Post Graduate Work Permit Processing Time (PGWP)

[Pocketlive]

I got the confirmation letter for my husbands sowp visa applied on 4 december but have not received the biometric letter yet which comes after 1-2 days. Its second time we are applying before they refused

is your husband already in Canada? I am in the same boat.

 

[Jreet]

is your husband already in Canada? I am in the same boat.

Yes he is in canada and i am pregnant also i am just feeling awful and low all the time

 

[Pocketlive]

Yes he is in canada and i am pregnant also i am just feeling awful and low all the time

Don't be, dear. At least he is here with you in Canada. As for me, my husband and kids are still outside Canada. Am lonely and depressed all the time but i have hope that all will be well. Again, you might wanna use the MP in your jurisdiction to call them for you. They can help you.

 

[baryonix]

Just got my PGWP today (around 6:15 - 6:30pm Toronto time):

Applied 7 Oct
Status change to We are reviewing your eligibility: 16 Dec
Approved: 17 Dec

My program was a 2 year thesis-based Master but I completed in 1 year and got PGWP for 3 years

 

[Gurmukh_1992]

Just got my PGWP today (around 6:15 - 6:30pm Toronto time):

Applied 7 Oct
Status change to We are reviewing your eligibility: 16 Dec
Approved: 17 Dec

My program was a 2 year thesis-based Master but I completed in 1 year and got PGWP for 3 years

Hi

congratulations

Did you get an email notification when they started to check your eligibility ?

thanks in advance

 

[baryonix]

Hi

congratulations

Did you get an email notification when they started to check your eligibility ?

thanks in advance

I kept refreshing the portal, so when I saw the Status changed from "Submitted" to "Application Updated", I clicked immediately. Then the status changes back to Submitted. So maybe that's why the system didnt sent me any email.

 

[captainarabiia]

I applied for PGWP online on Monday, Dec 14th. It has been 3 days now and I haven't received the Acknowledgement of Receipt I only have the application number, the payment receipt, and the confirmation of online application transmission. Does anyone experience the same issue?

What does it say about the status of your application?

 

[Cynthia93]

SOWP Extension as I already have my PGWP.
SOWP expired 28th September 2020

Submitted: 27th September 2020 (with 2 paystub but explained why it was 2 on SOP and later sent the 3rd paystub through webform)

Eligibility Started: 16th December 2020
Approved: 17th December 2020
Ontario
3 years

 

[vignesh93]

Anyone else who submitted for PGWP in October received approval?

 

[Kareena117]

Anyone else who submitted for PGWP in October received approval?

I submitted on 16 October

 

[NPreti8195]

I just got an email saying my file was transferred to etobicoke - does anybody know what that means/how long it will take?

 

[vignesh93]

I submitted on 16 October

Did you see any update in your application? I've applied on 26th Oct. Just waiting.

I worked for more than 20 hours as per the new rules till Aug 31st in a grocery store (essential services) but I did not provide any LOE for that. Quite concerned about it.

 

[NPreti8195]

Did you see any update in your application? I've applied on 26th Oct. Just waiting.

I worked for more than 20 hours as per the new rules till Aug 31st in a grocery store (essential services) but I did not provide any LOE for that. Quite concerned about it.

You don't have to provide a letter for that since the rules said it was alright.

 

[vignesh93]

You don't have to provide a letter for that since the rules said it was alright.

Thanks. That was really helpful.

I have rec my Letter of Completion on 18th Aug,2020 and without any awareness I continued working for part time till 15th Sep (tentatively 3 weeks with <20 hrs/week). Will that be a problem for my PGWP application?

 

[NPreti8195]

Thanks. That was really helpful.

I have rec my Letter of Completion on 18th Aug,2020 and without any awareness I continued working for part time till 15th Sep (tentatively 3 weeks with <20 hrs/week). Will that be a problem for my PGWP application?

hmm that might not be great since you're not supposed to be working until you submit your application. I would submit a letter explaining that in particular just because that might be an issue but I think they're pretty forgiving with that? But I'm not sure