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PGWP processing time

rahil2952

Newbie
Oct 9, 2014
7
0
Hello

I applied for my PGWP on May27th online and right now on CIC website it is showing that they are processing files for 5th June but I haven't got any update on my application. It still shows status open. What should I need to do? Should I call them?

Thanks
 

amiro123

Newbie
Oct 25, 2015
3
0
hello
i have applied pgwp on may 5 ,2015 . still waiting and the status shows open.
study permit expired on july 2015.
can i go to us border and flagpole.i have heard that one can get an instant work permit there.
Please suggest should i go there ,but my study permit is already expired.
thanx
 

mets15

Star Member
Oct 22, 2015
125
1
amiro123 said:
hello
i have applied pgwp on may 5 ,2015 . still waiting and the status shows open.
study permit expired on july 2015.
can i go to us border and flagpole.i have heard that one can get an instant work permit there.
Please suggest should i go there ,but my study permit is already expired.
thanx
I'm in the same boat. You can't go flagpole on an expired study permit and if it's more than 90 days. Unfortunately, I learned about flagpoling 3 days after my permit expired and have been waiting and waiting for the status to change to 'approved' online! Do not step out for flagpoling, you will lose your implied status.
 

rahil2952

Newbie
Oct 9, 2014
7
0
Hi Mets15,

Have you called CIC for status and What they are saying? I am trying to call them but it always gets busy.

Thanks
 

mets15

Star Member
Oct 22, 2015
125
1
rahil2952 said:
Hi Mets15,

Have you called CIC for status and What they are saying? I am trying to call them but it always gets busy.

Thanks
Unfortunately, nothing to me as I have applied after you. I applied on June 26th and there are people on the forum who applied after me and have received their approvals in the last 3 weeks. I meant I am in the same boat about flagpoling. I know there are many people from April and May still waiting even though online it says they are working on June 5th. It's just ridiculous and frustrating for everyone. I have called CIC a few times to get information as to the order of the applications being processed and its discrepancies but they of course say nothing and keep saying that online processing times are absolutely accurate, it's complete BS as clearly they are not. I wish there was some way to reach out and do something about it. I have received 2 blank updates so far, which CIC confirmed means that the officer is looking at my application. PGWPs are guaranteed, as long as you submit all the required documents, I don't understand why the officer should have to go in anyone's application TWICE or more than that and still not make the decision.

I hope you hear back soon. Keep calling when it says busy, you should get a wait time to speak to someone after the first several tries!
 

memehn

Member
Oct 29, 2015
12
0
mets15 said:
Unfortunately, nothing to me as I have applied after you. I applied on June 26th and there are people on the forum who applied after me and have received their approvals in the last 3 weeks. I meant I am in the same boat about flagpoling. I know there are many people from April and May still waiting even though online it says they are working on June 5th. It's just ridiculous and frustrating for everyone. I have called CIC a few times to get information as to the order of the applications being processed and its discrepancies but they of course say nothing and keep saying that online processing times are absolutely accurate, it's complete BS as clearly they are not. I wish there was some way to reach out and do something about it. I have received 2 blank updates so far, which CIC confirmed means that the officer is looking at my application. PGWPs are guaranteed, as long as you submit all the required documents, I don't understand why the officer should have to go in anyone's application TWICE or more than that and still not make the decision.

I hope you hear back soon. Keep calling when it says busy, you should get a wait time to speak to someone after the first several tries!
I have called CIC about 3 times, last time when I called, they said please don't call back anymore because you have called so many time already!!!
I was so mad....helpless...
 

mets15

Star Member
Oct 22, 2015
125
1
memehn said:
I have called CIC about 3 times, last time when I called, they said please don't call back anymore because you have called so many time already!!!
I was so mad....helpless...
Hi memehn,

If you applied on or before June 20th, they have to give you information if you call. Also, sometimes one officer is rude and the next may be nice, but as long as you applied by June 20th, they will look up your information. Just keep trying. I am past the number of days but I applied on June 26th, so I don't think they will help me out just yet. Good luck!
 

xiaopan

Star Member
Sep 24, 2015
140
15
I agree... just keep waiting and you should be able to get it soon

mets15 said:
Hi memehn,

If you applied on or before June 20th, they have to give you information if you call. Also, sometimes one officer is rude and the next may be nice, but as long as you applied by June 20th, they will look up your information. Just keep trying. I am past the number of days but I applied on June 26th, so I don't think they will help me out just yet. Good luck!