Applying to TS2023 - Turkish Worker(PGWP Holder)

[Mcan93]

Hello Everyone,

I have a significant question regarding obtaining a 3-year work permit under the TS2023 program.

I completed my studies in Canada and currently hold a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) valid until August 2025. I'm actively pursuing permanent residency (PR), but the eligibility criteria have very high score requirements. My concern is that I may not obtain PR before my PGWP expires in August 2025. As a potential solution, I'm considering applying for the TS2023 program. This program offers a 3-year work permit to individuals from Turkey or Syria who are in Canada, regardless of their current visa status (tourist, student, worker). If approved, I would receive a 3-year work permit.

My question is, if I apply for TS2023 and receive a work permit that's valid until November 2026, could there be any potential issues? To the best of my knowledge, I can hold both the PGWP and TS2023 work permit until they expire. In the unlikely event that the Canadian government introduces a program granting PR for PGWP holders(something like "TR to PR for PGWP Holders"), I would also be eligible (although I understand that this is a long shot).

What are your thoughts on this situation? Do you believe it's worthwhile for me to apply for TS2023 while still holding a PGWP? I appreciate any responses and insights.

Thank you

 

[Mcan93]

Any thoughts?

 

[scylla]

Hello Everyone,

I have a significant question regarding obtaining a 3-year work permit under the TS2023 program.

I completed my studies in Canada and currently hold a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) valid until August 2025. I'm actively pursuing permanent residency (PR), but the eligibility criteria have very high score requirements. My concern is that I may not obtain PR before my PGWP expires in August 2025. As a potential solution, I'm considering applying for the TS2023 program. This program offers a 3-year work permit to individuals from Turkey or Syria who are in Canada, regardless of their current visa status (tourist, student, worker). If approved, I would receive a 3-year work permit.

My question is, if I apply for TS2023 and receive a work permit that's valid until November 2026, could there be any potential issues? To the best of my knowledge, I can hold both the PGWP and TS2023 work permit until they expire. In the unlikely event that the Canadian government introduces a program granting PR for PGWP holders(something like "TR to PR for PGWP Holders"), I would also be eligible (although I understand that this is a long shot).

What are your thoughts on this situation? Do you believe it's worthwhile for me to apply for TS2023 while still holding a PGWP? I appreciate any responses and insights.

Thank you

Ultimately it's really impossible for anyone to answer this question since we don't know what IRCC will do in the future. My two cents is that TR to PR was a one-time deal, but anything is possible. If you read the requirements for the old TR to PR program, you will see there was no requirement to actually be holding a PGWP to apply. So if that is your main question, suggest you read through the old requirements in detail.

If you are worried about not getting PR by the time your PGWP expires, then it probably makes sense for you to take advantage of an opportunity to get a longer open work permit.

But again, ultimately your call. No one can really advise you on this since we don't know IRCC's future plans.

 

[canuck78]

Hello Everyone,

I have a significant question regarding obtaining a 3-year work permit under the TS2023 program.

I completed my studies in Canada and currently hold a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) valid until August 2025. I'm actively pursuing permanent residency (PR), but the eligibility criteria have very high score requirements. My concern is that I may not obtain PR before my PGWP expires in August 2025. As a potential solution, I'm considering applying for the TS2023 program. This program offers a 3-year work permit to individuals from Turkey or Syria who are in Canada, regardless of their current visa status (tourist, student, worker). If approved, I would receive a 3-year work permit.

My question is, if I apply for TS2023 and receive a work permit that's valid until November 2026, could there be any potential issues? To the best of my knowledge, I can hold both the PGWP and TS2023 work permit until they expire. In the unlikely event that the Canadian government introduces a program granting PR for PGWP holders(something like "TR to PR for PGWP Holders"), I would also be eligible (although I understand that this is a long shot).

What are your thoughts on this situation? Do you believe it's worthwhile for me to apply for TS2023 while still holding a PGWP? I appreciate any responses and insights.

Thank you

This was really for people who were affected by the earthquake. It appears as though you were in Canada studying during the earthquake and have significant time left on your PGWP. Are you trying to get another year on your WP so it expires in 2026?