Extending Post Graduate Work Permit Options - EE

[joelthakkar]

Hi Newbie here,


What are the options to extend the post graduate work permits ? I researched online and found that International Students Can Extend PGWP in only following cases :

1) They have got PNP and are waiting for Federal PR Processing which usually takes 12-15 months but if they have only 4 months left on their work permit, they can apply.

2) They have qualified for CEC and created Express Entry Profile but the score is less so they are yet to receive an Invitation to Apply. (and 4 months are left in PGWP)

Is the above 2 scenarios correct ? Is there any other scenario where students can extend their work permit ? For example in positive LMIA assessment or any other ?

Also, till what time is the BOWP valid ? What happens if candidate doesn't receive the ITA in EE even after bein inside the pool for 1 year ? Can candidate apply for EE again (assuming with 1 more yr exp, candidate will get more points and better change for ITA)..and apply for BOWP again ?

Thanks!

 

[ams1135]

You need to receive ITA and then AOR to apply for BOWP. There is no extension for PGWP.
You should do little more research.

 

[joelthakkar]

You need to receive ITA and then AOR to apply for BOWP. There is no extension for PGWP.
You should do little more research.

oh..ok..thus, if candidate is still waiting for ITA and work permit is expiring in 4 months..any options ?

 

[kryt0n]

oh..ok..thus, if candidate is still waiting for ITA and work permit is expiring in 4 months..any options ?

Unless you get an ITA and submit your application, no.

 

[scylla]

If your employer can obtain an approved LMIA, then you can apply for a closed work permit based on that.