PGWP extension online or paper apllication?

[salmaniut]

Hi,
I didn't get my full 3 years PGWP because of my passport validity. Now I renewed my passport. And trying to apply for extension of my PGWP in online. However, the online system doesn't allow me to apply.

Anyone applied for PGWP pls help and share your experience

 

[kristianvassilev]

To all people, who are in same situation. Following is the process explained that helped me get my PGWP for remaining 2 Years.

1. Request Letter (Very Important): http://bit.ly/PGWP_Extension_Request_Letter
I used this template when applying for extension.

2. Make sure, you pay the PGWP application fee as well as $100 additional fees before you send your application.

3. You have to send your documents to "Unit 555" not Unit 202.

4. Overall Processing time for my entire application was 4 months.

5. Application Kit:

a. Document Checklist: Required

1. Tick following options under ALL APPLICANTS: IMM5710, IMM5556.
2. Tick following options under WORK PERMIT: Passport, Current Immigration Document.

b. IMM5710: Required

Answers for some important questions:

1. I am applying for one or more of the following:
* An Initial work permit or a work permit with a new employer
2. Under "Details of Intended Work in Canada" Section,
Select What type of work permit are you applying for: Post Graduation Work Permit
Leave all other sections blank.
3. Under "Employment" section,
Mention your current work experience in first box. It's enough.
4. Under "Background Information",
Select "Yes" for "Have you previously applied to enter or remain in Canada?".
Add following line in box "*d)".
APPLIED FOR POST GRADUATION WORK PERMIT ON "Old PGWP Date". PERMIT ISSUED WITH VALIDITY UPTO "PGWP Expiry Date".

c. Attach photocopy of first page, last page of your Passport, PGWP and Official Receipt.

6. Use the fastest possible delivery service, I used Canada Post from Toronto. They charged me $55 and took 3 days to deliver the package to Vegreville.

From another thread by goldencanada.

I'm in the same boat. I guess some people do apply online (as just graduating students) and using letter of explanation to explain their situation.
I think paper application would be better though. Unfortunately unlike the online one you can't follow it and get e-mails right away.

 

[juarezse]

What if I am already working? Should I be honest and write it down in the application too?
I got my permit around Aug 2015 but it was only granted until FEB 2017 due to my passport expiry date.