Post Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) current actual processing time

[God of war]

TRV is for re-entry to Canada. Suppose you are visiting your homecontry and coming back to canada then you need TRV to enter here. PGWP doesn't allow re-entry to canada.

To apply for TRV ? Why?

Isn't the PGWP letter alone sufficient to allow you to remain in Canada?

 

[pjrestep]

1. Yeah, thats normal. Mine took a day to update it properly. You should see it soon.

2. If you want to leave Canada and then re-enter, you will need the TRV. Work permit is not enough

Just a couple of questions here.

1. I logged into myCIC account today and see that my PGWP application is approved but that's it. It did not specify till when the work permit is valid nor anything about a letter that will be mailed to me soon. Is this normal?

2. I realized that some posters on this thread mentioned that they need the PGWP to apply for their Temporary Resident Visa (TRV). As an international student who just graduated from 4 years of university here recently and have my PGWP approved, do I still need to apply for TRV to remain in Canada? Isn't the PGWP letter alone a valid reason for me to remain here?

 

[spiderpig]

Hi All,
Applied on June 8th
Approved on July 7th

I got a approval letter says a secure document has been mailed to me within 6 weeks. I wonder what is that? the paper work permit and a new visa? Do I need to send my passport somewhere to do more things?

Bad news is a strike will be held by Canada Post. It may affect the date I receive the mail. Sign! ??? ???

anyway, good luck guys!

 

[frustratedcanadian]

They will just mail you the permit. TRV must be applied when you have the permit already.

 

[AbdulMajid]

HI

I Applied for TRV on 27th june. received passport request (to submit passport within 30 days) to visa office. but I am waiting for canada post to return to their normal routine work so that I can do so. Any one who is in the same boat? can you give me any advise? I am not sure if UPS or DHL do the prepaid return shippings. Canada post Xpress post is good in this but since it is on strike, I dont know how to proceed with it.

open to suggestions. please share your experiences too

thanks

 

[lakesh6]

Anybody applied on june 8th for pgwp?

 

[mek85]

Hi lakesh6,
spiderpig has posted up here that he/she applied pgwp on June 8 and approved on July 7.

 

[lakesh6]

yea mek i saw after posting but i dnot know why they are taking so time for my application?

 

[viditmantri]

I applied on 1st June and on the 29th got a message saying my file is being referred to the Etobicoke office and they will take the final decision. Anyone else in the same situation?

 

[Riyas Siraj]

HI

I Applied for TRV on 27th june. received passport request (to submit passport within 30 days) to visa office. but I am waiting for canada post to return to their normal routine work so that I can do so. Any one who is in the same boat? can you give me any advise? I am not sure if UPS or DHL do the prepaid return shippings. Canada post Xpress post is good in this but since it is on strike, I dont know how to proceed with it.

open to suggestions. please share your experiences too

thanks

I would check with UPS or DHL for a return option if you are in a hurry to get the Visa. Or else wait until the strike situation get sorted out. It might not even happen.

 

[waynnad]

TRV is for re-entry to Canada. Suppose you are visiting your homecontry and coming back to canada then you need TRV to enter here. PGWP doesn't allow re-entry to canada.

1. Yeah, thats normal. Mine took a day to update it properly. You should see it soon.2. If you want to leave Canada and then re-enter, you will need the TRV. Work permit is not enough

Okay cool! Thanks.

Typically how long will it take for the permit to arrive for in-Canada applicants?

 

[yyzstudent]

Okay cool! Thanks.

Typically how long will it take for the permit to arrive for in-Canada applicants?

Depends on how busy they are.

 

[nehway0912]

HI

I Applied for TRV on 27th june. received passport request (to submit passport within 30 days) to visa office. but I am waiting for canada post to return to their normal routine work so that I can do so. Any one who is in the same boat? can you give me any advise? I am not sure if UPS or DHL do the prepaid return shippings. Canada post Xpress post is good in this but since it is on strike, I dont know how to proceed with it.

open to suggestions. please share your experiences too

thanks

Same here. I sent in my passport using Purolator on June 29th. However, when I did so, the CIC page wasn't updated with new information about using private courier prepaid envelope so I included an Xpresspost envelope. Now my application has been approved. I have sent them an email asking if I could get it sent back to me using private courier and have it billed to me. I'm still waiting for their response tho. Hope I can get it back before August. The whole Cannada Post and CUPW mess is frustrating.

 

[waynnad]

Is there a loophole for the TRV application process like flagpoling does for PGWP ?

Could I just walk up to the border (with all my documents), pay the application fee and get the TRV right away?

 

[yyzstudent]

Is there a loophole for the TRV application process like flagpoling does for PGWP ?

Could I just walk up to the border (with all my documents), pay the application fee and get the TRV right away?

Nope