Post Graduate Work Permit Processing Time (PGWP)

[teresaliu0125]

Can spouse be able to get visitor extension while going with me for flagpoling?
Also please let me know when you will get any update in your account.

Hi there, I just got updated information today. Both PGWP and SOWP are approved. Waiting for more than 100 days! Good luck to you.

 

[Harvey1234]

Hey any update in your account? Did you get any result?

Hey. No! still no update. I’ll try to call cic tmr

 

[Konok keya]

Hi there, I just got updated information today. Both PGWP and SOWP are approved. Waiting for more than 100 days! Good luck to you.

Congratulations! Just want to know did you apply with your job offer letter for your spouse OWP?
And did you upload transcript with degree completion letter? I didn't upload transcript that's why kinda tensed!
Thanks for sharing.

 

[Konok keya]

Hey. No! still no update. I’ll try to call cic tmr

Hope you'll get your approval soon.

 

[teresaliu0125]

Congratulations! Just want to know did you apply with your job offer letter for your spouse OWP?
And did you upload transcript with degree completion letter? I didn't upload transcript that's why kinda tensed!
Thanks for sharing.

Yes, I applied my spouse's WP with my job offer letter. I also uploaded three pay slips later via web form.
I didn't upload transcript. Just the completion letter.

 

[Sosu1]

In better news I had my PGWP approved -

Applied on 27th June,
Reviewed and Approved 1st of October,
valid for 3 years.

I'll get that additional information together and reapply for my husband.

Good luck to everyone who is still waiting.

did you take 2 year diploma course or (1+1 ) year certificate course?

 

[Djendoian83]

Hey guys.
I'm a single applicant, applied online for PGWP on July 23. I did a PhD program in a public school, applied with a valid study permit and within the 90 days of completion letter. Today makes 82 days! They started reviewing my eligibility on Thur (Oct 11th). I was hoping to receive the approval on Thur or the day after on Fri. Still no update. The status went back to submitted, and "we are reviewing whether you meet the eligibility requirements".

I looked at previous posts in the forum and realized people normally get their approval the same day or the day after IRCC start reviewing the eligibility. Could you advise if you have any comment or experience the same situation. Thank you.

Applied June 16 with spouse; reviewed October 13; Approved October 15

 

[Konok keya]

Applied June 16 with spouse; reviewed October 13; Approved October 15

For your spouse you applied OWP?
Congratulations!

 

[Harvey1234]

I called cic and the agent said that my application was approved on Fri.

Applied online: July 23
Received an update: Oct 12
Approved: Oct 12

Best of luck to you all.

 

[Anna2016]

I applied for my pgwp on 11 October, seriously wondering if to leave the country for a vacation while I wait, still have a valid study permit...thoughts?

 

[azteker]

Can we apply for jobs before we get the permit?

 

[Anna2016]

Can we apply for jobs before we get the permit?

Yes once u have graduated as you are on an implied status

 

[azteker]

Yes once u have graduated as you are on an implied status

Won't the employers require me to hold the permit in a job interview?

 

[kritik]

Applied: August 9, 2018
Eligibility Review: October 16, 2018
Approved: October 16, 2018

 

[kritik]

I applied for my pgwp on 11 October, seriously wondering if to leave the country for a vacation while I wait, still have a valid study permit...thoughts?

I traveled to the US and back multiple times for work while I was waiting for my PGWP; never had a problem at the border (and unlike you, I didn't even have a valid study permit any more).

CIC's guidance on this is pretty clear. Just make sure that you have a valid eTA/TRV (as applicable) when you return, and proof that you have applied for the PGWP.