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A recent tweet from Immigration Minister Sean Fraser regarding the PGWP extension has brought a sigh of relief to the PGWPs that have expired since September 20, 2021.
Post-Graduation Work Permits (PGWPs) that expired between
September 20, 2021, and December 31, 2022, might qualify for a single PGWP
extension.
The eligible start date of the previously announced PGWP
extension was moved from January 2022 to September 2021 by Immigration Minister
Sean Fraser.
Anyone who owns a PGWP that is about to expire will benefit
from the new policy. The main aim of the change is to accommodate Canadian
Experience Class (CEC) applicants who haven't had the chance to submit an Express Entry application
since September 21, 2021. To deal with the backlog of immigration applications,
Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) paused draws for these
applicants, who are frequently PGWP holders. Plans are on to resume the draws
from July 6, 2022.
PGWPs typically only last one time. However, the new policy
will enable eligible PGWP holders to apply for a new open work permit with a
maximum 18-month validity duration.
Despite the announcement in April, specifics on how to apply
are still awaited. International graduates of full-time programs can obtain an
open work permit for three years.
The current holders of PGWPs, who are currently witnessing
the expiration of their documents, are finding themselves in a risky situation.
Without clarity on revised extensions and how to apply for them, they may need
to exit Canada till paperwork gets in order.
Each year, tens of thousands of PGWP holders receive
permanent residency. With the years of study and work they have put in while
studying in Canada, they are presumed to be well integrated into the Canadian
labour market. More than 88,000 PGWP owners changed their status to permanent
residents in 2021.
According to the government, this policy might help over
50,000 people.
Schedule a Free Work Permit Consultation with the SAAB Immigration.