+1(514) 937-9445 or Toll-free (Canada & US) +1 (888) 947-9445

Extending PGWP after renewing Passport

Jun 9, 2015
2
0
Hi everybody,

So I extended my passport and it is time now to extend my PGWP to the full three years (it already said on the PGWP that I can extend it after renewing the passport). However, in the questionnaire, I get stuck with the question that asks me if I have Labour Market Impact Assessment

Follow are my Answers to the Questionnaire:

What would you like to do in Canada
Work

How long are you planning to stay in Canada
Temporarily - more than 6 months

What is your current country/territory of residence? If you are presently in Canada, you should select Canada.
Canada

What is your current immigration status in Canada?
Worker

Does one of the following apply to you?
I am subject of a removal order that is unenforceable
I applied for a study or work permit before entering Canada which was approved, but not issued at a port of entry; or
I am a primary or secondary student with visitor status in Canada; or
I am a visiting or exchange student with visitor status in Canada; or
I am a student who has completed a program of study that is a prerequisite to my enrolment at a designated learning institution with visitor status in Canada; or
I applied for permanent residence to an office in-Canada and was determined to be eligible for permanent resident status (first stage approval).

No

Do you have a written job offer
Yes

What is your province of destination?
British Columbia

Which situation best describes your work situation?
None of the above

Do you have a Labour Market Impact Assessment issued by Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)?
No

Then, I get the following message: You cannot apply at this time. You must have a Labour Market Impact Asssessment issued by Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC).

What should I do??
 

jubear

Hero Member
May 1, 2015
573
71
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
Hichem Aichour said:
Anyone can help me with this issue??
Hi Hichem,

You would be best served by choosing student as your current immigration status. If you choose worker the system will definitely ask for LMIA. You currently have an open PGWP that is LMIA exempt. I suggest you follow the same process like you did after graduation.

Cheers!