Post Graduate Work Permit Processing Time (PGWP)
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So I just noticed something.
When we applied for my wife's SOWP extension, we were living in London, ON.
In September, we moved to Hamilton, ON, and we sent a webform changing the address.
Now I noticed that her approval letter has the old London address, not the new one. So I'm guessing they'll send the work permit to our old address in London. I tried to call several times but I never get connected. Is there anything I can do? We did the same thing for my PGWP application and my address was correctly changed.
Did you apply pgwp in the same application as yours or separate application for the family?
PGWP EXT. SPECIAL MEASURE
Applied - JUNE 28th
Special measure Email- August 2nd
Got interim work permit Email - August 10th
Review Started - December 14th
Approved - December 15th
i applied before the email for special measure was sent out, hoping to get my work permit on time to avoid delays. couldn't wait for the automatic renewal as it was taking longer than normal.
paid $155 for processing fees
Applied - JUNE 28th
Special measure Email- August 2nd
Got interim work permit Email - August 10th
Review Started - December 14th
Approved - December 15th
i applied before the email for special measure was sent out, hoping to get my work permit on time to avoid delays. couldn't wait for the automatic renewal as it was taking longer than normal.
paid $155 for processing fees
Hello, all applications were submitted at the same time. Note that it is PGWP + Visitor record.
Hello, congratulations on your approval!
Did you apply for your SOWP after your spouse’s PGWP got approved? Or while it was in progress? I am graduating soon and have to apply for my PGWP and spouse’s SOWP, your experience will be helpful.
Hey there, congratulations on your approval. So did you apply twice for your PGWP ext? Or just once on June 28th.
I applied on May 29th before the policy and applied again on Aug 8th. But unfortunately they rejected(oct last week) my first application which I submitted on May 29th. I also submitted my new application details through web form. But no luck.
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Thank you.
You don't need to wait for your spouse's pgwp approval.
Attach "Submission Confirmation" letter of your spouse's pgwp application with your sowp application.
Write an explanation letter mentioning all the details of your spouse (UCI, Application number, Date of submission etc), and that you'll provide his/her Post Grad Work Permit copy as soon as you receive it.
Usually they can check the status of your spouse's pgwp through their UCI and application number, but safer side just upload the hard copy through Webform once pgwp application is approved to support your application.
I followed the same process.
I also applied on 28th June. Eligibility review is in process for 2o days now. No decision yet.
Applied for PGWP on June 2nd, along with Visitor's Record extension for my spouse and kid on the same application.
Review started on Dec. 16th (possibly 15th),
Approved on Dec. 16th.
Took 6.5 months. No call or webform made. Don't get too worried. You'll get it eventually.
What I didn't expect is that it's valid for 3 years from NOW. So it actually serves as a 3.5-year permit. Cool.
Review started on Dec. 16th (possibly 15th),
Approved on Dec. 16th.
Took 6.5 months. No call or webform made. Don't get too worried. You'll get it eventually.
What I didn't expect is that it's valid for 3 years from NOW. So it actually serves as a 3.5-year permit. Cool.
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That’s good to know. Thanks for providing detailed clarification, much appreciated.