Long scenario but interesting ... do have a look!
I have a similar case as
CripplingYogi194. My PGWP expired on 1st May 2020 and I applied for an extension ( Open work permit) on April 27th, 2020 and since then I was on implied status. I was working full time since NOV 2019 and my employer agreed to help me with the LMIA and they applied for my LMIA on May 8th, 2020 and that was also pending. ( Note: My agent updated my open work permit to a closed one by sending an LMIA application number to CIC ( Web firm I think) and I was waiting for a close work permit now. ... Still, on the implied status and one fine day I got an invitation to Apply under CEC class as I completed my 1-year experience in Skill level B job( Oct 2020). Still no update on the close work permit or LMIA.
I started gathering documents to submit my PR file and then in November my LMIA got approved, I informed my employer about the invitation and I don't need that LMIA anymore( good people, they agreed to give it to someone else and also gave me the employment letter for 1-year experience).
Submitted PR file - Inland CEC on Dec 17th. and now I wanted/needed a BOWP. My agent again submitted all documents related to PR in the webform and paid the fees for BOWP fees ( explanation is given that I filed PR and now eligible for BOWP). no response till 1 week, one more web form ... again waiting. Time passed, & I passed medicals and given biometrics and then I received a rejection on Jan 21st, 2021 on my work permit stating that I am not eligible for BOWP and I haven't applied for PR and I don't reside in Canada ( clearly they didn't check the 2 web forms sent by us).
PS: My PR application is 21% complete to date.
Sent a reconsideration request to look into my case for BOWP and waiting, sitting at home idle and praying to god.
And my question after this Katha, can I apply for the new PGWP for 18th months as I fit in that criteria of new rules ?? any help, comments, insights are welcome. I am already in the early stages of becoming a female Devdas. I am just trying to be fun. please help.