Post Graduate Work Permit Processing Time (PGWP)

[Jam2Cad97]

Ok, another update. Another friend of mine got his pgwp approval. For 3 years
Applied on : oct 24
Approved on: jan 21 after 2pm
Province: BC

Thanks BC seems to move much faster than Ontario

 

[Lbatallanos]

Hi guys! Finally, we have our visas approved! my husband's PGWP and mine (spouse)

Applied on: Oct 28
Processed on: Jan 22
Approved on: Jan 22
Province: ON

Good luck everybody!

 

[jvnjie]

Hi guys! Finally, we have our visas approved! my husband's PGWP and mine (spouse)

Applied on: Oct 28
Processed on: Jan 22
Approved on: Jan 22
Province: ON

Good luck everybody!

Congratulations! A quick question. Did you log in to your account and get the update or you read it from the email they sent you?

 

[tankarla]

Hi,

I have the following situation:

1) I arrived in Canada in May 2019 and obtained my study permit for a 2 years Masters Program. Once I realized that its gonna be bit intensive than regular Fall and Winter, I informed my university that I need an extension for a year upto Spring/Summar 2020, which I obtained from the university ( the Uni is listed as a DLI). After two weeks of staying in Canada without formally registering for classes, I returned home. FYI, I didnt apply for SIN nor did work during this two weeks.

2) In December 2019, I came again and this time, I obtained my SIN, made payments to my university to register myself for the classes in Winter 2020 term. I intend to finish it within 2 years by taking minimum number of courses required for international students.

3) My question is, since I didnt officially initiate my studies before Winter 2020 and after entering Canada in May 2019, I left the country within two weeks w/out working, would I be eligible for PGWP when I finish my studies?

Your insight would lift a lot of stress.

And finally, as an aside, what is flagpoling?

Thanks in advance for patient reading and perhaps helping me to alleviate my concerns.

P.s. As I didn’t want to change my ticket date in May, I just travelled inside Canada to pass the 15 days.

You posted in the wrong forum.

There should not be any problem for PGWP in the facts and circumstances stated by you . But do explain the same clearly while filing the pgwp application . Remember to stop working part time moment the university deems you to have passed . You can again start working when you apply for PGWP.

 

[smoheet]

Hello,

I applied on for PGWP on 26th October 2019. Got my approval this afternoon.

Applied from Ontario.

Thanks.

 

[smoheet]

Thanks BC seems to move much faster than Ontario

Ontarians are also getting their approvals on time. However, there aren't coming back to the forum once their application is approved.

 

[Cynthia93]

Hi guys! Finally, we have our visas approved! my husband's PGWP and mine (spouse)

Applied on: Oct 28
Processed on: Jan 22
Approved on: Jan 22
Province: ON

Good luck everybody!

Congratulations
Please did you include your 3 months Payslip
Is Your Job under NOC O, A or B

 

[Lbatallanos]

Congratulations! A quick question. Did you log in to your account and get the update or you read it from the email they sent you?

We got it from the account

 

[Lbatallanos]

Congratulations
Please did you include your 3 months Payslip
Is Your Job under NOC O, A or B

Hi! Yes we included 3 paystubs but my husband receives the payment biweekly so it was 1.5 months

 

[Eagletowers]

I applied on 8th October I called IRCC, I was told my application was transferred to another department for processing. I called the number he gave me and the lady said that I will be contacted this week.. well I’m still waiting.

What did the lady say was the reason for your application to be transferred ?

They said they wanted to get more information from that department

So long story short I got a refusal letter
Reason: I do not have a valid job offer so I’m not eligible
So I sent a web form with a link to PGWP requirement stating that I do not need a job offer..
After 2 day my file status was changed to “we are Checking to see if you meet the eligibility requirements” I am just shocked I had to send a link for them to know the eligibility requirements.
Just wow

 

[AffanMustafa]

I've been issued a visa due to late issuance of visa i've deferred till next intake. Currently the deffered program is same as one at the time i applied for visa but if i want to change that program now within same college will it create any issue for study permit issuance when i will land Canada?

 

[Lbatallanos]

Hi guys, has anyone tried applying for a TRV with "In Canada Approval Letter" instead of attaching a scan of the PGWP?

It is taking a while now for my PGWP to arrive at my Canadian address by mail, and I need a TRV asap to re-enter Canada.

Any help will be very appreciated.

Hi did you find any solution? I'm on the same boat

 

[jvnjie]

any new update today? Oct 24th applicant still waiting

 

[Nosyllek]

They said they wanted to get more information from that department

So long story short I got a refusal letter
Reason: I do not have a valid job offer so I’m not eligible
So I sent a web form with a link to PGWP requirement stating that I do not need a job offer..
After 2 day my file status was changed to “we are Checking to see if you meet the eligibility requirements” I am just shocked I had to send a link for them to know the eligibility requirements.
Just wow

Did you state in your application you had a job offer?

 

[Zod91]

Hi,

I can finally tell my story now:

My study permit was expired on August 03,2019 And I received my completion letter from the university on August 05,2019 hence because of being two days late I lost my status and I couldn’t apply online or do the flagpole..

Here started my journey of figuring out the right process of restoring the status and applying for PGWP ..spoke with many cic agents / former applicants and immigration help associations and came to a conclusion that I would apply for restoration as a worker + PGWP and hence paid $455 in total which includes $200 for restoration + $155 work permit + $100 open work permit and submitted my application on August 15 as a paper application with all documents and explanation ..

Everything was good except for that the processing time for restoration is unknown and after 3 months were passed I contacted cic almost every week with no insight on my file and the only answer was to wait .. Reached out to the Edmonton office MP and Montreal office MP Who helped in querying the IRCC about my file as well..

Finally on Monday, IRCC said that I applied incorrectly and should have requested for restoring of status as student as I can’t restore as a worker because I never had that status..this situation left me helpless as I would be finishing my 180 days on February 01 but luckily they didn’t reject the application and on Tuesday they requested me to apply for study permit extension along with another payment of $150.. Paid that and was having my fingers crossed.

I have been without status for over 5 months ...without health insurance..without being able to work or leave the country ... but FINALLY today they sent email saying both the applications have been approved and will be mailed to me.. so now just waiting for my PGWP to arrive in post...

Any questions please don’t hesitates to reach out to me and Good luck everyone..