Let's share timeline, PGWP March applicant

[annie980]

Is there anyone who resides in OTTAWA and tried to contact any MP in this area??? I am unable to get a hold of any MP in OTTAWA

I am a May 27th applicant and this is getting frustrating beyond words! I have gone into a deep state of depression and financial instability on top of that is making me panic

 

[lady0421]

Lady0421
Applied: May 2nd
Paid $100: Aug 18th
Blank Update: July 31, Aug 30th, Sep 29th, Oct 29
Current Status: Waiting as of October 26th (day 185) 6 months

This PGWP waiting period stood in the way even when I had a successful interview - no employer can hire me, even if they wanted to. I have given up on looking up or applying for jobs... I just end up wasting potential employers' time.

 

[Batman4789]

TODAY i got a mail asking for 100$ receipt. how i may get the PGWP soon

 

[nrkamath]

I got the approval letter on Aug 30th late night. Dont give up yet guys!

 

[BrinaBee]

Question...

I called CIC and an agent told me that I have implied status and I am able to work while I wait for my permit and he sent me an email with the details of that. When I ended the call I realized that my SIN has expired the same day as my off campus work permit. Since I have implied status, am I able to renew my SIN?

 

[mets15]

Question...

I called CIC and an agent told me that I have implied status and I am able to work while I wait for my permit and he sent me an email with the details of that. When I ended the call I realized that my SIN has expired the same day as my off campus work permit. Since I have implied status, am I able to renew my SIN?

Hi BrinaBee,

You cannot renew it till you get the PGWP now but you don't need to.. however if you don't already have a job, from the forum posts here, it looks like employers are finding it uneasy to hire someone with an expired SIN even though you can work on implied status. If you already have a job, don't worry about it.. I have been working full time since graduation and implied since the last three months, my employer did not request a new SIN or work permit, as they understand I am on implied status. I guess it depends from employer to employer..

 

[BrinaBee]

Hi BrinaBee,

You cannot renew it till you get the PGWP now but you don't need to.. however if you don't already have a job, from the forum posts here, it looks like employers are finding it uneasy to hire someone with an expired SIN even though you can work on implied status. If you already have a job, don't worry about it.. I have been working full time since graduation and implied since the last three months, my employer did not request a new SIN or work permit, as they understand I am on implied status. I guess it depends from employer to employer..

Thanks mets15,

I do not have a job yet, however, I lost 2 job offers. At the time of the first offer the employer withdrew because he did not want to invest the money in recruiting someone new only to have their permit denied (I don't think that will be the case with me but I think he had a situation like this happen to him before so he bowed out). The second employer offered me the job and made the offer open for 30 days pending my work permit, but it never came so they withdrew the offer. Now I just had a second interview with a company and I think that they want to hire me but not having the permit is an issue. I contacted CIC so that I can reassure the employer that I can work but not having a SIN might just spoil my chances. This is so frustrating as these jobs were really good jobs in my field of study.

 

[Slimteddy]

TODAY i got a mail asking for 100$ receipt. how i may get the PGWP soon

Hey Batman4789,
I can't tell you for sure, but based on my observation on this forums so far, most people get their approval pretty soon after receiving $100 payment request. That's actually great news to us May 15th applicants. I am waiting for this request like forever!!!

 

[Alex Z]

I got the reply from the team who works with MP Bill Morneau

'Thank you for reaching out to us. We are currently still in the process of setting up a constituency office for Bill Morneau, which we are unable to fully do until he is officially sworn in as the Member of Parliament for Toronto Centre later this month. I have flagged your email and once Bill's office is fully set up a member of his constituency staff will get in touch in order to try and assist you with your Work Permit issue.'

 

[yueCynthia]

Hello everyone! Here's my timeline

yueCynthia
Applied: May 4th
Paid $100: Aug 25th
Blank Update: July 23, July 30
Current Status: Waiting as of Nov 2nd (day 182)

Yes I'm still waiting for my PGWP after 6 months...But what I want to share with you who're also waiting in similar situation is that..
DO NOT GIVE UP and KEEP LOOKING FOR JOBS!

Here's my job hunting timeline:
Started to look for jobs around March
Most interviews were in April
Two offers came in April and I picked one (contract position)
Passed background check etc. in May
My graduation ceremony -- May 23rd
Started working on June 1!!
and Guess what?
Now I accepted another full-time offer and I'm going to start the new job late this month WHILE I'm still WAITING FOR MY PGWP!!

What I want to say is that, if you find a great opportunity and were given an offer, please BE CONFIDENT and FIGHT FOR YOURSELF!!! Not only from CIC, but also from HR or whoever stays in the road to keep you away from working legally here!!!

As long as you submitted your PGWP application before your study permit expires, you can start to work in Canada for any employers. And here's the link I used to argue with HR/pre-screening agent/whoever thinks I must have a WP to start:
Aw oh, I'm not allowed to post links, so i will just give the name: it's under Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations (SOR/2002-227) section 186.(w).(ii)

186. A foreign national may work in Canada without a work permit
(w) if they are or were the holder of a study permit who has completed their program of study and
(ii) they applied for a work permit before the expiry of that study permit and a decision has not yet been made in respect of their application.

The two companies (the one i work for right now and the new one i'm going to), they are both big companies and no doubts their HRs expressed their concern about my work permit issue, but I told them firmly that I have the legal right to work without work permit. I also gave examples of my friends who were in similar situation but also started working (true example). Then it's their jobs to consult Work Permit related specialists to make sure it's align with the laws. My experience is that they always said "you can't work without a work permit" first, but then after I or my friends showing them the evidence we're allowed to do that by law, they would say YES after several days.

Something else would also help:
let them know if you already applied for PR, or if you heard back from MP (even if MP didn't give a exact confirmation, but as long as it's a positive feedback) What they want to make sure is just you can legally work here and you won't be gone after several months.

Hope my experience could help, and really -- don't give up and keep looking!! Even one or two companies say no to you because of your work permit issue, that doesn't mean other companies will do the same thing. If they really like you they will do what they can to keep you, believe me. And those who turn you down, they are just not your perfect match. So don't worry too much, say goodbye to them and keep looking for the next one.

Hope everyone can get their PGWP soon (including myself ;D) and good luck on job searching!

 

[salimb]

Applied: May 28th
Blank Update: mid August
Current Status: Waiting as of Nov 2nd (day 157)

I have called CIC for the first time today, and they said that my application was sent for a second review. He also said that I might not get the answer before mid December.

Does anyone have the contact info of a MP in North york?

thanks

 

[yueCynthia]

Thanks mets15,

I do not have a job yet, however, I lost 2 job offers. At the time of the first offer the employer withdrew because he did not want to invest the money in recruiting someone new only to have their permit denied (I don't think that will be the case with me but I think he had a situation like this happen to him before so he bowed out). The second employer offered me the job and made the offer open for 30 days pending my work permit, but it never came so they withdrew the offer. Now I just had a second interview with a company and I think that they want to hire me but not having the permit is an issue. I contacted CIC so that I can reassure the employer that I can work but not having a SIN might just spoil my chances. This is so frustrating as these jobs were really good jobs in my field of study.

Hey BrinaBee,

Sounds like you already have a SIN, just it's expired. If that's the case, you don't need to worry too much. I'm in the same situation but still got passed on HR side.

 

[mets15]

Thanks mets15,

I do not have a job yet, however, I lost 2 job offers. At the time of the first offer the employer withdrew because he did not want to invest the money in recruiting someone new only to have their permit denied (I don't think that will be the case with me but I think he had a situation like this happen to him before so he bowed out). The second employer offered me the job and made the offer open for 30 days pending my work permit, but it never came so they withdrew the offer. Now I just had a second interview with a company and I think that they want to hire me but not having the permit is an issue. I contacted CIC so that I can reassure the employer that I can work but not having a SIN might just spoil my chances. This is so frustrating as these jobs were really good jobs in my field of study.

Oh man, sorry to hear that. Good luck for the next. I think if you explain to them how it is okay, even direct them to the page where it says it (can carry it with you to the interview) in case the question came up.. if it doesn't come up, I wouldn't even bother but if it did, you can explain it and show the page. Hopefully that helps you get the job. Good luck.

When did you apply for your PGWP?

 

[kinkiww]

Hello everyone! Here's my timeline

yueCynthia
Applied: May 4th
Paid $100: Aug 25th
Blank Update: July 23, July 30
Current Status: Waiting as of Nov 2nd (day 182)

Yes I'm still waiting for my PGWP after 6 months...But what I want to share with you who're also waiting in similar situation is that..
DO NOT GIVE UP and KEEP LOOKING FOR JOBS!

Here's my job hunting timeline:
Started to look for jobs around March
Most interviews were in April
Two offers came in April and I picked one (contract position)
Passed background check etc. in May
My graduation ceremony -- May 23rd
Started working on June 1!!
and Guess what?
Now I accepted another full-time offer and I'm going to start the new job late this month WHILE I'm still WAITING FOR MY PGWP!!

What I want to say is that, if you find a great opportunity and were given an offer, please BE CONFIDENT and FIGHT FOR YOURSELF!!! Not only from CIC, but also from HR or whoever stays in the road to keep you away from working legally here!!!

As long as you submitted your PGWP application before your study permit expires, you can start to work in Canada for any employers. And here's the link I used to argue with HR/pre-screening agent/whoever thinks I must have a WP to start:
Aw oh, I'm not allowed to post links, so i will just give the name: it's under Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations (SOR/2002-227) section 186.(w).(ii)

186. A foreign national may work in Canada without a work permit
(w) if they are or were the holder of a study permit who has completed their program of study and
(ii) they applied for a work permit before the expiry of that study permit and a decision has not yet been made in respect of their application.

The two companies (the one i work for right now and the new one i'm going to), they are both big companies and no doubts their HRs expressed their concern about my work permit issue, but I told them firmly that I have the legal right to work without work permit. I also gave examples of my friends who were in similar situation but also started working (true example). Then it's their jobs to consult Work Permit related specialists to make sure it's align with the laws. My experience is that they always said "you can't work without a work permit" first, but then after I or my friends showing them the evidence we're allowed to do that by law, they would say YES after several days.

Something else would also help:
let them know if you already applied for PR, or if you heard back from MP (even if MP didn't give a exact confirmation, but as long as it's a positive feedback) What they want to make sure is just you can legally work here and you won't be gone after several months.

Hope my experience could help, and really -- don't give up and keep looking!! Even one or two companies say no to you because of your work permit issue, that doesn't mean other companies will do the same thing. If they really like you they will do what they can to keep you, believe me. And those who turn you down, they are just not your perfect match. So don't worry too much, say goodbye to them and keep looking for the next one.

Hope everyone can get their PGWP soon (including myself ;D) and good luck on job searching!

Thank you for your reply. Right now we really need positive attitude and keep going.

 

[Chatha94]

YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Got approved guys. Looks like they have started cleaning the mess they made.
Gud Luck to all..... I know how you all are feeling as I was feeling the same just half hours ago..
I hope you get your permit soon and Pray for all who are still suffering from this disease created by CIC.
Timeline
Applied- 8th May
Paid 100$- 25 Aug (CSE)
Blank Updates- 26 july, start of august.
Approved- 2, Nov (although detail section changed to updated and again changed to submitted on sunday Nov 1)
179 Days Wait.
To all who are still waiting ill suggest to stay patient as it seems from the approvals of past week, they are working on may applicants.