Dang, all this uncertainty and anxiety just might take me out before we even get to 180 days.
Post Graduate Work Permit Processing Time (PGWP)
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Seems like you are in a very unfortunate situation. At this point your best option seems like waiting for the approval of your spouse's PGWP. It might take until late-November/early December to get his PGWP, and will require you to first apply for and get a visitor record, and then apply for and get approved for a SOWP, which might take until next summer, who knows. If I was in your situation, I would do what you suggested, ie, really emphasize in the letter of explanation that your husband will continue to work full time in the same position he was employed in part time while he was a student (assuming it's NOC 0, A or B) and provide them with the offer letter along with paychecks from his past employment as a student. Also mention that you will submit a copy of your husbands PGWP and 3 paystubs after he begins work, and the only reason you don't have that in hand is due to COVID-19 related disruptions. There will be a time window between your husband receiving his PGWP, working for a few pay periods, and your work permit application to begin processing, and the time window will be quite big given that you will be submitting your application a lot later. Submit your husband's PGWP and the paychecks through the CIC Webform during that time. Officers are humans, they understand that COVID-19 related disruptions messed everything up for a lot of people, and when the officer has all they need to establish your eligibility when processing your application, I like to think that they would decide in your favor. Good luck!
I completely feel you dude. I have been going through the exact same for the past few months. Been feeling that my life is on hold even though I desperately want things to move forward. After all the years spent in university paid off, I'm finally in a good place with my dream job to explore all the missed opportunities in life that I couldn't afford financially or time-wise as a student. The scary and nagging thought of what I achieved after years of hard work might be washed down the drain any second is certainly not helping my mental health.
Just wanted to share my PGWP application timeline
Applied on March 15th without biometrics
Got approved on Sept. 10th
Applied on March 15th without biometrics
Got approved on Sept. 10th
Congrats! It must be a relief after almost six months!
Honestly I relate to the anxiety everybody is feeling right now. I have been in my company's payroll for four years now so I don't worry too much about it (and I'm sure they would likely understand as they work in different countries), but I've been wanting to get a position in my field and can't risk that until I renew my SIN. Can't risk applying to another position within the company either because maybe a different department would look into my information. This is definitely changing my plans for the next two years.
Anyone got approval in 7-10 days , i am talking about those who applied with biometrics living in canada.
I applied on 5th september.
I heard some people got in 10days
I applied on 5th september.
I heard some people got in 10days
Yes, Some people got in 12 days. But criteria is not clear.
What would we do in this scenario ...Would we have time to change our status or leave the country as the study permit would expire by that time
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