Massive guidance update from IRCC

[bongoman]

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/service-delivery/coronavirus/temporary-residence/study-permit.html

Highlights
-No rejection of applications due to missing requirements due to covid.
-Perpetual 90 day extension for additional documents request.
-No rejection of pgwp application for missing letters of completion.
-No rejection of SP extension due to missing letters of enrollment.
-Lots of other stuff!

 

[tyagifever]

Hey any updates for existing pgwp holders whose visa is expiring soon and are not able to complete a year of work ex? Can one still apply to extend in that situation?

 

[scylla]

Hey any updates for existing pgwp holders whose visa is expiring soon and are not able to complete a year of work ex? Can one still apply to extend in that situation?

No exceptions at this time for expiring PGWPs.

If you want to stay and work longer, you need a job offer and approved LMIA from an employer so that you can change your status to a closed work permit.