Seeking Advice on Transitioning from PGWP to PR as a Creative Professional

[user0s0]

Hello everyone,

I'm reaching out for guidance on transitioning from a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) to Permanent Residency (PR) in Canada. My PGWP expires in March 2025, and I'm unsure about eligibility due to my current work situation.

Background:
I've worked in Multimedia Design and Development (MMDD) since 2021, focusing on digital content creation, web design, and marketing. However, securing stable employment has been challenging, with mostly short-term contracts and freelance work.


Additionally, I've been involved in the music industry for over five years and recently expanded my work in this area. Music is my passion, and I aim to make a greater community impact through my work.

Questions:

1. Eligibility criteria for MMDD and music industry professionals (musicians, artists, etc.) for PR.
2. Options if I don't meet Express Entry requirements.
3. Extending my work permit: feasibility and approach.
4. PR pathways opening up if I secure stable employment before permit expiration.
5. Recommended next steps and documentation preparation.

If you've experienced a similar situation or have relevant resources, I'd appreciate your insights. I'm open to further discussion.

Thank you for your time and support!

Best regards

@legalfalcon

 

[Naturgrl]

Have you done any research on Express Entry and PNP programs? EE is based on age, education, work experience.

1. Look up your NOC. Do you have a year of work Canadian experience. Foreign experience?
2. PNPs
3. Not possible unless you get ITA for Express Entry or get a LMIA from employer with closed work permit.
4. Not sure what your question is. It is EE or PNPs.
5. Do some research of programs. IELTS. TEF? ECAs?

 

[iSaidGoodDay]

Hello everyone,

I'm reaching out for guidance on transitioning from a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) to Permanent Residency (PR) in Canada. My PGWP expires in March 2025, and I'm unsure about eligibility due to my current work situation.

Background:
I've worked in Multimedia Design and Development (MMDD) since 2021, focusing on digital content creation, web design, and marketing. However, securing stable employment has been challenging, with mostly short-term contracts and freelance work.


Additionally, I've been involved in the music industry for over five years and recently expanded my work in this area. Music is my passion, and I aim to make a greater community impact through my work.

Questions:

1. Eligibility criteria for MMDD and music industry professionals (musicians, artists, etc.) for PR.
2. Options if I don't meet Express Entry requirements.
3. Extending my work permit: feasibility and approach.
4. PR pathways opening up if I secure stable employment before permit expiration.
5. Recommended next steps and documentation preparation.

If you've experienced a similar situation or have relevant resources, I'd appreciate your insights. I'm open to further discussion.

Thank you for your time and support!

Best regards

@legalfalcon

That's a lot of lack of research. Do the homework that the other comment suggested and then we can help. We don't know what your CRS to begin with.

 

[scylla]

Hello everyone,

I'm reaching out for guidance on transitioning from a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) to Permanent Residency (PR) in Canada. My PGWP expires in March 2025, and I'm unsure about eligibility due to my current work situation.

Background:
I've worked in Multimedia Design and Development (MMDD) since 2021, focusing on digital content creation, web design, and marketing. However, securing stable employment has been challenging, with mostly short-term contracts and freelance work.


Additionally, I've been involved in the music industry for over five years and recently expanded my work in this area. Music is my passion, and I aim to make a greater community impact through my work.

Questions:

1. Eligibility criteria for MMDD and music industry professionals (musicians, artists, etc.) for PR.
2. Options if I don't meet Express Entry requirements.
3. Extending my work permit: feasibility and approach.
4. PR pathways opening up if I secure stable employment before permit expiration.
5. Recommended next steps and documentation preparation.

If you've experienced a similar situation or have relevant resources, I'd appreciate your insights. I'm open to further discussion.

Thank you for your time and support!

Best regards

@legalfalcon

Given the high level nature of your questions, I think you would be best to hire an immigration lawyer to assist you.