PGWP expired, went back for Masters

[komostati]

Hi folks,

I couldn't find a similar case on the forum so here is my short straight to the point question:

• I finished my undergrad in Ottawa in 2014
• Got my post graduate work permit, couldn't find "real job", permit expired in 2017
• Moved to Montreal and got a study permit (till June 2019) to finish Masters in Computer Engineering

Now the study permit ends in June:

• Option 1: Apply to CSQ through the PEQ : But I will not have a status after June 2019. So should I stay on tourist visa until the I get the PR ?-assuming everything goes well, that's about 15 months of "tourisitng"!
• Since I can't get another PGWP, is there any way I can obtain anther kind of work permit or some legit status other than tourist visa ?

I've been here for a while, a solution is needed!

Thanks guys

 

[TIRATH67]

Hi, sorry to hear about your situation. LIMA is the only option for you, if you want to stay in Canada as worker. There are really good chances you will get a job, because of your Master Degree. Good Luck.

 

[komostati]

Hi, sorry to hear about your situation. LIMA is the only option for you, if you want to stay in Canada as worker. There are really good chances you will get a job, because of your Master Degree. Good Luck.

Thank you ! Will be working on the LMIA then. Much appreciated!

 

[PR guy]

Hi folks,

I couldn't find a similar case on the forum so here is my short straight to the point question:

• I finished my undergrad in Ottawa in 2014
• Got my post graduate work permit, couldn't find "real job", permit expired in 2017
• Moved to Montreal and got a study permit (till June 2019) to finish Masters in Computer Engineering

Now the study permit ends in June:

• Option 1: Apply to CSQ through the PEQ : But I will not have a status after June 2019. So should I stay on tourist visa until the I get the PR ?-assuming everything goes well, that's about 15 months of "tourisitng"!
• Since I can't get another PGWP, is there any way I can obtain anther kind of work permit or some legit status other than tourist visa ?

I've been here for a while, a solution is needed!

Thanks guys

Hi, did you have any issues getting a new study permit after your PGWP expired? How long was it issued for? Did you provide a bank statement showing that you can pay for your tuition? Sorry for the many questions. I'm also in the same boat and trying to get a study permit to extend my stay in Canada