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Question regarding PGWP extension through public policy

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rishabhsahejpal

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Jul 3, 2021
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Hi,
I have a question regarding my PGWP extension. My PGWP expires on 31st October, 2021. I have applied for extension on 1st July, 2021 which seems like under the 4 month window. But I received a confirmation which says I am eligible to work until 29th October, 2021. I calculated, its 120 days from 1st of July. Shouldn't I be eligible to work until 31st October as per my PGWP
So, did I apply outside the 4-month window required?
Should I cancel/withdraw this application and apply again?
I have sent a web form for it as well. But it says I won't receive any reply if I am still in the processing time period, which I believe is around 4-5 weeks.
And the last day to apply is 27th July, 2021. So, I can't wait until the decision on this application before applying again.
 
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penn302

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Hi have you got the approval for your PGWP extension? I think that's just a confirmation letter that ensures you can work for several months while it is in the processing
 
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rishabhsahejpal

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Jul 3, 2021
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penn302 said:
Hi have you got the approval for your PGWP extension? I think that's just a confirmation letter that ensures you can work for several months while it is in the processing
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No, I am still waiting for it. That might be true. I called IRCC and they told me to submit another application just in case, and if any of the two is processed, apply for the withdrawal of the remaining application.
 
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Kumar25

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rishabhsahejpal said:
Hi,
I have a question regarding my PGWP extension. My PGWP expires on 31st October, 2021. I have applied for extension on 1st July, 2021 which seems like under the 4 month window. But I received a confirmation which says I am eligible to work until 29th October, 2021. I calculated, its 120 days from 1st of July. Shouldn't I be eligible to work until 31st October as per my PGWP
So, did I apply outside the 4-month window required?
Should I cancel/withdraw this application and apply again?
I have sent a web form for it as well. But it says I won't receive any reply if I am still in the processing time period, which I believe is around 4-5 weeks.
And the last day to apply is 27th July, 2021. So, I can't wait until the decision on this application before applying again.
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It is just an automated email with extension assuring you/employer that you can continue to work under the same status until they make a decision on your application.
Please let us know when your application gets approved.
 
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rishabhsahejpal

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Kumar25 said:
It is just an automated email with extension assuring you/employer that you can continue to work under the same status until they make a decision on your application.
Please let us know when your application gets approved.
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Ofcourse, I'll update with the status of application. Now, I have two ongoing applications, one on 1st July and second on 19-20th July. Its almost 42 days since the first application. I hope that it gets processed in this or by next week.
 
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Kumar25

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rishabhsahejpal said:
Ofcourse, I'll update with the status of application. Now, I have two ongoing applications, one on 1st July and second on 19-20th July. Its almost 42 days since the first application. I hope that it gets processed in this or by next week.
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Alright, thanks!
I applied on July 9, so it is somewhere between your 1st application and 2nd application.
 
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rishabhsahejpal

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Kumar25 said:
Alright, thanks!
I applied on July 9, so it is somewhere between your 1st application and 2nd application.
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So, my first application was processed on 12th August. It was withdrawn as I had requested it previously. So, looks like its ~45 days time period for processing the application.
 
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penn302

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rishabhsahejpal said:
So, my first application was processed on 12th August. It was withdrawn as I had requested it previously. So, looks like its ~45 days time period for processing the application.
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Your first one looks relatively fast, just 45 days. I found many people who submitted in the end of May just got processed last week.... Does it vary from different office...?
 
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rishabhsahejpal

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penn302 said:
Your first one looks relatively fast, just 45 days. I found many people who submitted in the end of May just got processed last week.... Does it vary from different office...?
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Really, that long. I thought the processing time was somewhere around 45 days previously. Looks like its more than that now. And, I am not sure if the different offices might affect the processing times.
 
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