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Hi everyone, I thought I'd do an update here for anyone looking to travel and worried. I got my PGWP on December 4th in hand, booked flights to the US immediately. I just got back from a 3 week vacation and had absolutely no issues at customs, took no more than a minute with the officer, as he...

Hi guys, Got my PGWP in the mail yesterday! Here is my timeline: Applied: June 26th (paid full amount) 5 blank updates over the time like clockwork every 4 weeks Approved: December 4th, 2015 (162 days or 5 months, 9 days) Mail Delivery: December 9th, 2015 (167 days or 5 month, 14 days) Good...

Congrats :D :D I guess it is finally our day!

Hi guys, I FINALLY got my approval!! Thought I would log in to check even though the status never changes and it said updated so I when I clicked in, it said closed and the application has been approved. So I guess I will get the email later today or tomorrow. Man, what a relief! I can finally...

Hi there, congrats!! Did you contact anyone for help?? I've been in touch with my MP since October and I am still waiting. Applied on June 26th so any insight would be great, thanks! Good luck to everyone who's still waiting.

People from April, May, and June are still waiting... so at least the July onwards people are getting processed timely! It's such a mess.

Oh okay, I see. Thanks Jubear!! I cannot renew my passport until Jan because it has to be within 1 year, plus I am hoping to travel to the US at least if I get the PGWP before Christmas. But it's looking bleak as of now :(. I guess I should not even think so far ahead, who knows how many more...

Thanks Stefanovic!! I could really use it haha. Yeah they tell you that when you call CIC and you will probably get a different answer from different agents. But you should be fine. Also, correct me if I am wrong, but I believe that either the new permits or TRVs are coming pre-done with the...

Thanks Jubear. Don't I need to first renew my passport? It expires in 2016, and then once I renew, only then can I extend the PGWP at the border (hopefully without a valid TRV so that I don't have to pay twice for it).. That's what I was wondering if it is possible. :/

Well guys, my MP's office just called and said that the immigration minister's office is now sending a message to the processing center to give me a reply. There's no timeline for how long this takes. Feel like I'm just back to/stuck at square 1 :'(

Totally! As long as you don't go anywhere EXCEPT the US, you will be fine. I did it last year on a student permit. I carried all my proof that I am studying and living here, etc, but they didn't ask anything really. My friend went to LA and back last month the same way, and he had no issues either.

That's good to know, thanks Jubear. I am still waiting for my PGWP and I refuse to go through this again for the renewal. Only thing I am not sure about is the TRV. Is a valid TRV necessary for renewing at the border? I have a US visa and I've already been to the US and back on an expired TRV...

Can the renewal be done at the border Jubear?

Yes I applied on June 26th, I've called CIC so many times that now they know when I last called and are rude and say to not call for 3 months.. I am just in contact with my MP for help. Technically they are working on August apps by now, and May and June applicants are still f***ing waiting. I...

yes as long as you show funds to survive in Canada, they will let you back in with the proof.. but if you are working, you will lose your implied status and cannot continue working/getting paid if you set foot outside of Canada. I am in the same situation and had to cancel my trip to the US...

Has anyone flagpoled to extend a PGWP? Is it possible? Still waiting for mine (day 158), really don't want to go through this again if I can go to the border to extend after my passport renewal :/.

I also applied on June 26th. I was told December 1st.. but who knows anymore :'(

Same here, also applied on June 26th and still waiting! I guess that was not a good day to apply..

try this number then: 403- 216- 5424 Darshan Kang is his name. If no help, try the one I gave earlier and ask them who can they direct you to for help. Good luck!

Hey there, if you're from NE Calgary, Rempel won't be able to help you. Try Deepak Obhrai's office and see if they help your postal code. 403 207 3030