Post Graduate Work Permit Processing Time (PGWP)

[sanode]

Guys, for PGWP those who applied in Jan, 2019, do we need to give biometrics if we are applying from within Canada?

 

[Muche]

Guys, for PGWP those who applied in Jan, 2019, do we need to give biometrics if we are applying from within Canada?

just include incase they might need it, to avoid chances of refusal, i just include it in my application. If they dont need it they refund it back .

 

[sanode]

just include incase they might need it, to avoid chances of refusal, i just include it in my application. If they dont need it they refund it back .

How? I have already submitted it without biometrics. How to do this?

 

[sanode]

Has anyone applied for PGWP in December 2018 or January 2019.
I applied it on 3 January, 2018.

How much time do you think it will take?

Did you apply it with biometrics? It seems it is mandatory to provide biometrics from Jan 1st. If you did it then how and where did you give your biometrics?

 

[sanode]

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/visit/biometrics.asp

For online or paper applications

• You can only give your biometrics after you get a letter from us that tells you what to do.

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/visit/biometrics.asp

If you apply in Canada
You don’t have to give your biometrics until 2019, when the biometrics collection service is established in Canada.

 

[k_k_1689]

I applied on 29 Oct.

So, they didn't even start processing? That's like 16 days since they posted they are working on Oct 21st applications. My granny is faster than IRCC.

 

[NewAspire]

So, they didn't even start processing? That's like 16 days since they posted they are working on Oct 21st applications. My granny is faster than IRCC.

Status is still showing as 'Submitted'.

 

[k_k_1689]

Status is still showing as 'Submitted'.

They should hire more officers. I have a job offer and am waiting for the work permit. I applied on Nov 2nd. I mean pretty slow for a first world country.

 

[vivivivi555]

I also have a job offer awaiting, and the start date has already been delayed...I applied on Nov.8th, and currently still no progress...

 

[k_k_1689]

I also have a job offer awaiting, and the start date has already been delayed...I applied on Nov.8th, and currently still no progress...

They didn't even process any application for a week from Dec 30 to Jan 6th. I also doubt if they are processed any for the next week.

 

[lightspeed97]

Processing time is now 76 days. Strongly considering flagpoling at this point

 

[k_k_1689]

Processing time is now 76 days. Strongly considering flagpoling at this point

All should consider flagpoling. The online process is sloppy.

 

[lightspeed97]

All should consider flagpoling. The online process is sloppy.

I’m planning on flagpoling monday instead of submitting an online app.

I’ve read up on it and you don’t need a US visa and you are TRV exempt so long as you have a study permit valid and only go to the US

 

[manudeep73]

I’m planning on flagpoling monday instead of submitting an online app.

I’ve read up on it and you don’t need a US visa and you are TRV exempt so long as you have a study permit valid and only go to the US

Mu suggestion is , you should go on Wednesday or Thursday , instead of Monday . coz usually they are busy in the starting and end of week ..We are also thinking to go for flagpolling because they refused my husband's SOWP Extension (stated the we did not submit employer job letter from spouse though we submitted pay stubs and well explained job letter)after 84 days of waiting and now his permit will expire in February and we don't want to take the risk

 

[lightspeed97]

@manudeep73 sorry to hear about the refusal.

Thanks as well for the suggestion The border I have in mind is open for flagpoling Monday - Thursday 12-7pm and Saturday 9-5 . I think if we are able to get there by 12 noon on monday when they open we should be fine , but maybe i’ll consider going on Tuesday