Hello all,
I am in a tricky situation and would like to have some advices.
In 2008 I have finished my BSc, I applied for the Post Graduation Work permit.
I work part time for about half year and I could not find any job in 2009. So I decided to go back school in the fall of 2009. I am finishing my degree end of this year (Dec 2011). However, my Post Graduation Work Permit already expired this May.
Few Weeks ago I have applied for PR under Canadian Experience Class as a research assistant.
Currently I am holding an off-campus work permit and I stay in Alberta.
Now my question is:
I will finish my study by end of Dec 2011. Do I have to return my off-campus work permit in Jan 2012?? Or, can I still use this off-campus work permit to work for 90 days before I return it.
What I notice, is that I have 90 days to use this off-campus work permit to work full time if I have applied for the Post Graduation Work Permit. Now as I cannot apply for the PGWP again, and I am not sure if this rule also applies to the Temporary Work Permit case. I am confused as I have an adviser at school who told me that I can use this off-campus work permit to work full time for about 90 days after Dec for my case. But I do not seem to find such a rule on the immigration website. I am also not sure if it is within a gray area. Any thoughts?
Thanks so much.
I am in a tricky situation and would like to have some advices.
In 2008 I have finished my BSc, I applied for the Post Graduation Work permit.
I work part time for about half year and I could not find any job in 2009. So I decided to go back school in the fall of 2009. I am finishing my degree end of this year (Dec 2011). However, my Post Graduation Work Permit already expired this May.
Few Weeks ago I have applied for PR under Canadian Experience Class as a research assistant.
Currently I am holding an off-campus work permit and I stay in Alberta.
Now my question is:
I will finish my study by end of Dec 2011. Do I have to return my off-campus work permit in Jan 2012?? Or, can I still use this off-campus work permit to work for 90 days before I return it.
What I notice, is that I have 90 days to use this off-campus work permit to work full time if I have applied for the Post Graduation Work Permit. Now as I cannot apply for the PGWP again, and I am not sure if this rule also applies to the Temporary Work Permit case. I am confused as I have an adviser at school who told me that I can use this off-campus work permit to work full time for about 90 days after Dec for my case. But I do not seem to find such a rule on the immigration website. I am also not sure if it is within a gray area. Any thoughts?
Thanks so much.