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Post Graduate Work Permit Processing Time (PGWP)

captainarabiia

VIP Member
Mar 17, 2015
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Winnipeg
Visa Office......
Riyadh Visa Office
App. Filed.......
22-02-2018
Passport Req..
11-03-2018
May 18 : Applied PGWP
May 19 : Got a letter that my app was received, and they said I can work unlimited hours.
 

VibinJoby

Star Member
Mar 31, 2019
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May 18 : Applied PGWP
May 19 : Got a letter that my app was received, and they said I can work unlimited hours.
This letter not many people receive, but one of my friend who received such a letter got his WP approved in 2 days which is crazy, hope that happens with you
 

endrap

Newbie
May 15, 2021
6
0
Hi Guys,
Does anyone have to extend their spouse’s open work permit? Do you know if you need to be working full time to be able to apply?
 

rogelcorral

Champion Member
Jun 15, 2018
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Hi Guys,
Does anyone have to extend their spouse’s open work permit? Do you know if you need to be working full time to be able to apply?
Do you mean when you are applying for PGWP? If you submit an application for SOWP extension with your PGWP application, you don’t need a job. But if you apply for SOWP extension after getting your PGWP, then yes you need a job because you need to attach at least 3 months of pay stub.
 

endrap

Newbie
May 15, 2021
6
0
Do you mean when you are applying for PGWP? If you submit an application for SOWP extension with your PGWP application, you don’t need a job. But if you apply for SOWP extension after getting your PGWP, then yes you need a job because you need to attach at least 3 months of pay stub.
Yes. I applied for PGWP on May 12. I am working part time in an NOC B job. 20 hours only. Can I apply for my husband’s extension now or do I have to wait until I get more than 30 hours along with the PGWP?
 

rogelcorral

Champion Member
Jun 15, 2018
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Yes. I applied for PGWP on May 12. I am working part time in an NOC B job. 20 hours only. Can I apply for my husband’s extension now or do I have to wait until I get more than 30 hours along with the PGWP?
As far as I know, since you already lodged your application, then you need to provide 3 months of pay stub. I’m not sure, though, if that 3 months should be full time. Others may comment differently.
 

endrap

Newbie
May 15, 2021
6
0
As far as I know, since you already lodged your application, then you need to provide 3 months of pay stub. I’m not sure, though, if that 3 months should be full time. Others may comment differently.
Ok. I thought it was 3 pay stubs, regardless of interval. But thank you
 

pamela21

Star Member
Jul 12, 2019
107
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Hi, I applied for pgwp on May 5. I am still waiting. My spouse's work permit will expire on June 30th. Can I apply sowp for my spouse without waiting for my application result?