Post Graduate Work Permit Processing Time (PGWP)

[nancyarora]

Thank you for the response. I can have almost 2-year extension. Not sure if opt-in is the better option.

same here. not sure what to do.

 

[prospectiveab]

My permit was cancelled as I asked for a reprint, I found the permit after I filed the reprint request and now I lost the reprint in the mail and I have an invalid PGWP on hand.

I also have a valid TRV (visitor visa) on my passport.

Can I flagpole to get the PGWP extension? I was issued a permit for 10/36 months because of an expiring passport. I need a WP asap to accept a job offer.

 

[qlwkdjswpskdhk]

Anyone got the response (approval, rejection, whatever) for their initial and online pgwp application? I applied on Feb 17th
Also, is there a strike or something that may delay the process of initial pgwp application?

 

[Danila_Ar]

Anyone got the response (approval, rejection, whatever) for their initial and online pgwp application? I applied on Feb 17th
Also, is there a strike or something that may delay the process of initial pgwp application?

There is no strike anymore

 

[GURLEEN GILL]

Hello Everyone,

I have a few questions regarding SOWP:

1. How many funds we need to show from india? Can we show these funds in joint account or it should be in my husband's account only.
2. How many funds do I need to show from Canada?
3 From India, How many old months funds we required?

If anyone can answer these questions, it will be really appreciated.

Thank you
Gurleen Kaur

 

[chayanne]

same here. not sure what to do.

Yea same here
I was thinking about opting in because the time is running out May 20th.
I was not going to cancel my other application though. I was going to wait till I get the new permit but how long does the opt in take? Does it get approved like right away?

 

[prospectiveab]

I was not going to cancel my other application though

If you qualify for an extension longer than 18 months, it's best to leave that application pending, hopefully when they get to it, they cancel your valid PGWP and issue you a new one with more validity which is their standard procedure.

how long does the opt in take? Does it get approved like right away?

4 weeks based on what I saw here and on reddit.

 

[chayanne]

If you qualify for an extension longer than 18 months, it's best to leave that application pending, hopefully when they get to it, they cancel your valid PGWP and issue you a new one with more validity which is their standard procedure.



4 weeks based on what I saw here and on reddit.

Okay makes sense.
I opted in but I dont see like a record of it? Do they send some email or something.

 

[Shiva91]

Any new pgwp approval here ?

 

[prospectiveab]

Okay makes sense.
I opted in but I dont see like a record of it? Do they send some email or something.

You won't see any update but once approved a new document will appear on your old PGWP application.

 

[Andre11S]

Any new pgwp approval here ?

Not yet! Still waiting.

 

[chayanne]

You won't see any update but once approved a new document will appear on your old PGWP application.

Okay thank you!

 

[Rahulsehdev]

Anyone left who applied initial pgwp in the month of january but still waiting ?

 

[syamili]

I applied Jan 24th by paper. Nothin yet.

Same here. Applied for SOWP Extension on Jan 12th on paper. No update yet.
Got linked online on Jan 25th.
Processing time on paper shows 12days though.
Followed up with IRCC and escalated on April 20th.

 

[Ayo2995]

Hey guys,

My PGWP extension application (due to passport expiry) eligibility review started yesterday at 2:35PM (Alberta time). My application is via paper route and it is 126 days today! It was approved today at 2:35PM.

Application submitted to CPC Edmonton: January 4th 2023

Eligibility Review:May 8th 2023

Approved: May 9th 2023