I had completed a 4 year Bachelor program in Canada and hence was eligible for a 3 year Post-grad Work permit (PWGP) but I had only received one for 2 years since my passport was expiring after 2 years. I had applied for a renewal of my PGWP a month ago but my application was returned to me along with the following letter:
This refers to your application for a Work Permit received August 26th, 2014.
An application to change conditions or extend your stay in Canada can only be considered as having been made if it is made on the prescribed forms and if it is accompanied by the required fees and all supporting documents. The entire application package is being returned to you for the following reason(s):
[X] You did not complete all of the required fields on your application.
We cannot take any action in your case until such time as you resubmit your entire application with a copy of this letter and the following item(s):
[X] You must sign your application form.
[X] Your status in Canada is/was valid until 18th September 2015.
Now my queries:
1) I had *not* signed the application form by hand, rather I had just electronically typed my name in the Signature box while I was filling out the forms. Is that the reason why my application was returned? I had applied by paper since the Call center people tell me that the online system would recognize that I have already been issued a PGWP and won't allow me to apply for any other/renewal through the online system.
2) My current work permit is valid until September 2015. Is it too early to apply for a PGWP renewal? I thought since it is a PGWP, I could apply any time for a renewal. I just can't think of a reason as to why they mentioned about my status expiring on September 2015.
3) I had already paid once for this application online and had included a receipt with my application package. Since my application was returned, can I just send the same receipt with this application or do I need to pay again and send the new receipt?
Thank you so much for reading my post and would really appreciate your help.
This refers to your application for a Work Permit received August 26th, 2014.
An application to change conditions or extend your stay in Canada can only be considered as having been made if it is made on the prescribed forms and if it is accompanied by the required fees and all supporting documents. The entire application package is being returned to you for the following reason(s):
[X] You did not complete all of the required fields on your application.
We cannot take any action in your case until such time as you resubmit your entire application with a copy of this letter and the following item(s):
[X] You must sign your application form.
[X] Your status in Canada is/was valid until 18th September 2015.
Now my queries:
1) I had *not* signed the application form by hand, rather I had just electronically typed my name in the Signature box while I was filling out the forms. Is that the reason why my application was returned? I had applied by paper since the Call center people tell me that the online system would recognize that I have already been issued a PGWP and won't allow me to apply for any other/renewal through the online system.
2) My current work permit is valid until September 2015. Is it too early to apply for a PGWP renewal? I thought since it is a PGWP, I could apply any time for a renewal. I just can't think of a reason as to why they mentioned about my status expiring on September 2015.
3) I had already paid once for this application online and had included a receipt with my application package. Since my application was returned, can I just send the same receipt with this application or do I need to pay again and send the new receipt?
Thank you so much for reading my post and would really appreciate your help.
