PGWP - Extension (Paper Application)
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Can you send your timeline I have sent the paper application 2 days back.
They received it today.
I send the paper application on 12th January,they received after 3 days.I was able to link my application online on 23rd January.No update after that.
Please anybody here submitted PGWP application via paper route and was processed within the paper processing time??? I've no seen anybody! Kindly signify if you are in same boat with me please! My application is 56days today and processing time says 58days but no any update yet
To anyone wondering about the process, I summarized what I did for my PGWP extension from posts on this thread and my timeline as well.
A. I prepared 8 documents following @penacare’s walkthrough of the IRCC guideline:
Your documents may vary depending on your situation, and as stated on your checklist (IMM5583). This also includes recent updates.
Answers for some important questions on IMM5710:
B. I placed them in Canada Post Express envelope (to be able to track it) and sent to this address:
C. Timeline
D. And, if anyone will be wondering, what happens if the PGWP expires while waiting for your extension, @liji0024 answered it on this thread:
Thank you to all the responders from the thread. I wouldn’t have done it smoothly without your help. And to all who are going to go through this in the future… Good luck!
A. I prepared 8 documents following @penacare’s walkthrough of the IRCC guideline:
Your documents may vary depending on your situation, and as stated on your checklist (IMM5583). This also includes recent updates.
- Request Letter (Very Important): Extension Request Letter needs to be at the top
- IMM5583 (required): This is the checklist
- IMM5710 (required): Place the barcode on top
- Photocopy of first page, last page of my Passport
- Photocopy of initial PGWP
- Photocopy of Final transcript
- Photocopy of letter from institution
- Photocopy of Official Receipt (required) - “Work permit (including extension) – per person” for $155 plus “Open work permit holder" for $100
Answers for some important questions on IMM5710:
B. I placed them in Canada Post Express envelope (to be able to track it) and sent to this address:
C. Timeline
- Mailed documents: November 14, 2022
- Documents delivered: November 17, 2022
- Link Application to the IRCC online portal: November 30, 2022 (manual link)
- Biometrics: done previously
- Permit Approval: February 24, 2023
D. And, if anyone will be wondering, what happens if the PGWP expires while waiting for your extension, @liji0024 answered it on this thread:
Thank you to all the responders from the thread. I wouldn’t have done it smoothly without your help. And to all who are going to go through this in the future… Good luck!
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It is helpful to link your application online so you can check your status. For some, it is done automatically, but I did it manually by following instructions on the IRCC portal. It approximately took 3 months before I got my approval letter. See my thread above for my timeline.
Hi, I have some clarifications. My TRV is in my old passport. Do I need to photocopy the pages of my old passport too as supporting documents?
I recently travelled to India and after coming back I did not get the entry stamp on my passport. However, the checklist shows to photocopy the stamp of a recent entry made to Canada. Can someone shed light on this?
I recently travelled to India and after coming back I did not get the entry stamp on my passport. However, the checklist shows to photocopy the stamp of a recent entry made to Canada. Can someone shed light on this?
No, you only need to photocopy your new passport and stamps if any. if you did not get any stamp while entering Canada it is ok. These days stamps are done on the Customs form itself which you print out at the airport.
Hi all i appreciate your help
i recently got my pgwp extension approval ( in Canada approval letter) but next week i have to travel but didnt got the physical work permit yet to my mail as it will take time to arrive to my canadian address .i have a valid trv so can i show my in canada approval letter and trv to re enter ?
i recently got my pgwp extension approval ( in Canada approval letter) but next week i have to travel but didnt got the physical work permit yet to my mail as it will take time to arrive to my canadian address .i have a valid trv so can i show my in canada approval letter and trv to re enter ?
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I think it should be fine but you should call IRCC and confirm before you travel.