Passport Expires and hence PWGP

[harrypal90]

I was supposed to get PGWP until Feb 2017

My Indian passport expires in June 2016. As per rule I cannot extend my passport earlier than 1 year of expiry so not before June 2015.

CIC says I have to first obtain a new passport with a new expiry to be eligible for the remaining portion of PGWP..

Can anyone suggest how this can work?

 

[scylla]

Once you have your new passport, you will have to apply for the remainder of your PGWP.

 

[harrypal90]

Any clue how I can go about doing that? Is there a URL/link that I shud go through for steps?

Besides, any word on surety of getting the remainder of the PGWP or there are chance of rejection for whatever reason?

 

[dastanmo]

To renew your PGWP you have to apply by paper (that's what I found out from the CIC call center). Here is the link to the instructions of applying for PGWP by paper -

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/applications/extend-worker.asp

Make sure you include a cover letter explaining your situation - PGWP initially issued to passport expiry and now you want to apply for its extension.

Also, remember to sign your application form by hand - I had sent my PGWP extension application first in August but it got returned because I signed my name electronically. Have re-sent my application in October but unfortunately the processing time for renewing PGWP is very long so I'm still waiting for an answer...

 

[harrypal90]

Thanks dastanmo!!!!
You're a gem