Hello everyone,
I'm in a difficult situation and unfortunately, I didn't seek professional assistance regarding my Study permit, which I recently discovered is expiring on May 30th, 2023. I have been unemployed since April 11th, and it has become extremely challenging to afford rent and other expenses without a job for such a long period. Back in April, I received my final grades and assumed I had enough time to apply for a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) and be on implied status to work while waiting for my application. However, on May 28th, when I attempted to download the last document required for my PGWP application (letter of completion), it was still marked as "pending." Unfortunately, this means I can no longer work while my PGWP application is being processed, as my study permit has expired. Consequently, I now need to pay the $605 restoration fee and will be unable to work during the waiting period, which could be up to 5 months. It's uncertain how I will manage to afford rent during this time, considering my monthly rent is $1,000.
I recently received an email confirming the approval of my graduation, and I can now download my letter of completion. I am also awaiting the availability of my official transcript for pickup from my university. Once I have all the required documents, I intend to apply for the PGWP as soon as possible. However, I have noticed on the IRCC website that the processing time for a paper application is 15 days, while online applications take up to 139 days. It is crucial for me to obtain my PGWP as quickly as possible, so that I can legally work again and afford my rent. Additionally, I am concerned about my passport, which expires on November 20th this year. Currently, I do not have sufficient funds to apply for a passport extension, but I expect to have the necessary funds in approximately four weeks, thanks to the financial support of a close friend. Can somebody tell me what their experience was applying online or on paper? I heard that with shipping and stuff it'll cost me $100 extra to apply on paper, which is a lot on top of the $605 restoration plus the $200 i have to pay for my passport renewal and shipping for that is probably another $100
I would greatly appreciate any assistance or advice regarding my situation. Thank you.
I'm in a difficult situation and unfortunately, I didn't seek professional assistance regarding my Study permit, which I recently discovered is expiring on May 30th, 2023. I have been unemployed since April 11th, and it has become extremely challenging to afford rent and other expenses without a job for such a long period. Back in April, I received my final grades and assumed I had enough time to apply for a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) and be on implied status to work while waiting for my application. However, on May 28th, when I attempted to download the last document required for my PGWP application (letter of completion), it was still marked as "pending." Unfortunately, this means I can no longer work while my PGWP application is being processed, as my study permit has expired. Consequently, I now need to pay the $605 restoration fee and will be unable to work during the waiting period, which could be up to 5 months. It's uncertain how I will manage to afford rent during this time, considering my monthly rent is $1,000.
I recently received an email confirming the approval of my graduation, and I can now download my letter of completion. I am also awaiting the availability of my official transcript for pickup from my university. Once I have all the required documents, I intend to apply for the PGWP as soon as possible. However, I have noticed on the IRCC website that the processing time for a paper application is 15 days, while online applications take up to 139 days. It is crucial for me to obtain my PGWP as quickly as possible, so that I can legally work again and afford my rent. Additionally, I am concerned about my passport, which expires on November 20th this year. Currently, I do not have sufficient funds to apply for a passport extension, but I expect to have the necessary funds in approximately four weeks, thanks to the financial support of a close friend. Can somebody tell me what their experience was applying online or on paper? I heard that with shipping and stuff it'll cost me $100 extra to apply on paper, which is a lot on top of the $605 restoration plus the $200 i have to pay for my passport renewal and shipping for that is probably another $100
I would greatly appreciate any assistance or advice regarding my situation. Thank you.