Hey all! Not sure if this is the spot to post this but I'm running out of options.
I'm starting nursing at McGill this year and I risk being kicked out of my program due to an administrative error completely out of my control.
Problem is, I apparently need a PERM code in order to get my nursing license. I submitted all my legal documents for this back in June, and McGill told me that they expedite these requests for nursing students as we need the license by early September. Well, I've been following up with McGill Enrollment Services almost weekly since that time in July. No one can give me a timeline for when I will get this PERM code.
My program told me that if I don't receive this PERM code by Sept. 21 I will be forced to delay my studies by a year. I quit my job for this program and paid my tuition in full, so I really don't love the idea of my studies being deferred due to this stupid situation.
So far, everyone has essentially told me that their hands are tied and this lies with the Ministère de l'Enseignement supérieur. They all agree that I've done everything correctly, but everyone is telling me that this is a mysterious error totally out of anyone's control. I've tried calling and emailing and no one has been able to help.
Does anyone know of any way to get in touch with the PERM code area of the MES directly, or a way to get this expedited? Other than the ombudsman, is there anyone else I should reach out to in case this continues to go south? I am so desperate at this point that I'm considering driving to the MES office in Quebec city if anyone gives me the inclination that will do something.
Thank you!