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Open work permit Under Public Policy Timelines

blam34

Star Member
Aug 23, 2018
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My PGWP expires on august 12, 2021

May 15th - submitted PGWP extension application.

May 16th - I received an automated response for extension until September 11, 2021

June 4th - Profile was auto updated on - saying they were reviewing my eligibility

June 7th - PGWP extension approved!

Now I'm just waiting for the physical copy :D YAY!!
Hi Congrats! So just to confirm, you only got an extension for 1 month? Or the final decision is different? How many months of extension did you get in the end?
I've just got a similar auto response for extension until October 2021, PGWP expires on September 2021. I'm just worried that this is all I got for paying over $200 bucks for it.
 

Psyched2107

Newbie
Jun 7, 2021
9
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Hi Congrats! So just to confirm, you only got an extension for 1 month? Or the final decision is different? How many months of extension did you get in the end?
I've just got a similar auto response for extension until October 2021, PGWP expires on September 2021. I'm just worried that this is all I got for paying over $200 bucks for it.
No that's just a temporary extension given ...you should expect to hear from them within 4 to 5 weeks of submitting your application I guess?
I recieved the extension for 18 months ...until December 2022
 
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MedinJune

Star Member
Jan 14, 2021
53
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Hi,

Could you guys clarify something for me?

"Due to COVID-19, you may be eligible to apply for a one-time open work permit of up to 18 months if you apply online by July 27, 2021.
Who can apply
To be eligible for this open work permit, you must meet the following 5 requirements:
  1. Your post-graduation work permit (PGWP)
    1. expired on or after January 30, 2020, or
    2. will expire within 4 months from the date you apply for this open work permit."

So my friend's PGWP permit expires on December 19th 2021, Is she eligible to apply ?
PGWP expiring on or after Jan 30, 2020 can apply. so technically she is eligible, right?
 

threwaway

Full Member
Jun 17, 2021
41
13
Hi,

Could you guys clarify something for me?

"Due to COVID-19, you may be eligible to apply for a one-time open work permit of up to 18 months if you apply online by July 27, 2021.
Who can apply
To be eligible for this open work permit, you must meet the following 5 requirements:
  1. Your post-graduation work permit (PGWP)
    1. expired on or after January 30, 2020, or
    2. will expire within 4 months from the date you apply for this open work permit."

So my friend's PGWP permit expires on December 19th 2021, Is she eligible to apply ?
PGWP expiring on or after Jan 30, 2020 can apply. so technically she is eligible, right?
On the date you apply, either PGWP should have been expired already or will expire within 4 months of it. So, if you apply on July 27 (which is the last date to apply for this), the PGWP must have been expired before July 27 or must be expiring before November 27, 2021. So your friend is not eligible under this public policy from my understanding.
 

blam34

Star Member
Aug 23, 2018
177
82
No that's just a temporary extension given ...you should expect to hear from them within 4 to 5 weeks of submitting your application I guess?
I recieved the extension for 18 months ...until December 2022
That’s great news and I feel a little relieved now. Thank you for your response!
 

J_ames

Hero Member
Mar 24, 2021
247
171
Got approved today.

ONLINE

Applied : June 6th, 2021

Got temporary extension : June 7th, 2021

Ghost update + Status change : July 11th, 2021

Eligibility review : July 12th, 2021

Decision made : July 13th, 2021

Approved : July 13th, 2021.

Got full 18 month extension


Waiting for papercopy now :)
 

pyramid7799

Star Member
May 23, 2021
74
11
Got approved today.

ONLINE

Applied : June 6th, 2021

Got temporary extension : June 7th, 2021

Ghost update + Status change : July 11th, 2021

Eligibility review : July 12th, 2021

Decision made : July 13th, 2021

Approved : July 13th, 2021.

Got full 18 month extension


Waiting for papercopy now :)
You applied from which country.
 

J_ames

Hero Member
Mar 24, 2021
247
171
Your timeline helps! I was wondering what all documents did you submit?
1. imm5710e
2. Copy of CSQ - since I am in Quebec
3. Copy of passport
4. Photo of yourself (35mm x 45mm, if I remember correctly)
5. Letter of explaination that u r appying for public policy.
 

JayaK0909

Star Member
Feb 8, 2021
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1. imm5710e
2. Copy of CSQ - since I am in Quebec
3. Copy of passport
4. Photo of yourself (35mm x 45mm, if I remember correctly)
5. Letter of explaination that u r appying for public policy.
Thank you!

I have submitted my application with
- form
- Letter
- Photo
- Passport copy

Waiting now! *Fingers crossed*