Post Graduate Work Permit Processing Time (PGWP)
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Kay2018
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- Jan 11, 2018
- 87
- Category........
- WP
- NOC Code......
- 4161
- Job Offer........
- Yes
- App. Filed.......
- 09-03-2021
You are eligible for 8 months but if you get lucky you might get for a year. It's hard to give a concrete answer on this.
Applied by mail: Oct 08, 2019
Review of application: Feb 08, 2020 (few days after.. I received the best birthday gift I could ever ask for
)
Approved: Feb 10, 2020
Like what others do.. I also want to share my PGWP story because why not? Sharing is caring!
My 1st PGWP application was on March 02, 2018 and I received a refusal letter after exactly a month because I studied in a private school. This was not discussed with me by my individual consultant before and after I arrived in Canada and also by the school during my study and after I graduated that IRCC does not approve PGWP applicants from private schools. I felt betrayed by my fellow countrywoman and it was really heartbreaking but I had no choice but to move on and study again in a public school even though my parents were not financially prepared for it.
My 2nd PGWP application was on June 04, 2019 and it got refused on Oct. 02, 2019, 1 week after the officer requested to upload a document which is my TOR from previous program. I had no one to blame because it was my mistake for not clicking the 'next/submit button' in my CIC account to submit the file and for not TRIPLE checking it if the document was submitted or not. On my 3rd application, I made sure to ask help from an organization and an immigration lawyer to avoid making mistakes again as this would be my final chance of applying PGWP. After reading posts from this thread and confirming it from an IRCC agent, I learned that I have to pay $150 to restore my student permit before they could start processing my status as a worker and PGWP application. So, I did and submitted it through webform. Finally, after 8 months of waiting I could finally say my life in Canada has begun to move forward! Almost 2 years of wait time in total
Lessons from my experience:
1) DO NOT ONLY RELY on consultants/lawyers' suggestions or answers - be proactive. I have learned a lot about work permits and different pathways by reading CIC website and forums.
2) NEVER lose hope and HAVE a positive mind. Cliche as it sounds but it works 100%, I know how it feels to be anxious and depressed because of refusal and long wait for approval. Having a positive mind helped me to think clearly what steps should I do next with my situation and of course to fight depression.
3) TRIPLE CHECK your application. It's okay to make mistakes - we're all human being, but make sure to avoid it so you won't experience what I experienced.
4) DO NOT study in a private school. If you are right now, see if you can still transfer to a public school.
Thank you for all those people who shared their stories in this thread. Also, to @Naddie who was patient enough to answer all my questions! I wish us all the best in life!
Review of application: Feb 08, 2020 (few days after.. I received the best birthday gift I could ever ask for
)Approved: Feb 10, 2020
Like what others do.. I also want to share my PGWP story because why not? Sharing is caring!
My 1st PGWP application was on March 02, 2018 and I received a refusal letter after exactly a month because I studied in a private school. This was not discussed with me by my individual consultant before and after I arrived in Canada and also by the school during my study and after I graduated that IRCC does not approve PGWP applicants from private schools. I felt betrayed by my fellow countrywoman and it was really heartbreaking but I had no choice but to move on and study again in a public school even though my parents were not financially prepared for it.
My 2nd PGWP application was on June 04, 2019 and it got refused on Oct. 02, 2019, 1 week after the officer requested to upload a document which is my TOR from previous program. I had no one to blame because it was my mistake for not clicking the 'next/submit button' in my CIC account to submit the file and for not TRIPLE checking it if the document was submitted or not. On my 3rd application, I made sure to ask help from an organization and an immigration lawyer to avoid making mistakes again as this would be my final chance of applying PGWP. After reading posts from this thread and confirming it from an IRCC agent, I learned that I have to pay $150 to restore my student permit before they could start processing my status as a worker and PGWP application. So, I did and submitted it through webform. Finally, after 8 months of waiting I could finally say my life in Canada has begun to move forward! Almost 2 years of wait time in total
Lessons from my experience:
1) DO NOT ONLY RELY on consultants/lawyers' suggestions or answers - be proactive. I have learned a lot about work permits and different pathways by reading CIC website and forums.
2) NEVER lose hope and HAVE a positive mind. Cliche as it sounds but it works 100%, I know how it feels to be anxious and depressed because of refusal and long wait for approval. Having a positive mind helped me to think clearly what steps should I do next with my situation and of course to fight depression.
3) TRIPLE CHECK your application. It's okay to make mistakes - we're all human being, but make sure to avoid it so you won't experience what I experienced.
4) DO NOT study in a private school. If you are right now, see if you can still transfer to a public school.
Thank you for all those people who shared their stories in this thread. Also, to @Naddie who was patient enough to answer all my questions! I wish us all the best in life!
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Sorry to hear what happened to you, it's so unfortunate!Applied by mail: Oct 08, 2019
Review of application: Feb 08, 2020 (few days after.. I received the best birthday gift I could ever ask for
Approved: Feb 10, 2020
Like what others do.. I also want to share my PGWP story
My 1st PGWP application was on March 02, 2018 and I received a refusal letter after exactly a month because I studied in a private school. This was not discussed with me by my individual consultant before and after I arrived in Canada and also by the school during my study and after I graduated that IRCC does not approve PGWP applicants from private schools. I felt betrayed by my fellow countrywoman and it was really heartbreaking but I had no choice but to move on and study again in a public school even though my parents were not financially prepared for it.
My 2nd PGWP application was on June 04, 2019 and it got refused on Oct. 02, 2019, 1 week after the officer requested to upload a document which is my TOR from previous program. I had no one to blame because it was my mistake for not clicking the 'next/submit button' in my CIC account to submit the file and for not TRIPLE checking it if the document was submitted or not. On my 3rd application, I made sure to ask help from an organization and an immigration lawyer to avoid making mistakes again as this would be my final chance of applying PGWP. After reading posts from this thread and confirming it from an IRCC agent, I learned that I have to pay $150 to restore my student permit before they could start processing my status as a worker and PGWP application. So, I did and submitted it through webform. Finally, after 8 months of waiting I could finally say my life in Canada has begun to move forward! Almost 2 years of wait time in total
Lessons from my experience:
1) DO NOT ONLY RELY on consultants/lawyers' suggestions or answers - be proactive. I have learned a lot about work permits and different pathways by reading CIC website and forums.
2) NEVER lose hope and HAVE a positive mind. Cliche as it sounds but it works 100%, I know how it feels to be anxious and depressed because of refusal and long wait for approval. Having a positive mind helped me to think clearly and thought of the next steps I could do with my situation.
3) TRIPLE CHECK your application. It's okay to make mistakes - we're all human being, but make sure to avoid it so you won't experience what I experienced.
4) DO NOT study in a private school. If you are right now, see if you can still transfer to a public school.
Thank you for all those people who shared their stories in this thread. Also, to @Naddie who was patient enough to answer all my questions! I wish us all the best in life!
But good to hear you didn't lose hope and it turned out well. Thank you for sharing your story.
Great advice!
Hello great people,
Just applied for my pgwp today
applied: Feb 14, 2020.
Hope we all get our permits... My prayers for everyone...
Just applied for my pgwp today
applied: Feb 14, 2020.
Hope we all get our permits... My prayers for everyone...
Thanks for the reply.
Actually, in offer letter, its showing duration from Sept 2020 to May 2021. So, I am confused whether its one year or only 8 months course?
my turn to share my story,
I applied for the PGWP on July 18 and got ejected on November 12, 2019 because I forgot to submit my transcript which they requested on November 4, 2019.
I went to my university to seek help with an immigrant agent and she suggested me to apply for restoration of status (200$) and PGWP(255). But I did a research on my own and found out that I had to restore my status as a student there fore I had to add 150$ for study permit holder.so I paid for 255$ for PGWP and 350 for study permit+ restoration.
Note: I put all the forms for the restoration of status in the client information section because I couldn’t apply for restoration of status as a student+PGWP online. That was the only way to do it online
Finally, my application got approved yesterday.
I applied for the PGWP on July 18 and got ejected on November 12, 2019 because I forgot to submit my transcript which they requested on November 4, 2019.
I went to my university to seek help with an immigrant agent and she suggested me to apply for restoration of status (200$) and PGWP(255). But I did a research on my own and found out that I had to restore my status as a student there fore I had to add 150$ for study permit holder.so I paid for 255$ for PGWP and 350 for study permit+ restoration.
Note: I put all the forms for the restoration of status in the client information section because I couldn’t apply for restoration of status as a student+PGWP online. That was the only way to do it online
Finally, my application got approved yesterday.
Kay2018
Hero Member
- Jan 11, 2018
- 87
- Category........
- WP
- NOC Code......
- 4161
- Job Offer........
- Yes
- App. Filed.......
- 09-03-2021
That's too early to expect. I applied in November and still waiting.
I'm so glad for you! This process really is a live and learn experience. May I ask when did you apply for the latest application?
Kay2018
Hero Member
- Jan 11, 2018
- 87
- Category........
- WP
- NOC Code......
- 4161
- Job Offer........
- Yes
- App. Filed.......
- 09-03-2021
Mine got approved just now
Applied on 23rd November 2019
Approved on 19th February 2020
Good luck and prayers for all those who are waiting for their PGWP
Kay2018
Hero Member
- Jan 11, 2018
- 87
- Category........
- WP
- NOC Code......
- 4161
- Job Offer........
- Yes
- App. Filed.......
- 09-03-2021
Guys I have a quick question..
If you're resubmitting your PGWP application after renewal of expired passport due to fact that your first PGWP was approved only for the validity of your passport which is lesser than the 3 years you're entitled to, do you pay the processing fees all over again?
If you're resubmitting your PGWP application after renewal of expired passport due to fact that your first PGWP was approved only for the validity of your passport which is lesser than the 3 years you're entitled to, do you pay the processing fees all over again?
I honestly could not find info about that, I would call IRCC tomorrow morning and ask