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PGWP - Extension (Paper Application)

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Josedi

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Sep 26, 2019
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dwalu said:
IRCC says it doesn’t provide acknowledgement of receipt (AOR) for paper based applications. They will advise you to submit an electronic application which in my opinion is an avenue to exploit applicants! The other thing is that they will send you those generic emails saying you have maintained status but it doesn’t indicate that you have applied and that they have received your application! So that is as good as useless! The last viable option is to explore ways to link your paper based application to your online profile. But this will require you to have your file/application number. Next best step is to call IRCC and ask if they have since created a temporary file which has an XW plus some digits.If you get hold of that number, then you can use it to link your paper application with the online profile. I have been through this since December 11, 2023 and I fully understand your frustration!
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Josedi

Member
Sep 26, 2019
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Thank you very much for your reply,

So you have not received anything since December?

I have tried them all, the number that they gave me W123… can not be linked. I called IRCC again right now, and they send me a generic email having my name on the top of the email, saying that if I provide the copy of previous application (all docs), receipt of payment, the receipt of UPS, and that print of that generic email, my employees should accept, I will try it today. I will update you
 
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thealchewmist

Full Member
Dec 25, 2023
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dwalu said:
IRCC says it doesn’t provide acknowledgement of receipt (AOR) for paper based applications. They will advise you to submit an electronic application which in my opinion is an avenue to exploit applicants! The other thing is that they will send you those generic emails saying you have maintained status but it doesn’t indicate that you have applied and that they have received your application! So that is as good as useless! The last viable option is to explore ways to link your paper based application to your online profile. But this will require you to have your file/application number. Next best step is to call IRCC and ask if they have since created a temporary file which has an XW plus some digits.If you get hold of that number, then you can use it to link your paper application with the online profile. I have been through this since December 11, 2023 and I fully understand your frustration!
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Has your application been approved?
 
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Josedi

Member
Sep 26, 2019
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After 80 days, I could link my application to my online profile with the temporary number starting with W, that IRCC gave me. And then immediately the biometric was activated in my profile (I never had biometrics). So, my paper application extension is being proceed …
 
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thealchewmist

Full Member
Dec 25, 2023
42
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Josedi said:
After 80 days, I could link my application to my online profile with the temporary number starting with W, that IRCC gave me. And then immediately the biometric was activated in my profile (I never had biometrics). So, my paper application extension is being proceed …
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It took me two months to be able to link mine. It has been 4 months since I submitted and past the processing time yet, I have not been approved yet.
 
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ranjitsohal

Newbie
Dec 19, 2022
9
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Atharvavyas09 said:
how do i link my paper application to online account ?
Can anybody please guide me about this ?
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1. Do you already have an account?
2. When did you send your application?
3. Was it received?
4. Linking it online it's pretty easy, you will need just some personal details (i.e. passport #, DOB, etc.). However, it might take a while before you are able to link it. They are extremely slow (see my previous comment to get a sense of the timeline).
 
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ranjitsohal

Newbie
Dec 19, 2022
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AndyT

Star Member
Jun 12, 2020
60
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Mine is Nov 2023 paper application PGWP extension submission under public policy. I have tried multiple times to link it online but failed. Called IRCC two weeks ago and they told me that it won’t link. Am just happy to find that my application exists..lol. I will bother them after one or two months to check the status of my application.
 
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mehaksingh

Newbie
Jan 24, 2024
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Can somebody please help me with understanding Work permit processing time lately. I submitted my paper based application for work permit on 21st December 2023. It’s been almost 6 months since I applied and no progress made yet. The processing time on IRCC official website is 3 months which has clearly been crossed in my case.
I haven’t applied for any extension, I have just applied for what I’m entitled for. I’m struggling to get an update on my application. My employer is now getting a bit agitated because it’s rare for an application to take this long. I got my gcms notes as well, no progress after background check completion.

Any suggestions would be appreciated.
 
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Vane2044

Full Member
Nov 23, 2023
32
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I was entitle to get a PWGP for 3 years, but due to my passport expiry date I got my PGWP only for 5 months with an observation to have it renewed after submitting the new passport. I submitted that on paper cause is what is says on the IRCC website to do it only on paper, they got my application on November 27th, 2023. Today is 200 days since then meaning almost 7 months and I haven't gotten any update. I'm feeling so frustrated and depressed. Any one knows what else can I do? please advice. ( I have called IRCC and webforms and they said is in process always).
 
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