Should I extend my PGWP or wait until I apply for PR?

[bonus]

My PGWP will expire on September 2014. I can still extend it for one more year, since CIC gave me 2 years because of my previous passport. I plan to apply for PR through CEC, but I still need to do the IELTS, probably in 2 weeks or next month because I just sent the application. Should I extend my PGWP now? or should I focus on PR application first. I plant to apply for it through a lawyer.

 

[bonus]

my work contract just ended. If I apply for another job, might the PGWP be an issue? I dont know even know if I should focus on job hunting or immigration. This stress is killing me

 

[gladaki]

my work contract just ended. If I apply for another job, might the PGWP be an issue? I dont know even know if I should focus on job hunting or immigration. This stress is killing me

I dont why you see connection between PGWP and CEC PR application. you can do both at the same time. If i were you I will apply for PGWP and Apply for PR if I am eligible. And applying through lawyer or ur self is your own choice..

 

[cecbear]

Did you already have one year work experience? If yes, what do you worry about

 

[umairq00]

Please note that the PGWP is a one time opportunity and it cannot be renewed. Please check the last point under the following quote from the CIC website:

You are not eligible for the Post-Graduation Work Permit Program if you:

. study in a program that is less than eight months long
. participate in a Canadian Commonwealth Scholarship Program funded by the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade (DFAIT)
. participate in a Government of Canada Awards Program funded by DFAIT
. receive funding from the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA).
. participate in the Equal Opportunity Scholarship, Canada-Chile
. participate in the Canada-China Scholars Exchanges Program
. participate in the Organization of American States Fellowships Program
. participate in a distance learning program either from abroad or from within Canada or
. have previously been issued a Post-Graduation Work Permit following any other program of study.

CIC web link:

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/study/work-postgrad-who.asp

bonus, if you have a one year full-time Canadian work experience, you can apply under the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) stream. Check details under:

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/cec/index.asp


Your second option is to use the Opportunities Ontario-PNP stream under the category that applies to you:

http://www.ontarioimmigration.ca/en/pnp/OI_PNPSTUDENTS_APPLY.html

Also, PGWP is an open work permit. So you can work for any employer - this won't be an issue.

Good luck!