Post Graduate Work Permit Processing Time (PGWP)

[MISSSOAP]

Thanks for the support...thats how i calculated it too, sometime in October. Problem is I need to go home for an urgent matter in September, and I don't want to be hassled by the CBSA or Immigration when I return.

I see, you might want to try apply in boarder, you can get your work permit immediately. I have a friend who lives in Montreal and get approved in boarder with no problem.

 

[mastersboy]

Is anyone here who "was"/"knows someone who was" approved and who applied only with the completion letter? If yes, were you asked for the transcript before approval?

Thanks!

 

[MISSSOAP]

Is anyone here who "was"/"knows someone who was" approved and who applied only with the completion letter? If yes, were you asked for the transcript before approval?

Thanks!

I applied with completion letter only, did not ask for transcript. I think the key is your completion letter MUST indicate your program length, if not, its very likely they will ask you to provide transcript.

 

[Nav malhi]

When did u Apply ?

 

[Ulyana1209]

Hi Ulyana

Did you get hard copy by mail yet ??

Yes, I got it on August 22nd!

 

[Nav malhi]

Submit 14 june confirmation 16 June approved 25 august online only with confirmation letter exipery on 23 august 2020 thanks everyone

 

[Mohammad216]

Submit 14 june confirmation 16 June approved 25 august online only with confirmation letter exipery on 23 august 2020 thanks everyone

What program did you study ? Congrats

 

[yooyj]

For those who wonder the time for the WP to arrive
Approved 21/8
date on postal stamp: 22/8
Arrived at toronto: 25/8

 

[IND_CAD]

For those who wonder the time for the WP to arrive
Approved 21/8
date on postal stamp: 22/8
Arrived at toronto: 25/8

I live in Kitchener. Hope i will get by Monday.
Approved 21/8

 

[Ubcgrad1]

Hey Guys, Does anyone know if the 90 day period starts from when the application was submitted or when it was confirmed by CIC that they received it. I applied on August 14th and application was confirmed on 15th. My completion letter says my degree was conferred on May 17th. Based on Aug 14th I'm on the 90th day but Aug 15th would be 91st. Also, My completion letter mentions my faculty and Major and doesn't mention the length of my program but I am assuming they know all Bachelors of engineering programs are 4 years, do you guys think I should/need to send my Transcript?

Thanks

 

[scorpio1641]

Why did you cut it so close? Lol. More likely they will count when you submitted your application, not when it was confirmed, but I would be so nervous at such a small margin for error lol. If your letter doesn't mention the length of your course, they might ask you to submit your transcript. Never "assume" they would understand anything!

 

[Vwar]

Hi there,

I have submitted my final practicum report and awaiting my grades. It was a practicum course and also my last course in the program.

I asked the university to provide me grading for the practicum and an official letter stating that I'm done with my courses and that I will be graduating in 3 months in order to apply for the PGWP with that letter but it seems that it will take 1 month

My question is that:
1. Can I start working full time as i have got a good full time job untill i receive my PGWP?

2. Or I need to wait for the university to issue me a letter and apply for PGWP before starting full-time

Thank you guyz

 

[alex996]

Hey folks,
Great thread, thanks to everyone for participation! For those that are wondering about mail... I got an update Aug. 16, got an electronic message Aug. 17, and the actual letter arrived to my home around Aug. 24. So it does take around a week or so; and I live in Montreal, QC, whereas the letter was sent from Alberta. Hope they reduce the waiting time for you guys very soon.
~ Cheers

 

[alex996]

Hi there,

I have submitted my final practicum report and awaiting my grades. It was a practicum course and also my last course in the program.

I asked the university to provide me grading for the practicum and an official letter stating that I'm done with my courses and that I will be graduating in 3 months in order to apply for the PGWP with that letter but it seems that it will take 1 month

My question is that:
1. Can I start working full time as i have got a good full time job untill i receive my PGWP?

2. Or I need to wait for the university to issue me a letter and apply for PGWP before starting full-time

Thank you guyz

You can work full time or otherwise as long as you have a valid authorization to do so. Be it a study permit with a confirmation to work off-campus or some other work permit that you received in the past.

 

[scorpio1641]

Hi there,

I have submitted my final practicum report and awaiting my grades. It was a practicum course and also my last course in the program.

I asked the university to provide me grading for the practicum and an official letter stating that I'm done with my courses and that I will be graduating in 3 months in order to apply for the PGWP with that letter but it seems that it will take 1 month

My question is that:
1. Can I start working full time as i have got a good full time job untill i receive my PGWP?

2. Or I need to wait for the university to issue me a letter and apply for PGWP before starting full-time

Thank you guyz

Once your letter of graduation is released, you have to stop working till you file your PGWP application. Once the application has been filled, you are on implied status and can work full time.