Do you hope to extend your stay in Canada after your PGWP expires?
You can;
(1) Visitor Record Renewal:
Apply for a Visitor Record at least 30 days before your PGWP expires! Typically valid for six months, it’s your key to extending your stay. Remember, timelines may vary and unfortunately with this option you can’t work.

(2) Open Work Permits and LMIA:
Considering a different type of Open Work Permit? Consult with your employers to explore the option of applying for an LMIA for your role. Obtaining an LMIA for a closed work permit, though it’s time- consuming, involves costs and limits you to a single employer, it could be your ticket to stay longer in Canada.

(3) Bridging Open Work Permit (BOWP) for
PR Applicants:
Actively explore all pathways to apply for PR before your PGWP expires. With a PR application submitted before your PGWP expires, you would be eligible to apply for Bridging Open Work Permit (BOWP) ! Keep working in Canada while waiting for IRCC ‘s final decision. Available for those under Express Entry, PNP, Quebec Skilled Workers, or the Agri Food Pilot Program...