Let's share timeline, PGWP March applicant

[scc880420]

i got my pgwp on rainbow bridge Sunday. I want to now how long need wait for cic return the money

 

[jubear]

i got my pgwp on rainbow bridge Sunday. I want to now how long need wait for cic return the money

CIC can't return the money unless you inform them. Use the CSE below to withdraw/cancel your online application: https://secure.cic.gc.ca/enquiries-renseignements/canada-case-cas-eng.aspx?_ga=1.63908399.108801500.1431902909

Cheers!

 

[jubear]

I had a question about flagpoling. In some threads people are saying that only citizens of TRV exempt countries can apply for PGWP via flagpoling. Can someone clarify?

Rajeev12,

Exempt and non-exempt can both apply. For more details on members' experiences and what you need to know before you make your journey, read from page 15 onwards of this forum. You find all the answers there.

Good luck.

Cheers!

 

[jubear]

Thanks for everyone sharing your updates and information. A quick question: I am working full-time now but my study permit is going to be expired on July 30th. I was wondering if I could continue working after the study permit expired in the case I have not recieved my PGWP at that time?
Thanks!

Cheny189,

You may continue working under what is called implied status. This status gives you the right to work while you wait until CIC makes a final decision on your application. However, don't be surprised if your employer refuses to let you work after your WP expires because of the uncertainty of getting a PGWP. That is why a lot of graduates have lost their jobs because of this. Be great at your job and friendly to your manager and workmates. it helps to keep you on.

Cheers!

 

[cheny189]

Today I have just received an email from CIC saying that my PGWP has been approved. Below is update of my timeline:

Applied: April 8th
Paid $100: May 9th (Through CSE)
Blank Update: June 20th, June 23rd (day 77)
PGWP Approval: July 16th

Thanks for everyone sharing their experience and answering all our questions. I love this forum!

 

[jubear]

Today I have just received an email from CIC saying that my PGWP has been approved. Below is update of my timeline:

Applied: April 8th
Paid $100: May 9th (Through CSE)
Blank Update: June 20th, June 23rd (day 77)
PGWP Approval: July 16th

Thanks for everyone sharing their experience and answering all our questions. I love this forum!

Congratulations Cheny189! I'm happy for you. The wait is over. By the way, let your employers know that PGWP was approved and that you are only waiting to receive it in the mail. You should be able to receive it sometime next week. Thanks for the update and let us know once your PGWP arrives. Members will appreciate it. Also, remember to renew the expiry date of your SIN at your nearest Service Canada office. See link under the timelines.

Cheers!

 

[Insomnia1949]

Hi Everyone,

I applied for my post graduate work permit on 6 June, however in the form i did small mistake. In the current immigration status, i choose student and type 6 June as my student status expiry date, because i thought once you applied for your permit, your student status is no more valid. But my friend told me that i was supposed to put date of expiry on my study permit.

Will CIC return my application? Please i need your help.

Thanks

 

[navitrn]

Hi everyone,

I am probably the worst case scenario here. It has been more than 4 months since i have applied for the PGWP. I submitted my application on March 12th. Got some updates and was asked to pay the additional $100 on 17th may. Get few blank updates now and then but the final decision. I have no idea what to do. Would flagpoling be an option? Some help will be appreciated.

 

[Canadares]

Hey,thank you all for useful information! I have 2 question too:
1.If I was studying for one year,do I have a chance to get 3 years PGWP doing flagpoling? Maybe somebody had this experience?!
2.Can flagpoling influence badly the application for PNP in the future?
Thanks!

 

[jijialex]

Hai everyone,

is graduating from private career college (that has DLI number and it is designated learning institution)leading to pgwp ?program is diploma in two year. Share your ideas
Thanks

 

[jubear]

Hai everyone,
is graduating from private career college (that has DLI number and it is designated learning institution)leading to pgwp ?program is diploma in two year. Share your ideas
Thanks

Jijialex,

To be eligible for a PGWP, you:

1. Must have studied full-time for the eight months preceding the completion of their program (please see note below) and must have graduated from:
- a public post-secondary educational institution (university, college, or CEGEP); OR
- a Private post-secondary educational institution that operates under the same rules and regulations as public institutions, and receives at least 50 per cent of its financing for operations from government grants;OR
- a Canadian private educational institution authorized by provincial or territorial statute to confer degrees.

Work permits issued under the PGWP program may be valid for up to 3-years.

For example;

1- If the program of study is eight months (minimum duration), then the duration of the work permit should be eight months.
2- If the program of study is at least eight months but less than two years, then the duration of the work permit should coincide with the duration of the program of study.
3- If the program of study is at least two years, then the duration of the work permit should be three years.
4- If students who obtained a one-year graduate degree or diploma from an eligible institution in Canada after having obtained, within the prior two years, another diploma or degree from an eligible institution in Canada, then the duration of the work permit may be up to 3 three years.

Watch out for 2, 3, & 4. In addition to the above, the issuance of a PGWP is at the discretion of the agent working on your application.

Hopefully, that answers your questions.

Cheers!

 

[jubear]

Hey,thank you all for useful information! I have 2 question too:
1.If I was studying for one year,do I have a chance to get 3 years PGWP doing flagpoling? Maybe somebody had this experience?!
2.Can flagpoling influence badly the application for PNP in the future?
Thanks!

Canadares,

1. See point 2 of my response to Jijialex above.
2. First of all applying for a work permit at the border is legal. Depending on which province you are from, I encourage you to find out information for the PNP. Every province has its own rules. I'm certain that you will need a PGWP and working indeterminately in one of the National Occupational Classification jobs required.

Good luck.

Cheers!

 

[skydiving]

Same problem as someone else. got pgwp by flagpoling. but emp loc in pgwp is not unknown , it is stated as the current city name i am living in. and this really confused employer , cuz they think it looks like an area restriction.very hard to explain to them. consulted lawer, he said it is the mistake from CBSA, better get it fixed. called CBSA, they let me call CIC. tried to call CIC, not very helpful, they said it is error, just let me send back the original document to amend the error. the funny thing is the amending instruction they sent me doesn't even mention about the emp loc, which means emp loc in pgwp can't be amended? there isn't even an item about emp loc in the IMM1436 form(application form for amending). CIC always conflict themselves.And even it could be fixed , it will still take a long long time, abt 40 days

Some people have the same situation, they said it doesn't matter, as long as it is open pgwp, so they just don't care. The problem is its really confusing for employer! And the error is made by CBSA or CIC , whatsoever. Now we have to suffer the negative result

My question, if I don't fix this error, am I allowed to work in anywhere in Canada? how to explain to employer. how to fix this error? :

 

[skydiving]

CIC charged so much money for everything. why can't they just make things easier or at least less complicated for applicants. Do they realize it is not just about their department , it is about the image of this country or maybe they just don't care about it. And the Call center very unhelpful and rude, especially some indian accent agent.(I am not racist , but they really are) Everytime I call them feel so frustrated and didn't get a constructive answer......

 

[Canadares]

Thank you for respond! Yeah,I know that at least 8 months and less than 2 years program gives you the PGWP the same as your duration of program. But I am just wondering maybe somebody,who was studying just 1 year, was lucky and got work permit for more than duration of the program.
And I was reading all posts here but I didn't find information from what date does CIC оpen PGWP (from the date of application or no)?share please your experience. Thanks!