Post Graduate Work Permit Processing Time (PGWP)

[Sam123Smr]

Hi, so since applying for OHIP will need the work permit (pgwp), and pgwp takes time, I'm just curious how other people apply for it?

You cannot till you have the hard copy.

 

[gabeblamo]

You cannot till you have the hard copy.

thank you!

 

[rachit023]

Can we apply for OHIP after receiving PGWP without full time job?

 

[Sam123Smr]

Can we apply for OHIP after receiving PGWP without full time job?

No. you have to show them a letter that the job is full-time & permanent.. It was not worded properly in my case and they made me to go there 3 times. Also the validity of your permit should be more than 6 months

 

[ndoan95]

No. you have to show them a letter that the job is full-time & permanent.. It was not worded properly in my case and they made me to go there 3 times. Also the validity of your permit should be more than 6 months

Thank you for the answer. My job is full time and permanent, but it seems that the "permanent" condition of the job is rather very strick. Is it true that the job must be permanent to have OHIP? I am still waiting for my PGWP (submitted on June 8), and I had started working right after submitting my PGWP application.

 

[Sam123Smr]

Thank you for the answer. My job is full time and permanent, but it seems that the "permanent" condition of the job is rather very strick. Is it true that the job must be permanent to have OHIP? I am still waiting for my PGWP (submitted on June 8), and I had started working right after submitting my PGWP application.

It has to be permanent. If you go to Service Ontario they will give you an instruction sheet. There are particular words which have to be mentioned in your letter from the employer. If your employer can give you a letter in the same format then they will not ask you any questions.

 

[josh29]

Hi everyone, anymore updates on PGWP approvals? I applied on May 25th and haven’t received anything yet. Thanks.

 

[ndoan95]

It has to be permanent. If you go to Service Ontario they will give you an instruction sheet. There are particular words which have to be mentioned in your letter from the employer. If your employer can give you a letter in the same format then they will not ask you any questions.

Thank you!

 

[josh29]

Update: New processing time is now 168 days.

 

[UBC 2017]

Hi everyone, anymore updates on PGWP approvals? I applied on May 25th and haven’t received anything yet. Thanks.

Same May 25th, nothing yet. I've seen a couple on 20th and 21st approved already.

 

[ksachdev]

Hello all,

PGWP
Application Date: May 28, 2022
Temp permit received: May 31, 2022
Approval: pending

One weird thing about my application is that it is not visible in CIC portal for a few weeks now. I tried to add manually but no results. I called support at 1888 242 2100, luckily got connected and confirmed that application is still in process. But I could not confirm why it is not visible in portal as the call dropped. Haven't had a chance to connect again. When I still call the same number, I can check my status through the self-service option and it stays that a decision has not been made.

I just wanted to confirm if anyone else had faced this issue before and was able to add an application to the portal by other means.

Thank you!

 

[Posi]

Any June applicants still waiting or has been approved?

 

[ashucan]

Any June applicants still waiting or has been approved?

Applied on May 17th, still waiting.

 

[josh29]

Any June applicants still waiting or has been approved?

I think they are still on may applications, as I applied late may and haven't gotten anything yet.

 

[Posi]

I think they are still on may applications, as I applied late may and haven't gotten anything yet.

Yhh, I’m guessing they might be getting to Mid-June applicants late November at least