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KanikaJ

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Aug 28, 2021
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irinaaas11 said:
This gives me hope! Mine is W306063, I applied on August 28. I received an email today, which I think is automated - "We're still working on your application". Based on what I've seen on this forum, a lot of applicants from July are still waiting for approval. How's that fair?
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Did your eligibility review start? My W0 number is similar to yours.
 
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irinaaas11

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Aug 1, 2019
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KanikaJ said:
Did your eligibility review start? My W0 number is similar to yours.
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Not yet :confused: But 3 of my classmates applied on Oct 2nd and received an email today that their eligibility review started.
Maybe they're choosing the easier applications first and leaving the complex/complicated ones for last? Who knows :D
 
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Neda_shad

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Feb 9, 2021
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irinaaas11 said:
Thanks, I really need the approval before December. I plan to go visit my home country for Christmas, and having the PGWP approved would make my return to Canada much easier.
IRCC is a mystery for me. Never understood the logic of their application process. Sometimes they process applications in under a month, sometimes they take 2 years. I guess they "forget" about some? :oops:
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just a quick reminder, in order to travel outside Canada and return, you need a valid TRV. I am not sure when your current visa is going to be expired, but if you are planning to apply for a visa after your PGWP approval, it may take months (150days according to IRCC website).
 
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irinaaas11

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Neda_shad said:
just a quick reminder, in order travel outside Canada and return, you need a valid TRV. I am not sure when your current visa is going to be expired, but if you are planning to apply for a visa after your PGWP approval, it may take months (150days according to IRCC website).
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Thanks!
Fortunately, my country is visa-exempt, and my ETA is valid for another 5 years. I did consult an immigration lawyer before purchasing my plane ticket just to make sure I'll be allowed back to Canada in case my PGWP doesn't get approved by then.
 
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Neda_shad

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Feb 9, 2021
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irinaaas11 said:
Thanks!
Fortunately, my country is visa-exempt, and my ETA is valid for another 5 years. I did consult an immigration lawyer before purchasing my plane ticket just to make sure I'll be allowed back to Canada in case my PGWP doesn't get approved by then.
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Well that is great! :) hope you get your approval soon then
 
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Sb2021

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Oct 26, 2021
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irinaaas11 said:
Not yet :confused: But 3 of my classmates applied on Oct 2nd and received an email today that their eligibility review started.
Maybe they're choosing the easier applications first and leaving the complex/complicated ones for last? Who knows :D
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I haven't seen anyone from September to receive approval and they have already started working on october applications!! How is that even logical? It's not fair at all.
 
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irinaaas11

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Sb2021 said:
I haven't seen anyone from September to receive approval and they have already started working on october applications!! How is that even logical? It's not fair at all.
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I know, right?? It doesn't make sense! They should process the application by date...
 
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Sree2750

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Oct 27, 2021
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Dont even on what basis they decide the order of the applications, applied on August 17th and havent heard anything yet.
 
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