Let's share timeline, PGWP March applicant

[jubear]

I really hope our PGWP comes soon... Atleast you guys are in canada unlike me who has returned back to india and i have no idea how n when i will go back...

Netz,

I just wanted to say that your situation is reversible. You can actually return from India to Canada. All you have to do is to present your PGWP application information at the port of entry (POE) to the officers on your return. You can print out the original PDF document that you received after submitting your PGWP application. It has your online application number that begins with a W and also have your UCI number on hand. The Officers will use those numbers to check out your application in the system. Once they confirm (usually), they will let you in. Remember your Implied Status allows you to stay in Canada as you wait for your application to me processed.

Your situation isn't a new one and lots of students who graduated and returned home for a vacation had to do the same. Good luck

Cheers!

 

[Angela.Bunny]

After checking the timeline list on page 91, I found a group of us, applied on early May(1-9th) and paid $100 around Aug 20, have no response until now. I pretty sure we are a group forgotten by the CIC officers. But there is still no way to remind them.

I agree. This situation is so frustrating. Somebody mentions petition just now. I think that is a good idea but I don't know how. Anybody has any idea?

 

[Angela.Bunny]

Netz,

I just wanted to say that your situation is reversible. You can actually return from India to Canada. All you have to do is to present your PGWP application information at the port of entry (POE) to the officers on your return. You can print out the original PDF document that you received after submitting your PGWP application. It has your online application number that begins with a W and also have your UCI number on hand. The Officers will use those numbers to check out your application in the system. Once they confirm (usually), they will let you in. Remember your Implied Status allows you to stay in Canada as you wait for your application to me processed.

Your situation isn't a new one and lots of students who graduated and returned home for a vacation had to do the same. Good luck

Cheers!

Hi,

Thank you for your information. I'm in Canada but my study permit and visa have both expired. I want to go to the border to flagpole my spousal open work permit (my husband is here) because I'm tired of waiting and cannot handle this pressure anymore. I called the call center agent, they told me that I cannot do a flagpole because my study permit and visa have already expired. I'll be departed from the border once I reach there. Is that true? Did they lie to me? If somebody without a permit and visa can actually return to Canada with implied status, I think I can also flagpole.

Thank you.

Best regards,
Angela

 

[nizolas]

Netz,

I just wanted to say that your situation is reversible. You can actually return from India to Canada. All you have to do is to present your PGWP application information at the port of entry (POE) to the officers on your return. You can print out the original PDF document that you received after submitting your PGWP application. It has your online application number that begins with a W and also have your UCI number on hand. The Officers will use those numbers to check out your application in the system. Once they confirm (usually), they will let you in. Remember your Implied Status allows you to stay in Canada as you wait for your application to me processed.

Your situation isn't a new one and lots of students who graduated and returned home for a vacation had to do the same. Good luck

Cheers!

Jubear, this is only true if you are from a entry visa exempt country, correct?
Or does this also apply to countries that need an entry visa to enter Canada? I'm currently back in my home country for my wedding and I was told by the CIC agent that I need to apply for a TRV outside of Canada without a work permit, otherwise I won't be allowed back in Canada.

Either way, when I will check in at the airport, they will not allow me to board the airplane without a Canadian Visa - so I don't know how you can do this. Please assist. Thanks

 

[jubear]

Jubear, this is only true if you are from a entry visa exempt country, correct?
Or does this also apply to countries that need an entry visa to enter Canada? I'm currently back in my home country for my wedding and I was told by the CIC agent that I need to apply for a TRV outside of Canada without a work permit, otherwise I won't be allowed back in Canada.

Nizolas,

It is true you can return. I have friends who have jumped through this hoop in addition to some on this forum. That's why I always advise people to check the PGWP forum pages. There is a tonne of invaluable info. The decision to enter Canada is solely in the hands of CBSA Officers not CIC call centre application agents. Hence why the CBSA check the system and let you in. However, one's experience will be entirely different from another's

Its a risk to take and has worked for some, but it might not work for you or others. Sometimes these things are all about the officer's mood. Its worth a try if you desperately want to return. But you don't have to.

Cheers!

 

[adlmer]

I agree. I applied on May 11 and paid 100$ same month. They told me my application will be processed by end of last week. Now even moved to 16 May, my application is still in process according to automated message. I can not reach any agent on phone. The automatic message tells the same thing: "we are currently processing your application" - tired of it... :-\ :-X :-[

I just called them
Though very polite but i was asked to wait till End of Nov and only then if the permit is not issued can they take action
I did apply May13 and am still waiting
I agree a democratic protest will help
If there are some IT guys here we can have an online petition and then contact CBC for a coverage

 

[jubear]

Hi,

Thank you for your information. I'm in Canada but my study permit and visa have both expired. I want to go to the border to flagpole my spousal open work permit (my husband is here) because I'm tired of waiting and cannot handle this pressure anymore. I called the call center agent, they told me that I cannot do a flagpole because my study permit and visa have already expired. I'll be departed from the border once I reach there. Is that true? Did they lie to me? If somebody without a permit and visa can actually return to Canada with implied status, I think I can also flagpole.

Thank you.

Best regards,
Angela

Angela,

Yes, the CIC agents were right. In order to apply for a PGWP whether online, paper application or FP @the border you need all documents including either a valid TRV or valid SP or a valid OCWP (Off-campus work permit - for those who still hold one for the old program).

You essentially earn implied status after you've applied for the PGWP online or paper. So please don't head to the border. Usually you don't want to mention that you applied online already. The thing is, when you to go to FP, you are considered as someone applying for the first time and then they will ask for all valid documents. Implied status and FP are two different things. Technically you can only be on implied status during the few minutes of processing your PGWP at the border. Hopefully that clears the confusion.

Cheers!

 

[shippo7]

Guys, CIC just updated the processing time webpage.

The average processing time is 138 days
Working on applications submitted on May 16, 2015

 

[nizolas]

Nizolas,

It is true you can return. I have friends who have jumped through this hoop in addition to some on this forum. That's why I always advise people to check the PGWP forum pages. There is a tonne of invaluable info. The decision to enter Canada is solely in the hands of CBSA Officers not CIC call centre application agents. Hence why the CBSA check the system and let you in. However, one's experience will be entirely different from another's

Its a risk to take and has worked for some, but it might not work for you or others. Sometimes these things are all about the officer's mood. Its worth a try if you desperately want to return. But you don't have to.

Cheers!

I understand it's a risk to take but to my experience, airline staff doing the check-in at the airport will check my final destination and verify that I have an entry visa. If they don't see it, they will turn me away right away. Also since there's no direct flight from my country to Canada, if I'm able to get on a plane from my home country, at the transit destination, they will not allow me to board since they are going to check my visa again. So, I don't quite understand how this is possible but it's okay. I won't do this.

On another note,
I applied on May 13th as well and just call CIC. I was told that my file is under further review and this process is taking longer. The latest that I should receive my PGWP is December 9th - but there is a chance that I get it beforehand. If I don't get anything by December 9th, I should contact them again.
Still, in the worst case scenario, this is going to take 7+ months... *sigh

 

[gratuity]

I understand it's a risk to take but to my experience, airline staff doing the check-in at the airport will check my final destination and verify that I have an entry visa. If they don't see it, they will turn me away right away. Also since there's no direct flight from my country to Canada, if I'm able to get on a plane from my home country, at the transit destination, they will not allow me to board since they are going to check my visa again. So, I don't quite understand how this is possible but it's okay. I won't do this.

On another note,
I applied on May 13th as well and just called CIC. I was told that my file is under further review and this process is taking longer. The latest that I should receive my PGWP is December 9th - but there is a chance that I get it beforehand. If I don't get anything by December 9th, I should contact them again.
Still, in the worst case scenario, this is going to take 7+ months... *sigh

Also applied on May 13th and was told the same thing. I was told that because my file was "incomplete" meaning that I hadn't been actually asked for the $100, I would have to go through further review. It's so messed up. I wasn't even told a date to call back by, she just said that the normal processing time no longer applied to me.

 

[Angela.Bunny]

Angela,

Yes, the CIC agents were right. In order to apply for a PGWP whether online, paper application or FP @the border you need all documents including either a valid TRV or valid SP or a valid OCWP (Off-campus work permit - for those who still hold one for the old program).

You essentially earn implied status after you've applied for the PGWP online or paper. So please don't head to the border. Usually you don't want to mention that you applied online already. The thing is, when you to go to FP, you are considered as someone applying for the first time and then they will ask for all valid documents. Implied status and FP are two different things. Technically you can only be on implied status during the few minutes of processing your PGWP at the border. Hopefully that clears the confusion.

Cheers!

Hi, Jubear

Thank you for your reply. I have already applied my PGWP online May 3rd and paid $100 Aug 18th. So I've earned my implied status. I haven't yet got my PGWP and my boss has terminated my salaries. She tried to be nice and considerate to the best she could. She thought I would have got my PGWP no later than Aug and now she cannot handle the pressure of paying someone without a work permit or a SIN for almost half a year.

My husband has valid status in Canada. So I think spousal open work permit may be my last back up plan. You think there isn't even 50% that I can win this at the border? :'(

I planned to tell the border officer that "Although I understand my study permit and visa have already expired, I never stay in Canada illegally because I've earned my implied status by PGWP online application. So pls don't depart me. (I've printed out my application receipt and the CIC webpage about "implied status".) I'm also eligible for the spousal work permit. Although I have applied online for PGWP, spousal work permit will last longer and I cannot afford waiting online pls show sympathy..."

I know this is a high risk plan and there is a chance that I won't even be back once I reach the border. I'll finish up all the things I have to in Canada before I use this last resource. I'm just wondering did anybody try this before? Is there even a slight chance of success?

Thank you so much.

Best regards,
Angela

 

[jubear]

Hi, Jubear

Thank you for your reply. I have already applied my PGWP online May 3rd and paid $100 Aug 18th. So I've earned my implied status. I haven't yet got my PGWP and my boss has terminated my salaries. She tried to be nice and considerate to the best she could. She thought I would have got my PGWP no later than Aug and now she cannot handle the pressure of paying someone without a work permit or a SIN for almost half a year.

My husband has valid status in Canada. So I think spousal open work permit may be my last back up plan. You think there isn't even 50% that I can win this at the border? :'(

I planned to tell the border officer that "Although I understand my study permit and visa have already expired, I never stay in Canada illegally because I've earned my implied status by PGWP online application. So pls don't depart me. (I've printed out my application receipt and the CIC webpage about "implied status".) I'm also eligible for the spousal work permit. Although I have applied online for PGWP, spousal work permit will last longer and I cannot afford waiting online pls show sympathy..."

I know this is a high risk plan and there is a chance that I won't even be back once I reach the border. I'll finish up all the things I have to in Canada before I use this last resource. I'm just wondering did anybody try this before? Is there even a slight chance of success?

Thank you so much.

Best regards,
Angela

Angela,

There is always a way. You and your spouse might be able to utilize the C41 of the R205 (c)(ii) rule under the immigration and refugee protection regulations.

Your spouse should make sure that his job NOC Code falls under skill Levels 0, A or B. For further info, please go here: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/resources/tools/temp/work/opinion/policy.asp and then you and your spouse should start gathering documents. He should accompany you to the border as the principle foreign worker. Note that your SOWP application will be processed based on your husband's WP. He will also need documents from his employer. For your sake, always stay calm and collected while explaining your situation to the CBSA Officer. Depending on what border or province you are in, some applicants have been asked to show Health Insurance Card/info. So you and your husband should be well prepared. Hope for the best, prepare for the worst! Good luck.

Cheers!

 

[jubear]

MEMBERS' UPDATED TIMELINES (Sorted according to date of application online)

Jawadchoudary
Applied: March 11th
Blank Update: N/A
Request for $100: May 20th
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
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
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, Aug 14th
Paid $100: July 21st (Through CSE)
PGWP Approval: Sept 9th
Mail Delivery: September 17, 2015
Total Processing Time: 179 days (From submission to receipt of mail) 5 Months, 26 days of waiting. (49.04% of 2015)

PadmaL
Applied: March 23rd
Blank Update: May 15th
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
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)
PGWP Approval: Aug 12th
Mail Delivery: August 18, 2015
Total Processing Time: 142 days (From submission to receipt of mail)

Youssef.Simon
Applied: March 31st
Blank Update: June 10th, July 3rd
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
Paid $100: July 21st
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
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)

Fish0a0
Applied: April 15th
Paid $100: Sept 14th
Blank Update: July 21st, Oct 03
PGWP Approval: Oct 2nd
Mail Delivery: Pending
Total Processing Time: 171 days (From submission to approval)

Dirichletot
Applied: April 25th
Paid $100: Aug 14th
PGWP Approval: Sept 10th
Mail Delivery: September 25, 2015
Total Processing Time: 154 days (From submission to receipt of mail)

Issuetree
Applied: April 28th
Blank Update: July 9th, Aug 11th
Paid $100: Aug 17th
PGWP Approval: Sept 1st
Mail Delivery: September 9, 2015
Total Processing Time: 135 days (From submission to receipt of mail)

Vinothku
Applied: April 28th
Paid $100: July 6th (Through CSE)
Blank Update: July 10th, Aug 11th
PGWP Approval: Sep 21st
Mail Delivery: Pending
Total Processing Time: 147 days (From submission to approval)

Cao7
Applied: April 28th
Paid $100: Aug 14th
Blank Update: N/A
Current Status: Waiting as of October 12th (day 168)

Farzan89
Applied: April 28th
Paid $100: Sept 29th
Blank Update: N/A
Current Status: Waiting as of October 12th (day 168)

Cloud588
Applied: April 30th
Paid $100: May 15th (Through CSE)
Blank Update: July 17th, July 30th
PGWP Approval: Sept 15th
Mail Delivery: Pending
Total Processing Time: 139 days (From submission to approval)

Drigow2
Applied: May 1st
Paid $100: Aug 18th
Blank Update: July 15th
Current Status: Waiting as of October 12th (day 165)

Nevillek
Applied: May 2nd (Full amount paid)
Blank Update: June 4th, July 4th
Current Status: Waiting as of October 12th (day 164)

Lady0421
Applied: May 2nd
Paid $100: Aug 18th
Blank Update: July 31, Aug 30th, Sep 29th
Current Status: Waiting as of October 12th (day 164)

Angela.Bunny
Applied: May 3rd
Paid $100: Aug 18th
Blank Update: N/A
Current Status: Waiting as of October 12th (day 163)

AnkitPandya
Applied: May 4th
Paid $100: Aug 19th
Blank Update: Monthly
Current Status: Waiting as of October 12th (day 162)

Deepicka
Applied: May 5th
Paid $100: Aug 13th
Blank Update: July 23rd, July 31st
PGWP Approval: August 18th
Mail Delivery: August 24, 2015
Total Processing Time: 112 days (From submission to receipt of mail)

Moelaghil
Applied: May 5th
Paid $100: Aug 20th
Blank Update: July 23rd, July 31st
Current Status: Waiting as of October 12th (day 161)

JoseCarlosG7
Applied: May 5th (Full amount paid)
Blank Update: Monthly
Current Status: Waiting as of October 12th (day 161)

FN111
Applied: May 5th
Paid $100: Aug 17th
Blank Update: Monthly
Current Status: Waiting as of October 12th (day 161)

Xinyu269
Applied: May 5th
Paid $100: Aug 20th
Blank Update: July 23rd, July 31st
Current Status: Waiting as of October 12th (day 161)

Faisal Sandhu
Applied: May 6th
Paid $100: July 2nd (Through CSE)
Blank Update: Every month
PGWP Approval: Sep 8th
Mail Delivery: September 14, 2015
Total Processing Time: 123 days (From submission to receipt of mail)

FBR
Applied: May 6th
Paid $100: July 25th (Through CSE)
Blank Update: N/A
PGWP Approval: Sep 25th
Mail Delivery: Pending
Total Processing Time: 143 days (From submission to approval)

Nrkamath
Applied: May 6th
Paid $100: Aug 21st
Blank Update: July 25th, July 31st
Current Status: Waiting as of October 12th (day 160)

Can_Can
Applied: May 6th
Paid $100: Aug 21st
Blank Update: Sept 27th
Current Status: Waiting as of October 12th (day 160)

Jlsm
Applied: May 7th
Paid $100: June 29th (Through CSE)
Blank Update: July 23rd
PGWP Approval: Oct 2nd
Mail Delivery: October 9, 2015
Total Processing Time: 156 days (From submission to receipt of mail)

Chiliwilli
Applied: May 7th
Paid $100: Aug 25th
Blank Update: Monthly
Current Status: Waiting as of October 12th (day 159)

Keiths
Applied: May 7th (Full amount paid)
Blank Update: Monthly
PGWP Approval: Sep 17th
Mail Delivery: Pending
Total Processing Time: 134 days (From submission to approval)

AngelaJ
Applied: May 7th
Paid $100: May 20th (Through CSE)
Blank Update: Aug 19th
Current Status: Waiting as of October 12th (day 159)

Jijialex
Applied: May 9th
Paid $100: Aug 24th (Through CSE)
Blank Update: July 24th, July 31st
Current Status: Waiting as of October 12th (day 157)

La_danza
Applied: May 9th
Blank Update: June 8th, July 24th, July 31st, August 7th, Sept 6th
PGWP Approval: Sep 18th
Mail Delivery: September 23, 2015
Total Processing Time: 138 days (From submission to receipt of mail)

Swprox
Applied: May 10th
Paid $100: Aug 21st (Through CSE)
Blank Update: June 12th, July 9th, Aug 8th
Current Status: Waiting as of October 12th (day 156)

Jiajialin92
Applied: May 10th
Paid $100: Aug 12th (Through CSE)
Blank Update: N/A
Current Status: Waiting as of October 12th (day 156)

GagzV
Applied: May 10th
Paid $100: Sept 8th
Blank Update: Monthly
PGWP Approval: Sept 21st
Mail Delivery: September 28, 2015
Total Processing Time: 142 days (From submission to receipt of mail)

Nikhil.Bhatia
Applied: May 10th
Paid $100: Aug 8th
Blank Update: June 10th, July 9th, Aug 10th, Sept 7th
PGWP Approval: Sep 21st
Mail Delivery: September 28, 2015
Total Processing Time: 142 days (From submission to receipt of mail)

Stinson24
Applied: May 11th
Paid $100: Sept 8th (Through CSE)
Blank Update: Aug 15th
Current Status: Waiting as of October 12th (day 155)

Adlmer
Applied: May 11th
Paid $100: May 20th
Blank Update: May 12th, Jul 24th, Aug 1st
Current Status: Waiting as of October 12th (day 155)

Valentine_59
Applied: May 12th (Full amount paid)
Blank Update: N/A
PGWP Approval: Sep 3rd
Mail Delivery: September 11, 2015
Total Processing Time: 123 days (From submission to receipt of mail)

Hardik0730
Applied: May 12th
Paid $100: Aug 19th (Through CSE)
Blank Update: July 22nd
PGWP Approval: Sept 4th
Mail Delivery: September 14, 2015
Total Processing Time: 126 days (From submission to receipt of mail)

LucaTony
Applied: May 12th
Paid $100: Sept 9th (Through CSE)
Blank Update: Monthly
Current Status: Waiting as of October 12th (day 154)

Soli82
Applied: May 12th
Paid $100: Sept 16th
Blank Update: N/A
PGWP Approval: Sept 28th
Mail Delivery: Pending
Total Processing Time: 140 days (From submission to approval)

BPanthler
Applied: May 12th (Full amount paid)
Blank Update: N/A
Current Status: Waiting as of October 12th (day 154)

ChrisV
Applied: May 12th
Paid $100: July 2nd (Through CSE)
Blank Update: N/A
Current Status: Waiting as of October 12th (day 154)

Nizolas
Applied: May 13th (Full amount paid)
Blank Update: Jun 12th, July 12th, Aug 10th, Aug 11th
Current Status: Waiting as of October 12th (day 153)

Arachsaloi
Applied: May 13th
Paid $100: Sept 16th
Blank Update: July 27th, Aug 9th
PGWP Approval: Sept 29th
Mail Delivery: Pending
Total Processing Time: 140 days (From submission to approval)

Shippo7
Applied: May 13th
Paid $100: Sept 18th
Blank Update: July 27th, Aug 9th
PGWP Approval: Sept 30th
Mail Delivery: October 7, 2015
Total Processing Time: 148 days (From submission to receipt of mail)

Gratuity
Applied: May 13th
Paid $100: July 29th (Through CSE)
Blank Update: Monthly
Current Status: Waiting as of October 12th (day 153)

Ym17
Applied: May 13th
Paid $100: Sept 17th
Blank Update: July 27th, Aug 9th
PGWP Approval: Oct 3rd
Mail Delivery: Pending
Total Processing Time: 144 days (From submission to approval)

Sarir11
Applied: May 13th
Paid $100: Sept 18th
Blank Update: Monthly
Current Status: Waiting as of October 12th (day 153)

Cohenbrother
Applied: May 13th
Paid $100: Sept 17th
Blank Update: N/A
PGWP Approval: Oct 8th
Mail Delivery: Pending
Total Processing Time: 144 days (From submission to approval)

NeedPermit
Applied: May 15th
Blank Update: June 14th, July 14th
Current Status: No request for $100 as of October 12th (day 151)

Star1002007
Applied: May 15th
Blank Update: N/A
Current Status: No request for $100 as of October 12th (day 151)

Hafm
Applied: May 15th
Paid $100: Aug 7th (Through CSE)
Blank Update: July 29th, Aug 7th
PGWP Approval: Sept 15th
Mail Delivery: Pending
Total Processing Time: 124 days (From submission to approval)

Rbel
Applied: May 15th
Blank Update: Monthly
Current Status: No request for $100 as of October 12th (day 151)

Mohsin9055
Applied: May 15th
Paid $100: Sept 21st
Blank Update: N/A
PGWP Approval: Sept 29th
Mail Delivery: October 5, 2015
Total Processing Time: 144 days (From submission to approval)

Saiyooka
Applied: May 15th
Paid $100: Sept 18th
Blank Update: N/A
PGWP Approval: Sept 30th
Mail Delivery: October 7, 2015
Total Processing Time: 146 days (From submission to receipt of mail)

NT2015
Applied: May 15th
Paid $100: Sept 21st
Blank Update: Monthly
PGWP Approval: Oct 9th
Mail Delivery: Pending
Total Processing Time: 148 days (From submission to approval)

Jace
Applied: May 15th
Blank Update: Monthly
Current Status: No request for $100 as of October 12th (day 151)

Netz
Applied: May 16th
Paid $100: Sept 30th (Through CSE)
Blank Update: July 30th, Aug 9th
Current Status: Waiting as of October 12th (day 150)

Nandini09
Applied: May 18th
Blank Update: June 11th
Current Status: No request for $100 as of October 12th (day 148)

Aacan
Applied: May 18th (Full amount paid)
Blank Updates: June 17th, July 17th, Aug 3rd, Aug 30th
PGWP Approval: Oct 9th
Mail Delivery: Pending
Total Processing Time: 145 days (From submission to approval)

Skelty
Applied: May 20th (Full amount paid)
Blank Update: July 31st, Aug 6th
PGWP Approval: Sept 21st
Mail Delivery: September 28, 2015
Total Processing Time: 132 days (From submission to receipt of mail)

Paramdhanoya
Applied: May 20th
Paid $100: Aug 1st
Blank Update: Monthly
Current Status: Waiting as of October 12th (day 146)

Amrinder_Harika
Applied: May 23rd (Full amount paid)
Blank Update: N/A
Current Status: Waiting as of October 12th (day 143)

Jaison784
Applied: May 23rd (Full amount paid)
Blank Update: N/A
PGWP Approval: Sept 10th
Mail Delivery: September 17, 2015
Total Processing Time: 118 days (From submission to receipt of mail)

JuliettaG87
Applied: May 23rd (Full amount paid)
Blank Update: Monthly
PGWP Approval: Sept 18th
Mail Delivery: September 25, 2015
Total Processing Time: 126 days (From submission to receipt of mail)

Scc880420
Applied: May 25th (Full amount paid)
Blank Update: June 25th
Current Status: Waiting as of October 12th (day 141)

Jayrod
Applied: May 25th (Full amount paid)
Blank Update: Every Month
PGWP Approval: Sept 14th
Mail Delivery: September 21, 2015
Total Processing Time: 120 days (From submission to receipt of mail)

Manaspaliwal
Applied: May 27th (Restoration of Status and PGWP Application)
Blank Update: Every Month
PGWP Approval: Sept 18th
Mail Delivery: Pending
Total Processing Time: 115 days (From submission to approval)

Annie980
Applied: May 27th (Full amount paid)
Blank Update: Monthly
Current Status: Waiting as of October 12th (day 139)

Iviva
Applied: May 29th (Full amount paid)
Blank Update: Monthly
Current Status: Waiting as of October 12th (day 137)

VPoutine
Applied: May 29th (Full amount paid)
Blank Update: Monthly
Current Status: Waiting as of October 12th (day 137)

Blue-J
Applied: June 1st (Full amount paid)
Blank Update: N/A
Current Status: Waiting as of October 12th (day 134)

Thunderbird22
Applied: June 8th (Full amount paid)
Blank Update: Aug 15th, 19th
Current Status: Waiting as of October 12th (day 127)

Furious54
Applied: June 9th (Full amount paid)
Blank Update: N/A
PGWP Approval: Sept 9th
Mail Delivery: Pending
Total Processing Time: 93 days (From submission to approval)

Capelin
Applied: June 9th (Full amount paid)
Blank Update: Aug 22nd
Current Status: Waiting as of October 12th (day 126)

Hr603764
Applied: June 11th
Blank Update: July 11th, Aug 11th, Sept 9th
Current Status: Waiting as of October 12th (day 124)

LeinaDaniel
Applied: June 13th (Full amount paid)
Blank Update: Aug 2nd, Sept 1st
PGWP Approval: Sept 23rd
Mail Delivery: September 30, 2015
Total Processing Time: 110 days (From submission to receipt of mail)

Alienfingers
Applied: June 16th (Full amount paid)
Blank Update: July 17th, Aug 18th
PGWP Approval: Sept 1st
Mail Delivery: September 4, 2015
Total Processing Time: 81 days (From submission to receipt of mail)

Nosmas
Applied: June 16th (Full amount paid)
Blank Update: Sept 3rd, Sept 9th
PGWP Approval: Sept 30th
Mail Delivery: October 5, 2015
Total Processing Time: 112 days (From submission to receipt of mail)

Timelineupdatepgwp
Applied: June 18th (Paid full amount)
Blank Update: Monthly
PGWP Approval: Oct 3rd
Mail Delivery: Pending
Total Processing Time: 108 days (From submission to approval)

Nia_lht
Applied: June 23rd (Full amount paid)
Blank Update: Oct 6th
PGWP Approval: Oct 9th
Mail Delivery: Pending
Total Processing Time: 109 days (From submission to approval)

50-50
Applied: July 1st (Full amount paid)
Blank Update: Monthly
Current Status: Waiting as of October 12th (day 104)

Coco7
Applied: July 2nd (Full amount paid)
Blank Update: July 3rd, Oct 8th
Current Status: Waiting as of October 12th (day 103)

Skylene
Applied: July 3rd (Full amount paid)
Blank Update: N/A
Current Status: Waiting as of October 12th (day 102)

Natdn
Applied: July 5th (Full amount paid)
Blank Update: N/A
Current Status: Waiting as of October 12th (day 100)

Dukagjinasi
Applied: July 20th (Full amount paid)
Blank Update: N/A
Current Status: Waiting as of October 12th (day 85)

Xiaopan
Applied: July 25th (Full amount paid)
Blank Update: Monthly
Current Status: Waiting as of October 12th (day 81)

JJ202020
Applied: July 31st (Full amount paid)
Blank update: August 1st
Current Status: Waiting as of October 12th (day 75)

Vasu_26
Applied: Aug 8th (Full amount paid)
Blank Update: N/A
Current Status: Waiting as of October 12th (day 66)

Zhouyvan
Applied: Aug 20th (Full amount paid)
Blank Update: N/A
Current Status: Waiting as of October 12th (day 54)

Vimalind
Applied: Aug 27th (Full amount paid)
Blank Update: N/A
Current Status: Waiting as of October 12th (day 47)

Omolola
Applied: Sept 4th (Full amount paid)
Blank Update: Monthly
Current Status: Waiting as of October 12th (day 39)

HDizzle
Applied: Sept 23rd (Full amount paid)
Blank Update: N/A
Current Status: Waiting as of October 12th (day 20)


CIC
Last update as of today was October 2, 2015
CIC is currently processing applications submitted on May 16, 2015
Official processing time as of today is 138 days for WP. Up by 1 day.
**New TRV (Inland) processing time for online applicants is 16 days. Up by 2 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.”

2. Once you've received a request to pay $100, or got an approval, or your PGWP, please remember to visit the forum again and update your fellow Members. Its important because it gives other applicants a bit of morale. 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

3. If for whatever reason you email or call CIC (at 1-888-242‑2100), please feel free to share your findings in the forum.

4. 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.

5. If you paid only $155 and never paid the extra $100 for all OWP holders, please visit these two sites to pay and upload the remaining balance (receipt):
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 > Submit > Pay. You will be asked to register on the online payment system in case you are not.

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.

6. ** 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.

7. Unless its a family emergency, please make your travel plans carefully and wisely.

8. If you've been refused a PGWP and have lost status, please learn more about restoration of your status at: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/resources/tools/temp/visa/validity/restoration.asp and apply for both restoration of status and PGWP simultaneously.

Congratulations to Fish0a0, Ym17, Timelineupdatepgwp, Cohenbrother, NT2015, Nia_lht, and Aacan on the approval of their PGWP. Good luck on your job search.

To every applicant, cheer yourselves up and stay positive. As much as the processing is going slow, hopefully CIC will provide everyone a PGWP. Good luck. At least we can be thankful for graduating and being able to stay and work full-time in Canada. Enjoy Thanksgiving Day! (October 12, 2015).

Cheers! 8)

 

[Trimn]

Hi all!

Pls count me in: applied on July 18, asked for urgent processing on September 18 because of the unusual situation. On Sep 30 received the notification that my request for urgent processing was received. Still waiting.

Angela, you will not get your PGWP at the border because your study permit has already expired. An officer even with all the sympathy will be forced to reject your request because it is no longer valid. PGWP application works only while respective SP is valid, i.e. not expired. I experienced this situation on Sep 12. I had very unusual case that brought a lot of sympathy, they even called superintendent and requested additional clarifications from other CBSA offices.

I don't know if a permit "for an accompanying spouse" works. Probably yes?

Regarding the TRV. I think it is quite risky but don't know how much.

I think the most probable scenario is that they will tell you get out of there. They probably will not want to deport you (why all the struggle) but may not be in the position to issue a permit because you technically will not be able to cross the border without a TRV. If I were you, I would ask a lawyer about the latter.

 

[adlmer]

Hi Jubear,

Pls add the following on my info also. Just noted it from my emails.

Notice of No Updates: Oct 8, Sep 8, Aug 9, Jul 10, Jun 10

Notice of Blank updates: May 12, Jul 24, Aug 1

Thanks.