PLEASE ADVICE ME URGENTLY

[Sugarvanilla]

I just realized that I may have made a mistake by continuing work even after my OCWP expired. I did a post grad program for 8 months and it also required a 7week work placement at the end which I did. After the work placement the company decided to keep me on contract till the end of the year(ie July- December). I decided not to apply for PGWP and instead renew my study permit and get an advanced 2years diploma course where my credits would be transferred and I would then be able to apply for a PGWP and be eligible to get 3 years on it. My OCWP expired along with old study permit July 30 2013 nd I renewed the study permit till 2015 but in error didn't renew my OCWP now my new program ends in April 2014 and I started in January 2014 then I can apply for PGWP but I am afraid. Will CIC discover that I worked from July -December on an expired OCWP?? Will this affect my application? If I am asked for employment record in the application is it safe to only put the placement duration and leave out the continued work with the company after that??? Please help me I need advice. I also decided not to file taxes yet so far.

 

[albrye]

The process of obtaining permanent residence is very thorough indeed. CIC asks for NOA, tax forms and if there are any flags in your application, they will most likely ask for additional documentation. If you said that your worked with an expired work permit (assuming you did not get paid under the table) that this might be an issue that might require cic to ask for tax information for that year. But then again working without proper authorization is both a problem for you and even a bigger problem for the company if you get audited. I ll say you need to see a lawyer to answer this question and if you think it is a good idea to apply, apply with the aid of a lawyer because your situation is not ordinary.

 

[jes_ON]

I just realized that I may have made a mistake by continuing work even after my OCWP expired. I did a post grad program for 8 months and it also required a 7week work placement at the end which I did. After the work placement the company decided to keep me on contract till the end of the year(ie July- December). I decided not to apply for PGWP and instead renew my study permit and get an advanced 2years diploma course where my credits would be transferred and I would then be able to apply for a PGWP and be eligible to get 3 years on it. My OCWP expired along with old study permit July 30 2013 nd I renewed the study permit till 2015 but in error didn't renew my OCWP now my new program ends in April 2014 and I started in January 2014 then I can apply for PGWP but I am afraid. Will CIC discover that I worked from July -December on an expired OCWP?? Will this affect my application? If I am asked for employment record in the application is it safe to only put the placement duration and leave out the continued work with the company after that??? Please help me I need advice. I also decided not to file taxes yet so far.

So - fear over past mistakes leads you to consider covering up and making even bigger mistakes... This may sound harsh, but you have to STOP digging yourself in deeper and deeper... Decide whether or not you are going to play by the rules (which includes taking responsibility to learn them). If you straighten up now, you might have a chance. Keep on this path tho, and you'll end up banned from the country.

1. If I correctly understand what you have written, you did 8 months in a post grad program, transferred the credits to a 2 year diploma program, and then studied for another 4 months (January 2014-April 2014). This is only 1 1/2 years of study, not 2, which does not make you eligible for a 3-year PGWP. You'll likely be able to get a PGWP for either 1 or 1 1/2 years.

2. If you lie on CIC applications about employment, and they do find out, you could be banned for misrepresentation.

3. If you received a T4 from your employer, your work has already been reported to the CRA. They are not immigration police, they are not going to check your work permit. But they can be worse... And since you will have to provide tax documents for your PR application, best to get square with the CRA now, it will cost more later...

Going to see a lawyer is not a bad idea. But - your mistake is in the past (I hope). Get everything sorted out going forward, file your taxes and stay on the right path for the next couple of years, and - no guarantees - but chances are no one will notice or care about an earlier mistake.

 

[Johnny31]

So - fear over past mistakes leads you to consider covering up and making even bigger mistakes... This may sound harsh, but you have to STOP digging yourself in deeper and deeper... Decide whether or not you are going to play by the rules (which includes taking responsibility to learn them). If you straighten up now, you might have a chance. Keep on this path tho, and you'll end up banned from the country.

1. If I correctly understand what you have written, you did 8 months in a post grad program, transferred the credits to a 2 year diploma program, and then studied for another 4 months (January 2014-April 2014). This is only 1 1/2 years of study, not 2, which does not make you eligible for a 3-year PGWP. You'll likely be able to get a PGWP for either 1 or 1 1/2 years.

2. If you lie on CIC applications about employment, and they do find out, you could be banned for misrepresentation.

3. If you received a T4 from your employer, your work has already been reported to the CRA. They are not immigration police, they are not going to check your work permit. But they can be worse... And since you will have to provide tax documents for your PR application, best to get square with the CRA now, it will cost more later...

Going to see a lawyer is not a bad idea. But - your mistake is in the past (I hope). Get everything sorted out going forward, file your taxes and stay on the right path for the next couple of years, and - no guarantees - but chances are no one will notice or care about an earlier mistake.

Right on!

 

[Sugarvanilla]

The school provides you a letter saying you have completed the requirements for a two year diploma but I will clarify some more. No I plan to file my taxes but just not right now since I'm afraid. Will service canada report this to immigration since I have received an ROE and a copy goes to them as well? It was a legitimate job not paid ndet the table. Please what do I do when I need to apply for PGWP? I really appreciate your feedback so far thank you

 

[jes_ON]

The school provides you a letter saying you have completed the requirements for a two year diploma but I will clarify some more.
I understand this, but you also have to provide your dates of attendance.

No I plan to file my taxes but just not right now since I'm afraid.
Well, you have 1 more month to file, before you are considered late. If you owe any money, penalties will begin to accrue after April 30.

Will service canada report this to immigration since I have received an ROE and a copy goes to them as well? It was a legitimate job not paid ndet the table.
Not likely. But of course it is there if someone wants to look for it.

Please what do I do when I need to apply for PGWP?
Not sure what you're asking - follow the instructions, or go see a lawyer.