Post Graduate Work Permit Processing Time (PGWP)

[Walle_007]

Does anyone have applied for BOWP and knows the processing time for it? My PGWP expiring soon.

 

[TK2020]

I applied on may 13 without biometrics still waiting

I applied in-land on May 4, 2020 with no biometrics and still waiting.

 

[Neerja.k]

May 9th without biometrics, inland from Toronto as well. No updates.

Some people applied without biometrics after me and already got their PGWP's, so I believe a bunch of IRCC agents are processing bulk-applications. Example: 10 agents get to process 20 applications between April 1st and 10th while another 10 are processing from the 10th to the 20th, hence, if the second team is faster applicants who applied later will get their PGWP sooner. This is just a theory though, how IRCC actually works it's a mystery.

It'd be good to get at Reddit AMA with an IRCC worker to get a better understanding of how they process applications

Applied May 22 without biometrics
No updates yet
Looks like its random

 

[Randp]

Applied on 28th May without biometrics
No updates so far ...
So kindly keep posted if anyone sees any updates on their apps
Thank u

 

[Sri5956]

Anyone waiting for PGWP who applied in march 2020?
I've applied on march 11, waiting since then
haven't given biometrics

 

[rohinislm98]

Congrats! When did you eligibility review start? Have you called them or sent any webform?

Hey there,
Yes, I called them alot like almost everyday. My eligibility review started on the 15th and application got approved on the 16th

 

[rohinislm98]

Congrats! Did you apply only for you? I mean, did you apply for spouse's OWP as well? (If you don't mind to answer.)

Nope, Have been a student in Canada since 2015 - did undergrad and then went on to do one year post grad diploma. Only applied for myself and I got the 3 years

 

[rohinislm98]

I'm glad to hear that it worked out for you in the end man Best of luck on your new job!!

Thank you so much! I'm sure all your applications will be approved very soon. Keep your head up guys Good news is coming soon

 

[pratikpadwal3368]

Nope, Have been a student in Canada since 2015 - did undergrad and then went on to do one year post grad diploma. Only applied for myself and I got the 3 years

Congrats. Did you provide them any job offer letter which falls under an essential worker?

 

[JALT]

Some people applied without biometrics after me and already got their PGWP's, so I believe a bunch of IRCC agents are processing bulk-applications. Example: 10 agents get to process 20 applications between April 1st and 10th while another 10 are processing from the 10th to the 20th, hence, if the second team is faster applicants who applied later will get their PGWP sooner. This is just a theory though, how IRCC actually works it's a mystery.

I have been thinking this as well. The agent processing the PGWP for rohinislm98 must not have any kids or dogs etc. hanging around them at home distracting them.

I applied 28 April inland, no biometrics - still waiting for them to make a start.

 

[JASPRET]

Anyone waiting for PGWP who applied in march 2020?
I've applied on march 11, waiting since then
haven't given biometrics

I applied on 18 March. Its all 6 months now but not any update yet.

 

[olero3]

I applied 28th of February and provided biometrics 31st of march. Applied from Oman. Still no updates.

 

[Sri5956]

I applied on 18 March. Its all 6 months now but not any update yet.

I got the approval today
192 days.. Applied on March 11
without biometrics

 

[Aniljha]

I got the approval today
192 days.. Applied on March 11
without biometrics

When. Your eligibility check started brother

 

[Sri5956]

When. Your eligibility check started brother

just one hour back started receiving emails regarding updates from CIC. So today
PS: the last update I received was for my biometrics on march 12