Let's share timeline, PGWP March applicant

[jubear]

Hello All,
I checked the status of my application online this morning and my status has been updated. It said my application was approved. I got no email from CIC though.....Not sure when it will arrive in the mail either. I plan to call them after lunch, that is if I can get through....

Congratulations Cyas33! That's positive news. The uncertainty is over. Your PGWP is coming.

Hoooray!

 

[jubear]

Hey Guys,
My online status has changed from submitted to approved... ;D ;D. Got email about status change as well.
Called CIC agent, she said it will take 3 weeks to get in the mail.

Great! I can see a beaming smile. Congratulations Jawadchoudary! That was quite a wait but at least PGWP is finally on its way.

I'm really happy for you guys.

What I would like for you guys to do is to type and share your timelines. From submission day of your application to approval day. It will help out others who are still waiting.

Cheers!

 

[jawadchoudary]

PGWP Timeline:

Submission date: 11th March
100$ Fee date: 20th May
Approval Date: 23rd June
Mail Delivery: Pending
Total processing days from submission to approval: 105

Thanks for your nice words jubear..

 

[Awesome7]

Something to Share

In my experience which includes helping students apply for WPs and coping with the waiting game, I have a tendency to say relax and cheer up because you have no control over the proceedings of your PGWP approval.

Here is what I do and/ or tell students to do:

1. Its okay to phone in and ask CIC questions, but its important to keep in mind that they have a big volume of PGWP applications from across the country in addition to applications from other programs (e.g. TRVs, SP, PR, PNP, CITIZENSHIP, etc..).
2. We may like it or not, but those CIC agents are also stressed. It maybe why they tell each caller the same thing in addition to the increasing number of processing days.
3. Resist the temptation of over-checking your CIC account. As a matter of fact, I do that once a week usually on Sunday.
4. Stay positive. Worrying and worrying too much doesn't add a happy day to your life nor does it speed up the approval of applications. Again, no applicant is in control of it.
5. Look for jobs or continue going to work. If not, do volunteer work as you wait.
6. Prepare for your graduation ceremony (convocation). Attend the convocation, enjoy the moment, catch up with friends, take photos. In my case I attended mine last Tuesday. It was worth it and I loved every minute of it.
7. Go out there and enjoy the sun. My GF and I have cycling days. This means that we spontaneously plan a destination, make sandwiches, pack water and head out. Kind of like a picnic. We mix it up with photography with our Canon camera and take photos of wild life.
8. Find a fun activity that suits you. In our case we engage in table tennis, badminton, tennis, volleyball, card and board games. We do all this in addition to volunteering and working.
9. Keep the positivity alive; you don't lose a thing if you do so!
10. The WP will come your way when you least expect it.

The above 10 things might help you and other people on here.

Its a waiting game. Keep the faith, be optimistic!

Cheers.

I totally appreciate this advice. It has kept the pressure off of me since I read and tried it. Thanks man.

 

[cyas33]

Thank you Jubear.....
Here is my timeline
Applied: March 17th, 2015
Blank updates: April 16th, May 16th, May 24th, June 15th
$100 request June 21st: Paid June $1st
PGWP Approval: June 24th
Delivery Date: pending
Total processing time: 104 days
Good Luck everyone! and do not forget to pray and have faith in God!

 

[jijialex]

Congrats.......

 

[jijialex]

Please give me cic contact no

 

[jubear]

Please give me cic contact no

Hello Jijialex,

Here is the CIC Call Centre telephone number: 1-888-242‑2100

The call center agents are available between 8:00am and 4:00pm (Mon-Fri).

Good luck.

Cheers!

 

[cyas33]

Ok, so we have crossed this bridge. Next will be the pains of applying for PR. What route are you guys looking at? I am pursuing Provincial Nominee, thus my move to Manitoba.

 

[cyas33]

As a side note to take the pressure off a bit...what universities did you guys go to? i went to the University of Alberta...

 

[jijialex]

Thanks jubear..

 

[PadmaL]

Hey guys I have applied on March 26th but didn't get any from cic yet.

 

[jubear]

A continuation of what Velaar started.

UPDATED TIMELINES:

Jawadchoudary
Applied: March 11th
Blank Update: None
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: Pending
Total Processing Time: 100 days (From submission to approval)

Yukiyuki111
Applied: March 19th
Blank Update: May 27th (day 69)
Current Status: No request for $100 as of June 25th (day 99)

Velaar
Applied: March 23rd
Blank Update: May 29th (day 67)
Current Status: No request for $100 as of June 25th (day 95)

Jubear
Applied: April 30th
Blank Update: June 1st (day 32)
Current Status: No request for $100 as of June 25th (day 57)

Swprox
Applied: May 10th
Blank Update: None
Current Status: No request for $100 as of June 25th (day 47)

Nandini09
Applied: May 18th
Blank Update: June 11th (day 25)
Current Status: No request for $100 as of June 25th (day 39)


CIC
Last update as of today was June 19, 2015
Currently processing applications submitted on March 21, 2015
Official processing times as of today are 89 days for WP.

PLEASE NOTE:

1. Any PGWP applicants who visit this amazing link and don't have their timeline profiles recorded on here should endeavor to provide their details truthfully. It helps everyone to keep track of things.

2. 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."

3. The above timelines have been sorted according to date of application.

Once again, congratulations to those members whose applications were approved.

Cheers!

 

[swprox]

Hello everyone,

I applied for my PGWP on 10th May, and no request for 100$ yet nor any updates on this issue.

 

[jawadchoudary]

PGWP received via mail toady......!