Post Graduate Work Permit Processing Time (PGWP)
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We applied 16th of November and still waiting but I am happy that I saw somebody applied 9th of november and received approval yestarday. I applied pgwp and my wife applied open work permit.
On a bright side, looking at the current processing time for Work Permits (in Canada), the processing time seems to have peaked. Let us all hope for the best!
Thanks to the community for their updates, they were so helpful while waiting for my own PGWP application.
Graduated: Nov 5, 2021. Masters degree.
Applied (online, inland - Edmonton): Nov 10, 2021
Ghost update email: Nov 12, 2021
Eligibility review: March 9, 2022 (no email notification)
Approval: March 9, 2022 (no email notification). 3 year permit. They also reset my existing ETA validity to another 5 years (my passport has 7 years left).
Graduated: Nov 5, 2021. Masters degree.
Applied (online, inland - Edmonton): Nov 10, 2021
Ghost update email: Nov 12, 2021
Eligibility review: March 9, 2022 (no email notification)
Approval: March 9, 2022 (no email notification). 3 year permit. They also reset my existing ETA validity to another 5 years (my passport has 7 years left).
2 x 1year programs
PGWP for Self + study permit extension for 2 dependent kids(already in Canada)
Omitted Wife from this application as she had a CEC ITA and eligible for BOWP, (She received her standalone BOWP few days back.)
Applied (online): Oct 27, 2021
Ghost update/Eligibility review started: March 9, 2022 (No email)
Had submitted a webform to point out two minor information corrections in forms...to avoid possible misrepresentation at a later date, hoping that does not negatively impact. Had also submitted the final certificate that was issued after I had applied.
Hopeful for decision soon, too much uncertainty leading to too much stress.
PS: I couldn't get myself to buy even an office chair that I desperately need, just due to this uncertainty...
PGWP for Self + study permit extension for 2 dependent kids(already in Canada)
Omitted Wife from this application as she had a CEC ITA and eligible for BOWP, (She received her standalone BOWP few days back.)
Applied (online): Oct 27, 2021
Ghost update/Eligibility review started: March 9, 2022 (No email)
Had submitted a webform to point out two minor information corrections in forms...to avoid possible misrepresentation at a later date, hoping that does not negatively impact. Had also submitted the final certificate that was issued after I had applied.
Hopeful for decision soon, too much uncertainty leading to too much stress.
PS: I couldn't get myself to buy even an office chair that I desperately need, just due to this uncertainty...
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Thanks for the reply! I know a guy who applied from U.K and got it within 11 weeks. But seeing as the countries have close ties, makes sense.
I have applied for the GCMS notes, and looking at the notes, they are processing apps really slow. I believe there’s a Canadian office or embassy in UK, where all GCC applicants are being processed in UAE
2 x 1year programs
PGWP for Self + study permit extension for 2 dependent kids(already in Canada)
Omitted Wife from this application as she had a CEC ITA and eligible for BOWP, (She received her standalone BOWP few days back.)
Applied (online): Oct 27, 2021
Ghost update/Eligibility review started: March 9, 2022 (No email)
Had submitted a webform to point out two minor information corrections in forms...to avoid possible misrepresentation at a later date, hoping that does not negatively impact. Had also submitted the final certificate that was issued after I had applied.
Hopeful for decision soon, too much uncertainty leading to too much stress.
PS: I couldn't get myself to buy even an office chair that I desperately need, just due to this uncertainty...
YAY! got the approval just now, the relief is indescribable
3 years
A friend of mine applied SOWP from Pakistan.... The application was refused from Warsaw, Poland , few months back ....So, yes, maybe they are being distributed due to the load.........COVID screwed up many things....
You got 3 years work permit with one year study ?YAY! got the approval just now, the relief is indescribable
3 years
Applied Nov-8th. The review of eligibility started March-6th but no update since then. Has anyone been in a similar situation?