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PGWP query, application submitted

readysetgo

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Feb 9, 2019
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Hello there,

I submitted my application for PGWP online this week and uploaded the IMM5710 form, along with scanned copies of my passport, program completion letter, and a photograph. There is something I am being very paranoid about.

Before uploading the form, I went over it 2-3 times to double check all my entries on it. The form was already VALIDATED then, it said "Yes" on top near the Validated option. I went through everything quite a few times, did NOT make any changes to the MANDATORY FIELDS, and finally saved and closed the form. I did not validate again since I made no changes to the necessary fields and I still had the bar codes as well. Is this going to be a problem?

Also, I have seen posts where people have said they have had problems uploading the form on the CIC website even though it was validated. I wanted to know, if in case my form was NOT validated, or there was some other error in the entries, would I still be able to upload and submit it? Is there a way I can call CIC and ask them to check if everything is okay? The current processing times are around 84 days, which means by the time I receive a response, it will be way over the 90 day mark and I won't be eligible to apply again if its gets rejected.

I'm just worried I might have missed something on the form and/or not validated perhaps and yet was able to upload. Maybe I am being paranoid, but if someone could comment and put my mind to rest, I would be very grateful.

Thanks so much!
 

bongoman

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Dec 3, 2014
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You can't upload an invalid form. I think you should have included your transcript as well, send them via Webform.
 

readysetgo

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Feb 9, 2019
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Give it a couple of weeks and then submit a web form asking status of your application and if it's complete or not.
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/contacts/web-form.asp
Don't lose sleep over it! Lol
I totally am losing sleep over it to be honest. I will try and call CIC on Monday, see what they say. If they do say its incomplete, then do you suggest I resubmit an application or submit the additional documents via WebForm?
 

readysetgo

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Feb 9, 2019
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You can't upload an invalid form. I think you should have included your transcript as well, send them via Webform.
So you're saying the forms must be validated before uploading, right? Otherwise they are not accepted on the website?

Should I consult CIC before sending them anything via Webform? Transcripts included?
 

bongoman

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So you're saying the forms must be validated before uploading, right? Otherwise they are not accepted on the website?

Should I consult CIC before sending them anything via Webform? Transcripts included?
Yes an invalid form wouldn't upload see http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/helpcentre/answer.asp?qnum=1312&top=23

No just send it by webform maybe with a small explanation that you are submitting it just in case it is necessary, there is no real way to contact them other than webform anyway.
 

readysetgo

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Feb 9, 2019
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Yes an invalid form wouldn't upload see http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/helpcentre/answer.asp?qnum=1312&top=23

No just send it by webform maybe with a small explanation that you are submitting it just in case it is necessary, there is no real way to contact them other than webform anyway.
I see what you mean. So if the form said "No" under validated, then the bar codes are not generated. It must say "Yes" and then barcodes show up. Generation of bar codes is probably how the CIC website understands if the form is complete or not? Is that it?

I will send them a transcript via Webform. Thank you for letting me know!