Post Graduate Work Permit Processing Time (PGWP)

[fakelucio]

Hey guys I applied for my PGWP on March 23, 2020 from vancouver and my application just got approved today. Just hang in there, y’all gonna hear some good news real soon.

Congrats!

 

[Robin1812]

for those who were once asked to submit biometrics, how long did it take IRCC to update your application to reflect that biometrics are not required?

can someone please reply to my question above?

 

[Mann Sandhu]

can someone please reply to my question above?

It will automatically change to "submitted" after 1 month

 

[mike93]

can someone please reply to my question above?

It will automatically change to "submitted" after 1 month

Hey bro, is it a usual case? I don't see any change in my profile even though I've applied in May

 

[Mann Sandhu]

Hey bro, is it a usual case? I don't see any change in my profile even though I've applied in May

Am sister i applied on 28 june and mine was changed to submitted after a month and same with my one friend she applied on 24 June

 

[mike93]

Am sister i applied on 28 june and mine was changed to submitted after a month and same with my one friend she applied on 24 June

Got it, sister Thanks and sorry for the wrong title...

 

[Randp]

Any april or may applicants got any chnage keep posted pl

 

[LuckyandHappy]

Do Biometrics help speed up the process? Some of my friends had Biometrics in the system and there PGWP was approved in a month (applied in May). Friends who didn't have biometrics are still waiting.

I have just received a biometrics letter for my TRV and am wondering if it's worth going to Dubai and home quarantining for 2 weeks if that speeds up the process.
Applied inland 15th May
In India currently. Both PGWP and TRV in process

 

[mike93]

Do Biometrics help speed up the process? Some of my friends had Biometrics in the system and there PGWP was approved in a month (applied in May). Friends who didn't have biometrics are still waiting.

I have just received a biometrics letter for my TRV and am wondering if it's worth going to Dubai and home quarantining for 2 weeks if that speeds up the process.
Applied inland 15th May
In India currently. Both PGWP and TRV in process

My friend is waiting for PGWP since the same date even though he had biometrics... BTW are you able to apply for TRV why your PGWP is in the process?

 

[LuckyandHappy]

I applied to enter as a visitor while the PGWP is still processing as PGWP applicants can work on return. https://www.cic.gc.ca/english/helpcentre/answer.asp?qnum=1309&top=15
I am out of Canada at the moment and can enter, normally live in Canada and have a job in Canada.

 

[Mil.Av]

PGWP Issued 3 years longer than passport expiry!​

Hello everyone,

Hope your guys are doing well in this ongoing pandemic situation. Right now, I am very confused to renew my PGWP and I believe that I have to contact IRCC before submitting my application because my case is different.

Here is my situation:

I completed 3 years advanced diploma last year. So, I was completely eligible and got my PGWP last year with 3 years full validity until July 2022 which was longer than my passport validity! And my current passport valid until March 2021!

That time I thought that might be okay and I have to apply again for my PGWP renewal when I will get my new passport because we know the expiry date of the PGWP permit is linked to the expiry on the passport.

So, recently I got my new passport and will apply the PGWP renewal soon. But I am confused when I saw that CIC mention;

• we’ll only issue you a PGWP that’s valid until your passport expires
• we’ll tell you if you need to extend it to get the full validity

****You can only extend a PGWP if we tell you to.

*But I have full 3 years validity and there are not any remarks that mention I can extend my PGWP!

Here is a couple of points that I figured out:

• If my current PGWP remain valid for 3 years, so I don’t need to apply for an extension! I need to apply for the only TRV in my new passport! As a result, I can save time and money as well!
• If it will be expiring on the current passport expiry, then how I can apply the renewal without the remark! Should I send an explanation with my application?

Before submitting my application, I am looking for your kind advice, experiences, and opinion to avoid more delays in the current lengthy processing time due to the Covid-19 situation.

I will be really grateful if experienced members give their advice and share experiences to process if anyone had a similar situation.


Kind regards.

 

[bongoman]

PGWP Issued 3 years longer than passport expiry!​

Hello everyone,

Hope your guys are doing well in this ongoing pandemic situation. Right now, I am very confused to renew my PGWP and I believe that I have to contact IRCC before submitting my application because my case is different.

Here is my situation:

I completed 3 years advanced diploma last year. So, I was completely eligible and got my PGWP last year with 3 years full validity until July 2022 which was longer than my passport validity! And my current passport valid until March 2021!

That time I thought that might be okay and I have to apply again for my PGWP renewal when I will get my new passport because we know the expiry date of the PGWP permit is linked to the expiry on the passport.

So, recently I got my new passport and will apply the PGWP renewal soon. But I am confused when I saw that CIC mention;

• we’ll only issue you a PGWP that’s valid until your passport expires
• we’ll tell you if you need to extend it to get the full validity

****You can only extend a PGWP if we tell you to.

*But I have full 3 years validity and there are not any remarks that mention I can extend my PGWP!

Here is a couple of points that I figured out:

• If my current PGWP remain valid for 3 years, so I don’t need to apply for an extension! I need to apply for the only TRV in my new passport! As a result, I can save time and money as well!
• If it will be expiring on the current passport expiry, then how I can apply the renewal without the remark! Should I send an explanation with my application?

Before submitting my application, I am looking for your kind advice, experiences, and opinion to avoid more delays in the current lengthy processing time due to the Covid-19 situation.

I will be really grateful if experienced members give their advice and share experiences to process if anyone had a similar situation.


Kind regards.

If they issued you 3 year pgep the first time there is no need to extend, they made an error but its fine on ur side.

 

[bongoman]

Do Biometrics help speed up the process? Some of my friends had Biometrics in the system and there PGWP was approved in a month (applied in May). Friends who didn't have biometrics are still waiting.

I have just received a biometrics letter for my TRV and am wondering if it's worth going to Dubai and home quarantining for 2 weeks if that speeds up the process.
Applied inland 15th May
In India currently. Both PGWP and TRV in process

Biometrics are no longer required so it makes no difference, back in May it was required so those with biometrics were being processed quickly while those without were stuck with no way to get biometrics, now we are all the same with and without biometrics.

 

[Klopo]

If they issued you 3 year pgep the first time there is no need to extend, they made an error but its fine on ur side.

or maybe they changed the process to lower the volume of requests they receive. PGWP extension due to passport expiry is one of the most requested

 

[Mil.Av]

If they issued you 3 year pgep the first time there is no need to extend, they made an error but its fine on ur side.

Thanks for your reply. So what is my TRV option then? Just apply for TRV on my new passport?