For more information pls read implied status on canada .ca in which they explained everything about the applications made on implied status .
Post Graduate Work Permit Processing Time (PGWP)
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Hey, you don't have to leave, no. You are still eligible to stay albeit without a well-defined status provided your application is pending. I wouldn't worry about that at all.
Again this is false, on this very forum two people posted their experiences last month of applying for PGWP on implied status around February and getting it early April.
And the new "rule" was updated to the PGWP application criteria on April 8th 2020, two months after both persons applied.
Hey guys I have applied my PGWP on 1st FEB and some of my friends who applied on same day got their PGWP within mention time period on Cic , whereas I didn’t get it yet , could it be a problem ?
I got Biometrics Collection letter from IRCC. Unfortunately, all Biometrics collection centers are closed until further notice.
Applied for PGWP on Aug 29, 2019
got approval , May 09, 2020
ALMOST 9 MONTHS TO PROCESS INLAND PGWP , on the other hand normal time to process is 2 to 3 months.
Meanwhile, I called several times and literally begged (for update on status of application) and wrote several e-mails to IRCC. All of that donot matter them, they take their own sweet time to process application.
I did wait fingers crossed for last 5 months, I am locked down in Canada for 9 months without any status.
I do not know what to say today after approval, but certainly not felt good.
got approval , May 09, 2020
ALMOST 9 MONTHS TO PROCESS INLAND PGWP , on the other hand normal time to process is 2 to 3 months.
Meanwhile, I called several times and literally begged (for update on status of application) and wrote several e-mails to IRCC. All of that donot matter them, they take their own sweet time to process application.
I did wait fingers crossed for last 5 months, I am locked down in Canada for 9 months without any status.
I do not know what to say today after approval, but certainly not felt good.
This is terrible and great at the same time. I am in the same place you were, applied October 24 still haven't heard after trying to correspond with IRCC for months. Finally got a message today (in French) telling me my case was moved to Edmonton processing centre. Is that where yours was sent?
Not sure if you've heard this yet but DO NOT LEAVE. You are under implied status (same restrictions as whatever permit you are currently under) until a decision is made on your new permit. Old rules were you lost that status when you left the country. New rule from February says you can still work if you return after leaving but I think you may still lose your official implied status if you do.
This is crazy, they never care what you are going through during this period, I can understand your situation.
Initially, my application was at Edmonton till December first week, but the reviewing officer opened and transferred to Etobicoke, I think Etobicoke took more than another 5 months to open my application.
When I called IRCC in March, I spoke to a lady, who was very helpful. She realized the delay with application is too long, and then gave a deadline to reviewing officer at Etobicoke one month for update on application. I guess, that helped my application.
I heard similar situation with many other people, some even still waiting after 10 months of submission. I do not know when will IRCC will understand this, they process PR in less than 6 months, but PGWP applications (who lived here for more than 2 yrs) are ignored mostly.