OINP application is in assessment state and PGWP is expiring end of this month

[narenchowdary31]

Hi,
I am posting this behalf of one my cousin. As title says his PGWP expiring end of this month and his OINP application is under assessment. What are his next steps? Can he apply for a work permit to buy some time or better to apply a visitor visa?

thank you in advance.

 

[narenchowdary31]

Any help would be highly appreciated.

 

[Miss bee]

Hi,
I am posting this behalf of one my cousin. As title says his PGWP expiring end of this month and his OINP application is under assessment. What are his next steps? Can he apply for a work permit to buy some time or better to apply a visitor visa?

thank you in advance.

If your cousin’s Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) application is still in the assessment stage and his Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) is expiring at the end of this month, here are the immediate steps he can consider:
1. Apply for a Visitor Record: To maintain his legal status in Canada, he can apply for a visitor record before his PGWP expires. This change in status would allow him to stay in Canada while waiting for the outcome of his OINP application, but it does not permit him to work. He would need to stop working once his PGWP expires.
2-Restoration of Status (if he misses the deadline): If he is unable to submit any application before his PGWP expires, he may still apply to restore his status within 90 days of expiry. However, during this period, he would not be permitted to work until his status is restored.

Applying for a visitor record is generally the simplest way to maintain status while waiting on his OINP nomination decision. Once his OINP application is approved and he has the nomination certificate, he can submit his PR application and can all for Closed work permit application with help of employer and PNP work permit support letter.

Once your cousin receives his nomination through the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP), he can apply for a closed (employer-specific) work permit if his employer has provided a valid job offer and, if required, a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) or an LMIA exemption.

Step 1: Obtain Supporting Documents from Employer
• LMIA-Exempt Job Offer: If the job is LMIA-exempt (e.g., through the International Mobility Program or an approved Provincial Nominee Program category), the employer must submit the job offer through the IRCC Employer Portal and pay the compliance fee. The employer will then provide a job offer number that will be required for the work permit application.

Step 2: Prepare the Work Permit Application

Your cousin can apply either online or at a Visa Application Center (VAC), depending on his location. He’ll need to include the following documents:
• Nomination Certificate from the OINP
• Job Offer Letter from the employer
• LMIA or LMIA-exempt job offer number from the employer
• Proof of Nomination: Some provinces issue a letter specifically for work permit support, which helps with LMIA-exempt applications.
• Personal Identification Documents: Passport, previous permits, and any additional documents as required by IRCC.
• Completed Work Permit Application Forms (IMM 5710 or the appropriate form based on his location)

Once approved, he’ll receive a closed work permit tied to his employer, allowing him to work while awaiting his PR application outcome.

 

[narenchowdary31]

If your cousin’s Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) application is still in the assessment stage and his Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) is expiring at the end of this month, here are the immediate steps he can consider:
1. Apply for a Visitor Record: To maintain his legal status in Canada, he can apply for a visitor record before his PGWP expires. This change in status would allow him to stay in Canada while waiting for the outcome of his OINP application, but it does not permit him to work. He would need to stop working once his PGWP expires.
2-Restoration of Status (if he misses the deadline): If he is unable to submit any application before his PGWP expires, he may still apply to restore his status within 90 days of expiry. However, during this period, he would not be permitted to work until his status is restored.

Applying for a visitor record is generally the simplest way to maintain status while waiting on his OINP nomination decision. Once his OINP application is approved and he has the nomination certificate, he can submit his PR application and can all for Closed work permit application with help of employer and PNP work permit support letter.

Once your cousin receives his nomination through the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP), he can apply for a closed (employer-specific) work permit if his employer has provided a valid job offer and, if required, a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) or an LMIA exemption.

Step 1: Obtain Supporting Documents from Employer
• LMIA-Exempt Job Offer: If the job is LMIA-exempt (e.g., through the International Mobility Program or an approved Provincial Nominee Program category), the employer must submit the job offer through the IRCC Employer Portal and pay the compliance fee. The employer will then provide a job offer number that will be required for the work permit application.

Step 2: Prepare the Work Permit Application

Your cousin can apply either online or at a Visa Application Center (VAC), depending on his location. He’ll need to include the following documents:
• Nomination Certificate from the OINP
• Job Offer Letter from the employer
• LMIA or LMIA-exempt job offer number from the employer
• Proof of Nomination: Some provinces issue a letter specifically for work permit support, which helps with LMIA-exempt applications.
• Personal Identification Documents: Passport, previous permits, and any additional documents as required by IRCC.
• Completed Work Permit Application Forms (IMM 5710 or the appropriate form based on his location)

Once approved, he’ll receive a closed work permit tied to his employer, allowing him to work while awaiting his PR application outcome.

thank you much @Miss bee for your detailed response. Are there any options for open work permit or in case employer doesn’t want to support?

 

[scylla]

thank you much @Miss bee for your detailed response. Are there any options for open work permit or in case employer doesn’t want to support?

Isn't the employer supporting the OINP application? If so, they should be willing to support the open work permit. Can your cousin talk to the employer?

 

[narenchowdary31]

Isn't the employer supporting the OINP application? If so, they should be willing to support the open work permit. Can your cousin talk to the employer?

Thank you @scylla for your response. Employer did not provided any support explicitly to OINP. He has close to 2 years of experience in his field which made him to get his OINP invitation.

 

[scylla]

Thank you @scylla for your response. Employer did not provided any support explicitly to OINP. He has close to 2 years of experience in his field which made him to get his OINP invitation.

Which stream did he apply under?

 

[narenchowdary31]

Which stream did he apply under?

I think, Human Capital tech draw.

 

[Dmedeiros1]

Step 1: Obtain Supporting Documents from Employer
• LMIA-Exempt Job Offer: If the job is LMIA-exempt (e.g., through the International Mobility Program or an approved Provincial Nominee Program category), the employer must submit the job offer through the IRCC Employer Portal and pay the compliance fee. The employer will then provide a job offer number that will be required for the work permit application.

Hi Miss bee, is this job offer number required if I still have some days left on my PGWP?

Extend a temporary worker’s permit - Canada.ca

"What you need to do before the temporary worker can apply to extend or change their permit
Before they can apply to extend or change their work permit,

• if you need an LMIA, you need to apply for a new LMIA from Employment and Social Development Canada
• if you don’t need an LMIA, you need to
  • submit a new offer of employment, and
  • pay the employer compliance fee

Find out if you need an LMIA.

When you don’t need to pay the fee or submit an offer of employment
You don’t need to submit an offer of employment if

• the worker you hire has an open work permit, or
• you’re exempt from the employer compliance process"