Can I flog pole with only a PGWP implied status document to get my PGWP 2022?

[Nimanzg]

Hi, I applied for my PGWP in July and still waiting for my PGWP. My study permit got expired and implied status document is going to expire in November 6th. Please please let me know whether I can flag pole just with the PGWP implied status document and get the work permit? Please help!!!!!

 

[RamSatt]

The WP_EXT letter is merely a document to show employers that you "may" get your PGWP by xxxx date. IRCC thought 120 days is a realistic timeline to process PGWP, but in reality, the processing time for PGWP is around 170 days. By that calculation, you'll get your PGWP in Dec 2022/Jan 2023. Be patient. Flag poling without a valid study permit/TRV is risky. Your implied/maintained status is covered until you get PGWP. The date on the WP_EXT letter doesn't matter.

 

[Naturgrl]

Hi, I applied for my PGWP in July and still waiting for my PGWP. My study permit got expired and implied status document is going to expire in November 6th. Please please let me know whether I can flag pole just with the PGWP implied status document and get the work permit? Please help!!!!!

You don’t have a valid study permit, so no. You can flagpole only if your status is valid in Canada. If you are determined then you go at your own risk.

 

[Nimanzg]

The WP_EXT letter is merely a document to show employers that you "may" get your PGWP by xxxx date. IRCC thought 120 days is a realistic timeline to process PGWP, but in reality, the processing time for PGWP is around 170 days. By that calculation, you'll get your PGWP in Dec 2022/Jan 2023. Be patient. Flag poling without a valid study permit/TRV is risky. Your implied/maintained status is covered until you get PGWP. The date on the WP_EXT letter doesn't matter.

Thank you for the information!