Post Graduate Work Permit Processing Time (PGWP)

[KanikaJ]

This gives me hope! Mine is W306063, I applied on August 28. I received an email today, which I think is automated - "We're still working on your application". Based on what I've seen on this forum, a lot of applicants from July are still waiting for approval. How's that fair?

Did your eligibility review start? My W0 number is similar to yours.

 

[irinaaas11]

Did your eligibility review start? My W0 number is similar to yours.

Not yet But 3 of my classmates applied on Oct 2nd and received an email today that their eligibility review started.
Maybe they're choosing the easier applications first and leaving the complex/complicated ones for last? Who knows

 

[ns9]

hi guys, I get approved today. 7.06-today. long time for wait, but it's worth. I get my 3 years work permit, and get my province nominee certificate at the same day.

On which date did you apply?

 

[Neda_shad]

Thanks, I really need the approval before December. I plan to go visit my home country for Christmas, and having the PGWP approved would make my return to Canada much easier.
IRCC is a mystery for me. Never understood the logic of their application process. Sometimes they process applications in under a month, sometimes they take 2 years. I guess they "forget" about some?

just a quick reminder, in order to travel outside Canada and return, you need a valid TRV. I am not sure when your current visa is going to be expired, but if you are planning to apply for a visa after your PGWP approval, it may take months (150days according to IRCC website).

 

[irinaaas11]

just a quick reminder, in order travel outside Canada and return, you need a valid TRV. I am not sure when your current visa is going to be expired, but if you are planning to apply for a visa after your PGWP approval, it may take months (150days according to IRCC website).

Thanks!
Fortunately, my country is visa-exempt, and my ETA is valid for another 5 years. I did consult an immigration lawyer before purchasing my plane ticket just to make sure I'll be allowed back to Canada in case my PGWP doesn't get approved by then.

 

[Neda_shad]

Thanks!
Fortunately, my country is visa-exempt, and my ETA is valid for another 5 years. I did consult an immigration lawyer before purchasing my plane ticket just to make sure I'll be allowed back to Canada in case my PGWP doesn't get approved by then.

Well that is great! hope you get your approval soon then

 

[irinaaas11]

Well that is great! hope you get your approval soon then

Thanks! I'll definitely post an update here!

 

[ambujrai99]

I got approval.
Application Timeline
Application Submitted: August 4, 2021
Eligibility review start: Nov 2, 2021
Approved: Nov 2, 2021

 

[Sb2021]

Not yet But 3 of my classmates applied on Oct 2nd and received an email today that their eligibility review started.
Maybe they're choosing the easier applications first and leaving the complex/complicated ones for last? Who knows

I haven't seen anyone from September to receive approval and they have already started working on october applications!! How is that even logical? It's not fair at all.

 

[irinaaas11]

I haven't seen anyone from September to receive approval and they have already started working on october applications!! How is that even logical? It's not fair at all.

I know, right?? It doesn't make sense! They should process the application by date...

 

[jiazheng Ye]

On which date did you apply?

Sorry for the wrong typing... I applied that in July 26

 

[John_22]

I know, right?? It doesn't make sense! They should process the application by date...

I guess they are processing by application number or they are just being random, depending on the visa officer or department.

 

[Sree2750]

Dont even on what basis they decide the order of the applications, applied on August 17th and havent heard anything yet.

 

[Bs_001]

Hii, i applied my PGWP application on 13 july till now no update. still shows under processing

 

[Jojimiller]

I dont understand why applications from Ontario seem to go faster. I thought all applications go to Edmonton.