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Post Graduate Work Permit Processing Time (PGWP)

RA1208

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Jan 7, 2022
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I think most of the applicants got approval who applied from Quebec, ontario, Montreal.
BC is still waiting in a long queue…..
 

yafaa1993

Star Member
Jul 2, 2021
126
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I have just called IRCC to confirm the status of my application. They’re processing my background check. I have submitted a PCC for every country I have lived in including Canada. My question is how long does it normally take, it’s been around 22 weeks now? Any idea?
 

raynadukkandy

Hero Member
Apr 12, 2019
342
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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
I think most of the applicants got approval who applied from Quebec, ontario, Montreal.
BC is still waiting in a long queue…..
As long as you're in Canada, where you apply from has generally no impact.
 

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
I have just called IRCC to confirm the status of my application. They’re processing my background check. I have submitted a PCC for every country I have lived in including Canada. My question is how long does it normally take, it’s been around 22 weeks now? Any idea?
Can't give you a specific time period, but background check does take time.
 
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BA101

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Nov 29, 2021
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I have just called IRCC to confirm the status of my application. They’re processing my background check. I have submitted a PCC for every country I have lived in including Canada. My question is how long does it normally take, it’s been around 22 weeks now? Any idea?
If you are outland, then things are a bit bleak. Some people take 6-7 months to approve. I have seen this with Indian applicants [ when they finish studies in Canada but are in India while applying PGWP and do not have a valid TRV ]
 

BA101

Champion Member
Nov 29, 2021
2,528
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I have just called IRCC to confirm the status of my application. They’re processing my background check. I have submitted a PCC for every country I have lived in including Canada. My question is how long does it normally take, it’s been around 22 weeks now? Any idea?
Background check is a standard process and your eligibility review begins Only after background check is completed. Sometimes officers directly finish processing your file too. So it is pretty random afaik