Extend Post-Graduate Work Permit

[jason111]

Hi, is there anyone knows if I need to extend my PGWK do I need LMO(Labour market opinion)? Coz on this forum, I saw some fellow mentioned LMO when they want to extend work permit, plus the extended work permit isn't guaranteed?

Mine gonna expire in 2 years. I am kinda worry if I can get PR prior to it expires so that I don't need extend it. The checklist from CIC only need job offer and some regular stuff. Please let me know, thanks.

 

[Misun]

As per my experience, you need LMO to extend your PGWP.

I know this because I just got a refusal letter for my work extension application and the letter stated that they could not approve as I requested without a valid LMO and Confirmation from Human Resources and Skills Development Canada.

You still have 2 years left so my advise to you is to apply for PR at least a year in advance or talk to your employer and get a positive LMO for your PGWP extension.

Good luck!

 

[jason111]

Thanks, Misun. I already started to apply. So you mean LMO is I need ask my employer to write a letter for me and then I need to send it to HRSDC to get a positive LMO? What do you mean positive or negative? Thanks again.

 

[PMM]

Hi

Thanks, Misun. I already started to apply. So you mean LMO is I need ask my employer to write a letter for me and then I need to send it to HRSDC to get a positive LMO? What do you mean positive or negative? Thanks again.

No, your employer applies to HRSDC for the LMO, not you. S/he doesn't have to advertise if you are on a PGWP. See: http://www.hrsdc.gc.ca/eng/workplaceskills/foreign_workers/fwp_forms.shtml

 

[jason111]

Hi

No, your employer applies to HRSDC for the LMO, not you. S/he doesn't have to advertise if you are on a PGWP. See: http://www.hrsdc.gc.ca/eng/workplaceskills/foreign_workers/fwp_forms.shtml

Hi, a bit confusion here. The link only says NOC O,C,D and some other streams. My job belong to NOC B, I didn't really see that class. Also, extended work permit isn't guaranteed? It all depends on CIC judgement? THanks.

 

[rjessome]

If you still have 2 years left on your PGWP, do NOT have your employer apply for an LMO now. Have them apply about 6 months before your current permit expires.

 

[jason111]

If you still have 2 years left on your PGWP, do NOT have your employer apply for an LMO now. Have them apply about 6 months before your current permit expires.

Okay, thanks so much. I am just worried present CEC processing time.