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Post Graduate Work Permit Processing Time (PGWP)

Dilpreet435

Star Member
Jul 13, 2018
140
22
Apparently, there has been an update regarding pgwp … you need a new supporting document “leave from studies” . Does this apply to applications that have been submitted already. Does anyone has more information about this?
Here is the quote from government of canada

Leave from studies
If the applicant remained in Canada while a student and took leave from their studies during their program, the officer must determine if the applicant was compliant with the conditions of their study permit, as outlined in Assessing study permit conditions. If the applicant took a period of leave that was authorized by their DLI at any time during their studies, they must include documentation proving the leave was authorized by the DLI with their application. Officers may request additional documents to complete their assessment. Per paragraph R220.1(1)(b), students must

  • be enrolled at a DLI
  • remain enrolled
  • be actively pursuing their course or program of study
If the officer determines that the student actively pursued studies during their leave, the student may still be eligible for the Post-Graduation Work Permit Program (PGWPP).

If it is determined that the student has not met the conditions of their study permit, they may be banned from applying for a post-graduation work permit for 6 months from the date they stopped their unauthorized study or work, per subparagraph R200(3)(e)(i).

For information about labour disruptions and strikes, see Applicants impacted by a designated learning institution (DLI) strike.
 

raynadukkandy

Hero Member
Apr 12, 2019
342
168
Canada
Category........
CEC
NOC Code......
22221
App. Filed.......
18-01-2023
AOR Received.
19-01-2023
IELTS Request
02-12-2022
Med's Done....
01-03-2019
Apparently, there has been an update regarding pgwp … you need a new supporting document “leave from studies” . Does this apply to applications that have been submitted already. Does anyone has more information about this?
Here is the quote from government of canada

Leave from studies
If the applicant remained in Canada while a student and took leave from their studies during their program, the officer must determine if the applicant was compliant with the conditions of their study permit, as outlined in Assessing study permit conditions. If the applicant took a period of leave that was authorized by their DLI at any time during their studies, they must include documentation proving the leave was authorized by the DLI with their application. Officers may request additional documents to complete their assessment. Per paragraph R220.1(1)(b), students must

  • be enrolled at a DLI
  • remain enrolled
  • be actively pursuing their course or program of study
If the officer determines that the student actively pursued studies during their leave, the student may still be eligible for the Post-Graduation Work Permit Program (PGWPP).

If it is determined that the student has not met the conditions of their study permit, they may be banned from applying for a post-graduation work permit for 6 months from the date they stopped their unauthorized study or work, per subparagraph R200(3)(e)(i).

For information about labour disruptions and strikes, see Applicants impacted by a designated learning institution (DLI) strike.
This was always there. It's applicable if you had taken a break from your studies due to some reason. In such cases, you need to explain to the IRCC officer what were the reason(s) for doing so.
 

raynadukkandy

Hero Member
Apr 12, 2019
342
168
Canada
Category........
CEC
NOC Code......
22221
App. Filed.......
18-01-2023
AOR Received.
19-01-2023
IELTS Request
02-12-2022
Med's Done....
01-03-2019
What about the official drops which clg granted themselves
In such cases since it's out of your control, the 'leave from studies' requirements won't be applicable.
 

cef09

Star Member
Aug 17, 2020
146
99
Category........
CEC
Finally, my application was approved.

No email was received.
Application date:8th-Sep.
Eligibility started: around 2 pm (MB) 8th Jan
Approved: around 5:00 pm 10th-Jan.
One year program, one year PGWP ( my friend got three years' pgwp with one year program)

Hope those who are still waiting could hear the good news very soon!!!
On your GCKEY, is the start date on the 8th of September or 10th of Jan?
 

cooky.sonu

Star Member
Sep 7, 2021
158
51
My study permit was valid till 31st dec and so was SIN, now the employer is saying that your sin is expired on 31st dec, they need me to renew it but it can be only renewed once I get work permit which I applied on 10th september and not heard from them yet :(
 

raynadukkandy

Hero Member
Apr 12, 2019
342
168
Canada
Category........
CEC
NOC Code......
22221
App. Filed.......
18-01-2023
AOR Received.
19-01-2023
IELTS Request
02-12-2022
Med's Done....
01-03-2019
what a sad day, now my employer is asking that your sin is expired on 31st dec , submit ur new sin :(
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I think you can continue working even if your SIN has expired until you get your actual Work Permit.