum for this, but I was wondering if anyone applied for an extension to their PGWP while waiting for a decision on their to TR to PR decision.
A quick rundown of my situation:
Applied to French Speaking Int'l graduates stream in September 2021 and I received my AOR in February 2022. Haven't heard anything since.
My PGWP expires on February 2023, so last week I applied for an OWP extension for TR to PR applicants. When accepted this should extend my OWP until December 2024.
Today I received a letter from IRCC titled "WP-EXT only except PGWP". The letter states that my OWP extension application was received, and that I am authorized to continue working under the same conditions until January 2023 (120 days after the application was made) or until a decision is made for my OWP extension, whichever comes earlier.
I got quite a few questions, so I'd really appreciate your input
- The title of the letter has me a little confused. Does "Except PGWP" mean this email does not apply to me? Or did I screw up somewhere along the application?
- The grace period provided in the letter is earlier than when my actual work permit expires (from Feb to Jan). Did I cut my time short, or do I still go by the date on my PGWP?
- Do I have to leave the country come February 2023 if nothing changes? Processing times say that I should be able to get my OWP in time, but I know how unreliable they are.
- Finally, the following excerpt from the letter has me concerned "This extended period of work is authorized as per subsection 186(u) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations. If you leave Canada before a decision is made on your application, you will no longer be authorized to continue working." I was assuming since I have my valid PGWP that this would not be not applicable to me, does anyone know?
Thanks in advance!