Did you withdraw your online application before the flagpole?My experience with the PGWP and flagpoling in Vancouver.
UBC Arts graduate, applied 22 May. Online took way too long, so I flagpoled early this month.
I had an American friend in the same predicament, so we went in her car to the US border. I had an existing I94, so the US officer let me in quite easily (no "administrative refusal"). We spent two mins on US soil before turning back to Peace Arch.
At the booth the officer wrote us a yellow "referal" form for secondary. We went inside, took a number each, then paid the fee. The officer gave me a mini heart attack when she asked why my transcript was unsealed (i.e. taken out from the original envelope, but I used it for the online application). She said the fee is only to process the application, and didn't guarantee anything. I then had my biometrics taken in a room, then waited another 15 mins. Got my 3 year PGWP after 45 mins of waiting in total! Fun fact: my American friend got one extra day on her PGWP (expires 05 Aug 2022 vs my 04 Aug). Didn't wanna argue as I was overjoyed.
Flagpoling was the best decision I made, and I regret not doing it sooner. The only advantage of waiting for your online application is you essentially get a few months extra of "free" working time as your implied status in effect prolongs your time as a worker.
Good luck everyone else
Nope not at all. You will be okay as long as you have maintained full time except last semester.Does the "F" on the transcript have a bad influence to apply the PGWP?
My experience with the PGWP and flagpoling in Vancouver.
UBC Arts graduate, applied 22 May. Online took way too long, so I flagpoled early this month.
I had an American friend in the same predicament, so we went in her car to the US border. I had an existing I94, so the US officer let me in quite easily (no "administrative refusal"). We spent two mins on US soil before turning back to Peace Arch.
At the booth the officer wrote us a yellow "referal" form for secondary. We went inside, took a number each, then paid the fee. The officer gave me a mini heart attack when she asked why my transcript was unsealed (i.e. taken out from the original envelope, but I used it for the online application). She said the fee is only to process the application, and didn't guarantee anything. I then had my biometrics taken in a room, then waited another 15 mins. Got my 3 year PGWP after 45 mins of waiting in total! Fun fact: my American friend got one extra day on her PGWP (expires 05 Aug 2022 vs my 04 Aug). Didn't wanna argue as I was overjoyed.
Flagpoling was the best decision I made, and I regret not doing it sooner. The only advantage of waiting for your online application is you essentially get a few months extra of "free" working time as your implied status in effect prolongs your time as a worker.
Good luck everyone else
I mean, like I drop one term and switch to another program(some courses are same so I continue to study). but the program was full (fall term)so I moved to (winter term), all term that I studied are 5 courses which is a full-time student.Nope not at all. You will be okay as long as you have maintained full time except last semester.
I had many F’s on my transcripts. hopefully i get approved mine will let you knowDoes the "F" on the transcript have a bad influence to apply the PGWP?
So you paid $255 twice?Nope not at all. You will be okay as long as you have maintained full time except last semester.
I also applied May 11th and not received any updates yet. But there is nothing we can do except waiting!Hi Guys,
Is there anyone applied on May 11th? I applied on May 11th and still waiting and my study permit already expired. I talked to IRCC last week, they told me everything is normal but they did not start my eligibility yet. If it is normal why they are taking long time!!! Could you please guys give me an idea should I call them again?