Let's share timeline, PGWP March applicant

[tonfalks]

Hello seniors in the house, please help!!!
My hubby is coming to Canada for masters. myself and my 3 boys are coming with him cos we hahave visiting visas already. The question now is, can I flagpole to get a work permit so i can get it quickly being that I will be getting a work permit for the 1st time or what do you advice? Pls help me . Your advice is needed urgently. Thank you all.

 

[jubear]

A continuation of what Velaar started.

MEMBERS' UPDATED TIMELINES

Jawadchoudary
Applied: March 11th
Blank Update: N/A
Request for $100: May 20th (day 71)
PGWP Approval: June 23rd
Mail Delivery: June 26, 2015
Total Processing Time: 108 days (From submission to receipt of mail)

Cyas33
Applied: March 17th
Blank Update: April 16th, May 16th, May 24th, June 15th (day 91 as of June 15th)
Request for $100: June 21st
PGWP Approval: June 24th
Mail Delivery: June 29, 2015
Total Processing Time: 105 days (From submission to receipt of mail)

Yukiyuki111
Applied: March 19th
Blank Update: May 27th, July 23rd (day 127)
Request for $100: July 22nd (day 126)
PGWP Approval: July 27th
Mail Delivery: July 30, 2015
Total Processing Time: 134 days (From submission to receipt of mail)

Velaar
Applied: March 23rd
Blank Update: May 29th (day 67)
Paid $100: July 21st (Through CSE)
Current Status: Waiting as of August 10th (day 141)

PadmaL
Applied: March 23rd
Blank Update: May 15th (day 54)
Request for $100: July 3rd (Paid July 4th)
PGWP Approval: July 9th
Mail Delivery: July 16, 2015
Total Processing Time: 116 days (From submission to receipt of mail)

Pparisa
Applied: March 25th
Blank Update: June 1st, July 2nd (day 100)
Paid $100: June 3rd (Through CSE)
PGWP Approval: July 3rd
Mail Delivery: July 10, 2015
Total Processing Time: 108 days (From submission to receipt of mail)

Deftones99
Applied: March 30th
Blank Update: N/A
Request for $100: June 11th (Paid June 12th)
Current Status: Waiting as of August 10th (day 134)

Youssef.Simon
Applied: March 31st
Blank Update: June 10th, July 3rd (day 72)
Request for $100: July 2nd (day 94)
PGWP Approval: July 3rd
Mail Delivery: July 10, 2015
Total Processing Time: 102 days (From submission to receipt of mail)

Pama
Applied: April 4th
Blank Update: Every month
Request for $100: July 21st (day 109)
PGWP Approval: July 23rd
Mail Delivery: July 31, 2015
Total Processing Time: 119 days (From submission to receipt of mail)

Cheny189
Applied: April 8th
Blank Update: June 20th, June 23rd (day 77)
Paid $100: May 9th (Through CSE)
PGWP Approval: July 16th
Mail Delivery: July 22, 2015
Total Processing Time: 106 days (From submission to receipt of mail)

Ronnie1100
Applied: April 12th
Blank Update: May 12th, June 12th, July 12th (day 90)
Request for $100: July 16th (day 96)
PGWP Approval: July 27th
Mail Delivery: Pending
Total Processing Time: 107 days (From submission to approval)

Youssef123452002
Applied: May 1st
Blank Update: July 16th (day 77)
Paid $100: June 3rd (Through CSE)
Current Status: Waiting as of August 10th (day 102)

Gaoland
Applied: May 1st
Blank Update: July 15th (day 76)
Paid $100: July 19th (Through CSE)
Current Status: Waiting as of August 10th (day 102)

Nevillek
Applied: May 2nd (Full amount paid)
Blank Update: June 4th, July 4th (day 64)
Current Status: Waiting as of August 10th (day 101)

Deepicka
Applied: May 5th
Paid $100: July 31st (Through CSE)
Blank Update: July 23rd, July 31st (day 88)
Current Status: Waiting as of August 10th (day 98)

HamadY
Applied: May 6th
Blank Update: June 6th, July 6th (day 59)
Current Status: No request for $100 as of August 10th (day 97)

Faisal Sandhu
Applied: May 6th
Paid $100: July 2nd (Through CSE)
Blank Update: Every month
Current Status: Waiting as of August 10th (day 97)

FBR
Applied: May 6th
Paid $100: July 25th (Through CSE)
Blank Update: N/A
Current Status: Waiting as of August 10th (day 97)

Jlsm
Applied: May 7th
Paid $100: June 29th (Through CSE)
Blank Update: July 23rd
Current Status: Waiting as of August 10th (day 96)

Jijialex
Applied: May 9th
Blank Update: July 24th
Current Status: No request for $100 as of August 10th (day 94)

La_danza
Applied: May 9th
Blank Update: June 8th (day 31)
Current Status: No request for $100 as of August 10th (day 94)

Swprox
Applied: May 10th
Blank Update: June 12th, July 9th, Aug 8th (day 91)
Current Status: No request for $100 as of August 10th (day 93)

Valentine_59
Applied: May 12th (Full amount paid)
Blank Update: N/A
Current Status: Waiting as of August 10th (day 91)

Lapta
Applied: May 15th
Blank Update: June 11th (day 28)
Current Status: No request for $100 as of August 10th (day 88)

NeedPermit
Applied: May 15th
Blank Update: June 14th, July 14th (day 61)
Current Status: No request for $100 as of August 10th (day 88)

Nandini09
Applied: May 18th
Blank Update: June 11th (day 25)
Current Status: No request for $100 as of August 10th (day 85)

Amrinder_Harika
Applied: May 23rd (Full amount paid)
Blank Update: N/A
Current Status: Waiting as of August 10th (day 80)

Jaison784
Applied: May 23rd (Full amount paid)
Blank Update: N/A
Current Status: Waiting as of August 10th (day 80)

Scc880420
Applied: May 25th (Full amount paid)
Blank Update: June 25th (day 32)
Current Status: Waiting as of August 10th (day 78)

Jayrod
Applied: May 25th (Full amount paid)
Blank Update: Every Month
Current Status: Waiting as of August 10th (day 78)

MunnaReddy
Applied: May 25th (Full amount paid)
Blank Update: Every Month
Current Status: Waiting as of August 10th (day 78)

Ana6869
Applied: May 28th (Full amount paid)
Blank Update: N/A
Current Status: Waiting as of August 10th (day 75)

Nik_McGill
Applied: May 28th (Full amount paid)
Blank Update: N/A
Current Status: Waiting as of August 10th (day 75)

Raghav30389
Applied: June 1st (Full amount paid)
Blank Update: N/A
Current Status: Waiting as of August 10th (day 71)

MyCrowley
Applied: June 2nd (Full amount paid)
Blank Update: N/A
Current Status: Waiting as of August 10th (day 70)

Ms.Mech
Applied: June 4th (Full amount paid)
Blank Update: N/A
Current Status: Waiting as of August 10th (day 68)

Umssyed
Applied: June 4th (Full amount paid)
Blank Update: July 3rd (day 30)
Current Status: Waiting as of August 10th (day 68)

Aaawiki
Applied: June 9th (Full amount paid)
Blank Update: N/A
Current Status: Waiting as of August 10th (day 63)

Nia_lht
Applied: June 23rd (Full amount paid)
Blank Update: N/A
Current Status: Waiting as of August 10th (day 49)

CIC
Last update as of today was July 31, 2015
CIC is currently processing applications submitted on April 9, 2015
Official processing time as of today is 112 days for WP.
**New TRV (Inland) processing time for online applicants is 19 days.

PLEASE NOTE:
1. Any PGWP applicants who visit this amazing forum and don't have their timeline profiles recorded on here should endeavour to provide their details truthfully. It helps everyone to keep track of things. If you want to be sure of your day counts please visit this site at http://www.timeanddate.com/date/duration.html. Be sure to select “Include end date in calculation.” The above individual timelines have been sorted according to date of application.

2. If for whatever reason you email or call CIC, please feel free to share your findings in the forum.

3. If your individual processing time/day count exceeds the current CIC processing time of WP, please take the initiative to seek help from your Member of Parliament (MP) within your constituency (or residential area). Gather all evidence including your application number and let your MP know about your situation. To find your MP, use your current postal code via Parliament of Canada at: http://www.parl.gc.ca/Parlinfo/Compilations/HouseOfCommons/MemberByPostalCode.aspx?Menu=HOC.

4. If you paid only $155 and never paid the extra $100 for all OWP holders, please visit these two sites to pay the remaining balance:
a) Online Payment at: https://eservices.cic.gc.ca/epay/welcome.do?lang=en. Once you are there follow the instructions below:
Click continue below > Accept disclaimer > Immigration > Temporary residence > Open work permit holder fee > type 1 for number of
applications.

b) Case Specific Enquiry (CSE) at: https://secure.cic.gc.ca/enquiries-renseignements/canada-case-cas-eng.aspx?_ga=1.63908399.108801500.1431902909
Use this online form to upload the PDF receipt you received. First fill in your UCI, address, phone etc. Scan and upload it to the
CSE. Also, type a short precise message (in the message box) indicating your reasons. In that message don't forget to include
your online Application Number that begins with a W.

5. If you receive your PGWP, please remember to visit the forum again and update us. Also, make sure that you renew your SIN by visiting your nearest Service Canada office at: http://www.servicecanada.gc.ca/cgi-bin/sc-srch.cgi?app=hme&ln=eng

** New TRV for those who want to travel after receiving their PGWP. Processing fee is $100 (the required docs for application include; passport copy, face/head photograph, IMM5257E form, and a copy of your PGWP). Please be aware that your PGWP doesn't give you the right to return to Canada. You need a new TRV that you apply for as a worker NOT as a student. To get more information on applying for a new TRV from WITHIN Canada, please go to: https://www.google.com/search?q=apply+for+new+TRV+within+Canada&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8#q=Apply+for+new+TRV+from+within+Canada

Congratulations to all members that have received their PGWP. Good luck on your job search.

It is a waiting game. As always keep the faith and stay positive.

Cheers!

 

[johnnyjames]

Hello everyone,

I am going to apply for my PGWP two weeks later. Have to say this is an amazing forum and I'd like to join you guys!
Just have a question about the stamps on passport. from the application document checklist:

"Photocopies of passport pages clearly showing the passport number, the dates of issue and expiry, name and date of birth, the stamp made by the Canadian authorities on my most recent entry into Canada and any other marked pages"

two things:

1. I have my study permit attached to my passport before. Unfortunately, one of the stamps on my passport is marked on the back of my study permit and this original study permit has been sent to CIC for applying an extension, so I cannot show this single stamp on my upload pdf...does this matter?
2. I have been back my home country for a month during a study-term for family issue and the stamps showing the entry record, I am really worried that CIC will consider me hasn't finished my education theoretically even I got the graduate confirmation letter from school and my mark is not bad, is that possible?

Do I need to explain for the above situation in the LETTER OF EXPLANATION document ? is that gonna make it worse ?
Really need your guys advice

Cheers

 

[jubear]

Hello everyone,
1. I have my study permit attached to my passport before. Unfortunately, one of the stamps on my passport is marked on the back of my study permit and this original study permit has been sent to CIC for applying an extension, so I cannot show this single stamp on my upload pdf...does this matter?
2. I have been back my home country for a month during a study-term for family issue and the stamps showing the entry record, I am really worried that CIC will consider me hasn't finished my education theoretically even I got the graduate confirmation letter from school and my mark is not bad, is that possible?
Do I need to explain for the above situation in the LETTER OF EXPLANATION document ? is that gonna make it worse ?
Really need your guys advice

JohnnyJames,

1. If you sent your origin SP, it basically means you sent your physical passport to CIC. So, I don't believe you did that. A SP is a counterfoil laminated in your passport. If you did so, then I believe it was a mistake. When applying for extensions of anything, you are normally required to provide scanned photocopies in a format such as PDF. If you have your passport with you and everything in it that is asked of you, simply scan the pages with your personal information and the pages with the TRV stamps. Save them in one PDF file.

2. CIC isn't concerned with anyone's grades. But rather, CIC is interested in providing you a PGWP with the duration you deserve based on the required documents that you've provided. Let your required documents speak for you. Explanation letters are optional not required. Beware that sometimes applicants provide explanation letters that either make things easier or in most cases make matters complicated because they mentioned something that triggered suspicion. In other words, please avoid delving into things no CIC agent needs to know unless you are 100% sure that it will benefit you. Good luck.

Cheers!

 

[johnnyjames]

JohnnyJames,

1. If you sent your origin SP, it basically means you sent your physical passport to CIC. So, I don't believe you did that. A SP is a counterfoil laminated in your passport. If you did so, then I believe it was a mistake. When applying for extensions of anything, you are normally required to provide scanned photocopies in a format such as PDF. If you have your passport with you and everything in it that is asked of you, simply scan the pages with your personal information and the pages with the TRV stamps. Save them in one PDF file.

2. CIC isn't concerned with anyone's grades. But rather, CIC is interested in providing you a PGWP with the duration you deserve based on the required documents that you've provided. Let your required documents speak for you. Explanation letters are optional not required. Beware that sometimes applicants provide explanation letters that either make things easier or in most cases make matters complicated because they mentioned something that triggered suspicion. In other words, please avoid delving into things no CIC agent needs to know unless you are 100% sure that it will benefit you. Good luck.

Cheers!

Thank you jubear, but I think you get the first question wrong. please search "Request to Amend the Record of Landing, Confirmation of Permanent Residence or Valid Temporary Resident Documents" and open the document checklist in the CIC website.
it did ask for ORIGINAL STUDY PERMIT and all my schoolmates did this. I didn't send my passport to them, I just detached my study permit paper from my passport and send it to CIC, I still have my passport.
The thing that I worried is that I have one stamp marked on my original study permit paper so it cannot be included in my PGWP application. I just want to know if this matters....

 

[johnnyjames]

2. I have been back my home country for a month during a study-term for family issue and the stamps showing the entry record, I am really worried that CIC will consider me hasn't finished my education theoretically even I got the graduate confirmation letter from school and my mark is not bad, is that possible?

Do I need to explain for the above situation in the LETTER OF EXPLANATION document ? is that gonna make it worse ?
Really need your guys advice

Cheers

Thanks for the explanation on second question, that make sense. I am just afraid of my PGWP will be denied because of that...the duration really doesn't matter. My program is two years program and I left for 1 month. hopefully they won't reject me because of this...

 

[jubear]

Thank you jubear, but I think you get the first question wrong. please search "Request to Amend the Record of Landing, Confirmation of Permanent Residence or Valid Temporary Resident Documents" and open the document checklist in the CIC website.
it did ask for ORIGINAL STUDY PERMIT and all my schoolmates did this. I didn't send my passport to them, I just detached my study permit paper from my passport and send it to CIC, I still have my passport.
The thing that I worried is that I have one stamp marked on my original study permit paper so it cannot be included in my PGWP application. I just want to know if this matters....

Well, you didn't provide all the information. Its better to provide all info so that members on this forum can understand your situation and help you. I'm aware of document amendments and the requirement to send an original document back to CIC so they can amend errors. In this case, provide your most recent stamp.

Cheers!

 

[johnnyjames]

Well, you didn't provide all the information. Its better to provide all info so that members on this forum can understand your situation and help you. I'm aware of document amendments and the requirement to send an original document back to CIC so they can amend errors. In this case, provide your most recent stamp.

Cheers!

Sorry for the confusing and thank you

 

[jubear]

Sorry for the confusing and thank you

No worries. Good luck.
Cheers!

 

[johnnyjames]

No worries. Good luck.
Cheers!

Hi, I checked my passport for the stamps again I have noticed that my most recent stamp only shows the entry record of Canadian side, the entry record of my home country's side is missing, Then I realized that I was passing an automatically checking gate at the customs of my home country, so there was no person stamp my passport at the customs...

wondering does CIC has all the entry record of applicant so they can check if any stamp is missing on the application? and also, why they need these stamps...I was back to my home country for Christmas holiday each year and this really makes me nervous, just worry about if this could make me rejected, is there any former case similar to mine that is approved or rejected?

 

[cheny189]

Sorry for the late update:

Applied: April 8th
Blank Update: June 20th, June 23rd (day 77)
Paid $100: May 9th (Through CSE)
PGWP Approval: July 16th
Mail Delivery: July 22nd
Total Processing Time: 106 days (From submission to receipt of mail)

I applied TRV on August 25th, and received request for passport on August 5th!

 

[jubear]

Sorry for the late update:
I applied TRV on August 25th, and received request for passport on August 5th!

Cheny189,

Thanks for the update. I suppose you meant July 25th for your new TRV.

Cheers!

 

[zara1986]

I applied on March 20th. Haven't heard anything yet. no updates, nothing!!!

 

[barbs00]

Hello everyone,

Please I need an urgent reply..
My TRV just expired and my SP is still valid, I want to do a flagpolling at the boarder. I applied for my PGWP since first week in May and up till today I haven't received nor heard from CIC.

Back to my question, will I be allowed to come back into Canada at the boarder and will I be granted a PGWP being that my TRV is expired?
Please I need an urgent reply. Thanks.

 

[jubear]

Hello everyone,

Please I need an urgent reply..
My TRV just expired and my SP is still valid, I want to do a flag pooling at the boarder. I applied for my PGWP since first week in May and up till today I haven't received nor heard from CIC.
Back to my question, will I be allowed to come back into Canada at the boarder and will I be granted a PGWP being that my TRV is expired?
Please I need an urgent reply. Thanks.

Barbs00,

1. You don't need a valid TRV. However, you need a valid SP and among other requirements you must apply for a work permit within 90 days of receiving written confirmation that you have met the requirements of your academic program.
2. You will be allowed back into Canada.

For further info and to learn more from other members' experiences, take the time to read from page 15 and onwards of this forum.
Good luck.

Cheers!