Post Graduate Work Permit is a great opportunity to work in Canada and is
offered to students who have completed their study program in a DLI (
Designated Learning Institution). Remember that the duration of your Post
Graduate Work Permit depends on the duration of your study program and
the validity of your passport.
You must submit a PGWP application within 180 days of receiving an official
notification of program completion or the day your final marks are released –
whichever is first. The PGWP is an Open Work Permit that allows you to
work full-time or part-time in Canada helping you gain Canadian experience
that is beneficial in the long run especially if you are considering applying for
Permanent Residence.
The PGWP can be extended only when then length of the permit could not be
provided at the time of the application due to the expiry date of the
applicant’s passport, otherwise, you may apply for a visitor status or
Bridging Open Work Permit ( if your Permanent Residence application is in
progress) if you want to continue your stay in Canada.
Although simple, the process of obtaining a PGWP might become
complicated If you have completed programs from different
colleges/universities or if you have received a PGWP of an incorrect duration.
In such cases , you may have to support your application with a detailed
explanation.
For any assistance regarding your PGWP application, please please Book a consultation through Expora Immigration or fill a form at Contact Page and we will get back
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International Students and Skilled Workers in Canada often feel homesick or
suffer a culture shock on their arrival to Canada. This is often due to reasons
such as the weather, lack of social life and peer pressure. Thankfully , the
IRCC offers an option to obtain a Spousal Open Work Permit for your spouse
or common-law partner if you are an international full-time student or a
skilled worker ( NOC 0,A or B) or you are pursuing an inland sponsorship.
The validity of a Spousal Open Work Permit coincides with the validity of the
spouse’s study or work permit.
Your application for a Spousal Open Work Permit must contain your proof of
identity, proof of your spouse’s status in Canada , proof of your relationship
and proof of means of financial support. Some additional documents, letters
and explanations are to be provided to make your application stronger and
minimise your chances of rejection.
Please Book a consultation through Expora Immigration or fill a form at Contact Page if you
are looking to file a Spouse Open Work Permit and need a well-built case.
Labour Market Impact Assessment or LMIA is a document that must be
procured by an employer before higher a temporary foreign worker. The
LMIA is issued by ESDC or the Employment and Social Development
Canada/Service Canada if they are satisfied that the foreign worker indeed is
required to perform the job and that no existing Canadian Citizen or
Permanent Resident qualifies for the job vacancy. Caregivers, Truck Drivers,
and Web designers are amongst the popular LMIA jobs in Canada.
Obtaining a LMIA Based Work Permit is a two-step process. First, it is
mandatory for the employer to obtain a positive LMIA from ESDC/Service
Canada and second is to apply for a Work Permit for the prospective
employee. The Work Permit application is submitted to Immigration
Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).
Work Permits may be based on Skill Types such as the Skilled Work Permits(
NOC 0,A or B) or the Semi-Skilled Work Permits ( NOC C, D). They may also
be based on Wages such as the High Wage Workers or the Low Wage
Workers.
To discuss more about an LMIA or the type of Work Permit you can apply,
Please please Book a consultation through Expora Immigration or fill a form at Contact Page and we
will be glad to assist you from there.
You should apply to extend or change conditions of your current work permit
at least 30 days before its expiry date.
If you apply to extend or change the conditions of your work permit before it
expires, you’re legally allowed to stay in Canada while your application is in
progress. You can continue to work under maintained formerly known as
implied status.
To extend your work permit as a temporary foreign worker, you must
continue to have a positive LMIA. Remember, your PGWP cannot be
extended ( unless under an active public policy issued by IRCC) and you
may have to apply for a Bridging Open Work Permit or Visitor Visa to
maintain your status in Canada.
If you Work Permit has already expired, you may apply to restore it within
90 days of its expiry. If its more than 90 days , you will have to leave
Canada and reapply for a Work Permit from outside Canada. Remember ,
you cannot work in Canada while waiting on the decision of your Work
Permit restoration application.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding work permit extension and
restoration and need assistance in filing such an application, please Book a consultation through Expora Immigration or fill a form at Contact Page .
A bridging open work permit (BOWP) lets you keep working while you wait
for the results of your permanent residence application.
You may be eligible If you applied to any one of the permanent residence
programs : Permanent residence using Express Entry, Provincial Nominee
Program (PNP), Quebec skilled workers, Home Child-Care Provider Pilot or
Home Support Worker Pilot, Caring for children class or caring for people
with high medical needs class and Agri Food Pilot.
It is mandatory to have an AOR or Application Of Receipt of you Permanent
Residence application to apply for a BOWP.
If you are in a situation as mentioned above and need assistance with your
Bridging Open Work Permit , please Book a consultation through Expora Immigration or fill a form at Contact Page .