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Apply for an open work permit under a public policy (PGWP extension)

chpraveen52

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Jul 23, 2016
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Hello everyone
Any info on processing time?
Also if someone can post the timeline.
I submitted the application for OWP under new policy on Feb 3rd 2021
Please keep posting if anybody receives or knows something about the timeline.
Really wants to start work ASAP :)
I submitted pgwp under public policy on Feb 4th 2021. received a letter to authorize to continue working under same conditions.
 

scylla

VIP Member
Jun 8, 2010
95,880
22,134
Toronto
Category........
Visa Office......
Buffalo
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
28-05-2010
AOR Received.
19-08-2010
File Transfer...
28-06-2010
Passport Req..
01-10-2010
VISA ISSUED...
05-10-2010
LANDED..........
05-10-2010

chpraveen52

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Jul 23, 2016
79
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Hi Im a pgwp holder expriing on feb 15th 2021.

applied under public policy here are my timelines::

Feb 4th application submitted
Feb 8th. UCI number added to profile
Feb 9th received a letter from IRCC ..WPEXT only except PGWP. pdf document

In document it shows your are authorize to work under same conditions until June 8 2021. or unti we made decision on your application..
 

RoTaBl

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Sep 2, 2020
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Hi Im a pgwp holder expriing on feb 15th 2021.

applied under public policy here are my timelines::

Feb 4th application submitted
Feb 8th. UCI number added to profile
Feb 9th received a letter from IRCC ..WPEXT only except PGWP. pdf document

In document it shows your are authorize to work under same conditions until June 8 2021. or unti we made decision on your application..
Just wondering what kind of documents you submitted? 'cause it seems we are in similar situations.
I submitted the IMM form, a photo, my passport+ current pgwp and a letter of explanation. (I could include more supporting docs, like a job offer, but I did not since it was not required to include in the application.)
 

Deepanshu96

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Jul 20, 2018
247
50
Category........
CEC
Visa Office......
Vancouver
App. Filed.......
04-05-2021
AOR Received.
28-06-2021
Med's Done....
27-05-2021
Hi Im a pgwp holder expriing on feb 15th 2021.

applied under public policy here are my timelines::

Feb 4th application submitted
Feb 8th. UCI number added to profile
Feb 9th received a letter from IRCC ..WPEXT only except PGWP. pdf document

In document it shows your are authorize to work under same conditions until June 8 2021. or unti we made decision on your application..
27th Jan - Application submitted
Feb 1 - received WPEXT only except PGWP letter from IRCC

With this letter, I am authorized to work until June 1. Current PGWP is expiring April 1.

did you select “Apply for work permit for the same employer” or “Apply for Work permit for the first time or for a new employer” ?? Because I went with the first.
 
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chpraveen52

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Jul 23, 2016
79
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Just wondering what kind of documents you submitted? 'cause it seems we are in similar situations.
I submitted the IMM form, a photo, my passport+ current pgwp and a letter of explanation. (I could include more supporting docs, like a job offer, but I did not since it was not required to include in the application.)
IMM + Passport + digital Photo + Current Wp + previous study permit + Letter of Explanation + currently Im working a Job letter (not required this document I just added for reference).
 
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chpraveen52

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Jul 23, 2016
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Apply for work permit
27th Jan - Application submitted
Feb 1 - received WPEXT only except PGWP letter from IRCC

With this letter, I am authorized to work until June 1. Current PGWP is expiring April 1.

did you select “Apply for work permit for the same employer” or “Apply for Work permit for the first time or for a new employer” ?? Because I went with the first.
Apply for Work permit for the first time or for new employer ---- This is right option for open work permit applications


Apply for work permit for the same employer----------->> This is for closed work permit people with LMIA
 
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RoTaBl

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Sep 2, 2020
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did you select “Apply for work permit for the same employer” or “Apply for Work permit for the first time or for a new employer” ?? Because I went with the first.
I also chose the first option. Probably not a big deal. But as chpraveen52 explained, the second option is probably more suitable.
 

Deepanshu96

Hero Member
Jul 20, 2018
247
50
Category........
CEC
Visa Office......
Vancouver
App. Filed.......
04-05-2021
AOR Received.
28-06-2021
Med's Done....
27-05-2021
I also chose the first option. Probably not a big deal. But as chpraveen52 explained, the second option is probably more suitable.
Yeah I suppose. I attached the required letter with my application specifying im applying for OWP under this policy. So we should be good.
 
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JohnWick07

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Feb 22, 2020
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Apply for work permit

Apply for Work permit for the first time or for new employer ---- This is right option for open work permit applications


Apply for work permit for the same employer----------->> This is for closed work permit people with LMIA
So basically you did not get full 18 months from April 2021 but from when you submitted the application it counts 18 months?? Is that correct?
 

Akinejyam

Full Member
Jul 10, 2018
36
6
Hi I have close work permit right now w/ LMIA from my employer. I am a holder of PGWP expired last year December. Am I still eligible to apply for the PGWP extension under the new public policy (18months open work permit)? Any idea or have same situation here? Thank you.