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Post Graduate Work Permit Processing Time (PGWP)

raisingsun

Newbie
Jul 9, 2020
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I got approved on Nov 25, and the date in the approval letter is Nov 24.
But I'm still waiting for the original work permit mailing to me?
Do you know how long will it take to arrive?

I'm currently in an emergency to use it, what else can I do to speed it up?
 

santzapaul

Hero Member
Aug 8, 2016
224
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I got approved on Nov 25, and the date in the approval letter is Nov 24.
But I'm still waiting for the original work permit mailing to me?
Do you know how long will it take to arrive?

I'm currently in an emergency to use it, what else can I do to speed it up?
2 to 3 weeks seems to be the standard time to receive the permit hard copy. Unfortunately, nothing can be done to speed it up. You can only wait and hope for the best.
 
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fatfatsheep

Star Member
Dec 3, 2020
50
6
2 to 3 weeks seems to be the standard time to receive the permit hard copy. Unfortunately, nothing can be done to speed it up. You can only wait and hope for the best.
Do we need the physical work permit to apply for the TRV from outside Canada? I heard we do not need the physical copy but only the email confirmation. Thanks.
 

chakri987

Member
Oct 28, 2020
10
3
Hi everyone, I applied for my PGWP on Sep 22nd. Just now when I opened my application, there is a mistake I found ( I mentioned "NO" for the question - Have you taken a test from a Designated agency to assess your proficiency in English or French? ) As I actually wrote IELTS before, Answer must be Yes. Will this affect my work permit? Do I need to raise a Web form for this? Thanks in advance
Someone please reply to my quire.
 

callmekiis

Star Member
Jan 7, 2020
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Winnipeg
Category........
CEC
Visa Office......
ottawa
NOC Code......
2133
Doc's Request.
23-01-2021
AOR Received.
21-08-2020
Med's Done....
16-10-2020
Someone please reply to my quire.
Send a web-form tell them the issue in your side
It is not big deal to them as it does not influence anything and you are not lying intentionally
 

Jay01Y

Member
Jul 23, 2020
17
10
Hey did you file an restoration application separate or just paid the fees ?
My lawyer filed the application on my behalf! So as far as I know, she did submit a restoration application as an attached package with PGWP application and paid fee as a whole too! How about you? It depends though, some choose to attach an application some don’t, in my case it was the former!
 

Xeto1993

Star Member
Nov 27, 2020
55
12
My lawyer filed the application on my behalf! So as far as I know, she did submit a restoration application as an attached package with PGWP application and paid fee as a whole too! How about you? It depends though, some choose to attach an application some don’t, in my case it was the former!
When i spoke to IRCC, the agent you guided me through asked me to pay the fees and attached the reciept with the Letter of Explanation when i submitted the pgwp application. But i wander they would accept that way. I am bit confused right now if i had to submit a separate application as the agent disnt ask me too. The mail which i have got from him states that and thats how i did it.
 

arokpp9

Full Member
Dec 9, 2020
35
11
I am in the same boat as you, applied on 28 august , eligibility review started on 4 dec and on same day file transferred to etobicoke.
I am worried so much coz' my all friends who applied after me got their pgwp's.
How do you know that eligibility review has started? What changes in the application?
 

santzapaul

Hero Member
Aug 8, 2016
224
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How do you know that eligibility review has started? What changes in the application?
In your GCKey account, if you view your application status, the Review of eligibility section will change from "Your application is in progress. We will send you a message when we start reviewing your eligibility." to something like "We are reviewing whether you meet the eligibility requirements."
 
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Jay01Y

Member
Jul 23, 2020
17
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My lawyer filed the application on my behalf! So as far as I know, she did submit a restoration application as an attached package with PGWP application and paid fee as a whole too! How about you?
When i spoke to IRCC, the agent you guided me through asked me to pay the fees and attached the reciept with the Letter of Explanation when i submitted the pgwp application. But i wander they would accept that way. I am bit confused right now if i had to submit a separate application as the agent disnt ask me too. The mail which i have got from him states that and thats how i did it.
If I were you, I wouldn’t worry about it! Most people do it your way because it’s less complicated! My lawyer took the unusual route but I know a few that did it the easier way by attaching just the receipt and had no detriment to their applications and have their permits now!
 
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naresh_bc

Newbie
Dec 9, 2020
4
2
Hi all,
Thanks for sharing your updates! I applied for PWGP on Sep 18 from BC. Under Review of Eligibility, it says: "We are reviewing whether you meet the eligibility requirements." I did not check this before, but what does this mean?

Thanks!