PGWP application

[lookingforanswers500]

Hello,

I applied for my PGWP in Feb 2022 and my eligibility review has not yet begun. The processing times have changed and the letter I received from the IRCC stating I can work till June 2022 or until a decision is made whichever comes first is creeping in by 2 days. I work as a frontline worker in a hospital and I'm worried this will lead to the termination of my employment. Any employment requires me to have legal status to work in the country. I'm unsure what to do so that I can continue working in the hospital.
I thought of applying for my PGWP again hoping the IRCC will issue another letter stating I can work 4 months full time for any employer until a decision is made. But, I am unsure if this will work or if it will affect my current application.
Once I receive my PGWP decision for the application made in Feb 2022, I will withdraw my application for the PGWP in June 2022.

Do you think this will work or if there is anyway I can continue to work?

The IRCC does not accept calls because of the long wait times.

Thank you.

 

[nickgrizzly]

Hi there,

You don't need to apply again to another PGWP to keep working. Read below, information taken directly from IRCC.
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/temporary-residents/study-permits/post-graduation-work-permit-program/permit.html

Letter validity
Officers should understand that the validity date of the letter in no way overrides the authority of paragraph R186(w), which allows foreign nationals who meet the requirements to continue working until a final decision is made on their work permit application.

The letter has a 120-day validity from the date of receipt, which corresponds with IRCC’s service standard for in-Canada applications. Historically, IRCC meets its service standard more than 90% of the time; therefore, only a few applicants will require a new letter. Most should receive a decision before the 120 days have expired.

If the 120 days have passed and no decision has been rendered
In cases where the 120 days have passed and no decision has been rendered, the applicant may request continued proof of authorization to work using the IRCC web form.

Client Support Centre (CSC) agents can follow their standard procedures to respond.

Requests for supporting documents that may place the processing time beyond 120 days
If the IMM 0127 E – WP-EXT for PGWP was previously sent (exists in Outgoing Correspondence View tab) and the processing officer determines that further documentation is required, in the Item Requested section, the officer should select “Other” and add the following text:

Your authorization to work is continued under paragraph 186(w) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations for an additional 120 days from the date of this letter or until a final decision is made, whichever comes first.

 

[nickgrizzly]

Basically what you want to do is this:

If the 120 days have passed and no decision has been rendered
In cases where the 120 days have passed and no decision has been rendered, the applicant may request continued proof of authorization to work using the IRCC web form.

Client Support Centre (CSC) agents can follow their standard procedures to respond.

 

[lookingforanswers500]

Hi there,

You don't need to apply again to another PGWP to keep working. Read below, information taken directly from IRCC.
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/temporary-residents/study-permits/post-graduation-work-permit-program/permit.html

Letter validity
Officers should understand that the validity date of the letter in no way overrides the authority of paragraph R186(w), which allows foreign nationals who meet the requirements to continue working until a final decision is made on their work permit application.

The letter has a 120-day validity from the date of receipt, which corresponds with IRCC’s service standard for in-Canada applications. Historically, IRCC meets its service standard more than 90% of the time; therefore, only a few applicants will require a new letter. Most should receive a decision before the 120 days have expired.

If the 120 days have passed and no decision has been rendered
In cases where the 120 days have passed and no decision has been rendered, the applicant may request continued proof of authorization to work using the IRCC web form.

Client Support Centre (CSC) agents can follow their standard procedures to respond.

Requests for supporting documents that may place the processing time beyond 120 days
If the IMM 0127 E – WP-EXT for PGWP was previously sent (exists in Outgoing Correspondence View tab) and the processing officer determines that further documentation is required, in the Item Requested section, the officer should select “Other” and add the following text:

Your authorization to work is continued under paragraph 186(w) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations for an additional 120 days from the date of this letter or until a final decision is made, whichever comes first.

Thank you! This was informative and just the thing I needed. I will go over the details in the link shared by you and hopefully it all works out

 

[sidharthav]

Hey @lookingforanswers500 . Did calling help??