Post Graduate Work Permit Processing Time (PGWP)

[Tony16]

Hi Tony,

My friend applied sept 19th and no update still processing, yet I keep seeing everyone posting about getting it after applying in October.

So frustrating.

He sent a web form
And they just said oh it’s processing.

Yeah i know its frustrating eh!

Lets keep ourselves updated

i thought its just me

its been 86 days now

 

[lightspeed97]

If you go to border, make sure you are from Visa exempt country. Else you can't get it from there.

where did you get that from ? As far as I know you only need a valid study permit and passport to flagpole
Since you’re not actually intending to go to the US, they just give you administrative refusal and then send you back to the Canadian side where you apply for the PGWP

 

[khizar95]

where did you get that from ? As far as I know you only need a valid study permit and passport to flagpole
Since you’re not actually intending to go to the US, they just give you administrative refusal and then send you back to the Canadian side where you apply for the PGWP

The points you mentioned also applies. But you also need to be visa exempt. I have called CIC and confirmed.

Also its mentioned on CIC website:
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/helpcentre/answer.asp?qnum=171&top=17

 

[lightspeed97]

The points you mentioned also applies. But you also need to be visa exempt. I have called CIC and confirmed.

Also its mentioned on CIC website:
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/helpcentre/answer.asp?qnum=171&top=17

The procedure described in that link seems different from flagpoling though . I mean unless this is a new thing introduced a few weeks ago , people have been flagpoling from countries that aren’t visa exempt and also no us visa

 

[khizar95]

The procedure described in that link seems different from flagpoling though . I mean unless this is a new thing introduced a few weeks ago , people have been flagpoling from countries that aren’t visa exempt and also no us visa

The procedure described in that link seems different from flagpoling though . I mean unless this is a new thing introduced a few weeks ago , people have been flagpoling from countries that aren’t visa exempt and also no us visa

According to my research, we need to be visa exempt. But you may be right and that's a good thing.

 

[khizar95]

Yahoooo! my application got approved today and I got a 3-year PGWP.
I submitted Oct 13, and it was directly approved Dec 20.

I'm so lucky to study in Canada with official status as a family member of a diplomat (my dad)
1) I was exempt from study permit.
2) I paid domestic fees.
3) I also had the privilege of having an open work permit throughout my study period.
4) House rent-free as our government paid our rent.
5) Received a no objection note from Global Affairs Canada and sent to IRCC and they approved my PGWP.

Now I can relax and enjoy some Netflix

All the best to you guys!

 

[lightspeed97]

According to my research, we need to be visa exempt. But you may be right and that's a good thing.

https://www.mcgill.ca/internationalstudents/work/post-graduation-work-permit

that link is very exhaustive on the procedure . You are right about needing to be visa exempt BUT you are visa exempt if you hold a valid study permit and are crossing back into canada by land after only visiting the US. So we are good

 

[Bains86]

Hello Everyone
I am on visitor visa right now in Canada and my wife is post graduate work permit holder and she is working as a manager right nw means I m fulfilling the requirements for the work permit for myself but question can I go for the flag poling for my work permit ? And if they refused to issue me the work permit at the border so what will be the happen next ? They ll let me enter in the Canada again as a visitor or they ll apply the removal on me ?
Thnx

 

[rejoiceosagie]

Anyone who got approval/eligibility review recently?

My application was accepted on October 13. Really hoping if they can process it before Christmas by 21 Dec.

Application submitted: Oct 16
Eligibility Review: Dec 21
Keeping my fingers crossed for the final decision .

 

[Jillm]

Yeah i know its frustrating eh!

Lets keep ourselves updated

i thought its just me

its been 86 days now

Hello Tony,

which documents did you submit.

He submitted only his final transcript, I’m wondering if he can submit a webform request to include his graduation letter since this seems to be way too long and he’s getting very worried.

 

[Jillm]

I applied June 16. It’s been 75 days. I called 8 times today to able to talk with the agent.

Hello, when did you end up receiving the approval?

 

[rejoiceosagie]

Hello Tony,

which documents did you submit.

He submitted only his final transcript, I’m wondering if he can submit a webform request to include his graduation letter since this seems to be way too long and he’s getting very worried.

I will suggest you include your graduation letter as well via the web form. That way you are sure that you have provided all the relevant documents...

 

[Bukolala]

Pgwp applied for me, wp extension for hubby and TRV for kids
All approved today

Applied 1st oct
Received 2nd oct
Eligibility review 27 dec
Approved 27 dec

I applied on October 3rd and did not hear anything yet.

Finally got it
Pgwp applied for me, wp extension for hubby and TRV for kids
All approved today

Applied 1st oct
Received 2nd oct
Eligibility review 27 dec
Approved 27 dec

 

[rejoiceosagie]

Pgwp applied for me, wp extension for hubby and TRV for kids
All approved today

Applied 1st oct
Received 2nd oct
Eligibility review 27 dec
Approved 27 dec


Finally got it
Pgwp applied for me, wp extension for hubby and TRV for kids
All approved today

Applied 1st oct
Received 2nd oct
Eligibility review 27 dec
Approved 27 dec

Congratulations!! How long did it take to get the approval after your eligibility was reviewed? My status changed to eligibility review since last Friday .

 

[Bukolala]

Congratulations!! How long did it take to get the approval after your eligibility was reviewed? My status changed to eligibility review since last Friday .

Thanks.
I think it took about 45 min.