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Post Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) current actual processing time

ultra99

Hero Member
Jun 25, 2011
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mao614 said:
Hi Guys,
I applied for the PGWP on May11th so it's been 141 days since I applied while the processing time on the website is currently132. It seems my PGWP should be processed but it hasn't been processed yet. How does that number-of-days calculated?
Thanks!
what's your status in MyCIC?
 

ym17

Newbie
Sep 29, 2015
5
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HI Mao614,

I also applied my PGWP on 13th of May... and I am still waiting.
My status is also open.. :mad:
 

LL2015

Newbie
Sep 21, 2015
4
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mao614 said:
Hi Guys,
I applied for the PGWP on May11th so it's been 141 days since I applied while the processing time on the website is currently132. It seems my PGWP should be processed but it hasn't been processed yet. How does that number-of-days calculated?
Thanks!
Hi mao614,
did you receive a request letter which requires you to pay another $100 (open work permit folder fee)?
 

LL2015

Newbie
Sep 21, 2015
4
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ym17 said:
HI Mao614,

I also applied my PGWP on 13th of May... and I am still waiting.
My status is also open.. :mad:
Hi ym17,
did you receive a request letter which requires you to pay another $100 (open work permit folder fee)?
 

ym17

Newbie
Sep 29, 2015
5
0
HI LL2015

Yes, I already received request letter.
I paid on that day, but I made crucial mistake that I did not sign the form...
So receipt was uploaded but not provided until after 8 days I realized the mistake..... OMG...
I hope it is still okay...  :(


Do you know if we receive confirmation letter for paying $100?
 

ym17

Newbie
Sep 29, 2015
5
0
Hi Mao614

Sorry I was not clear in my previous msg and scared you.
I believe once you uploaded your receipt, then CIC will ask you electrically sign your name.
If you have typed your name there, it should be alright.
You can check your my cic status to see if document was only uploaded or provided.
(if it is stated as provided, then I believe it should be all good)
 

ym17

Newbie
Sep 29, 2015
5
0
HI LL2015,

My application seems to be approved too!!!
(My cic status is closed and it is stated application has been approved)
But I have not received any letter or mail stated visa will be mailed to me....

Did you receive any email or letter stated visa will be sent to you?
 

NaomiA

Star Member
Mar 3, 2015
87
3
So frustrating! The processing time seems to be increasing...on the CIC website online applications for new work permits now stand at 145 days! Longer than paper applications :S

Has anyone applying back in June/July received their PGWP? I applied in Sep after finishing my program.
 

Kim1001

Member
Oct 12, 2015
16
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Hi All,

It seems as if this PGWP takes very long to get. I will be starting school in Jan 2016. I will be doing a 8 months certificate program. Is it possible for me the apply for the PGWP as soon as I have started school to avoid the delay after I completed my study program?
 

NaomiA

Star Member
Mar 3, 2015
87
3
I had the same question and wanted to apply during my last semester.

But I was told that I couldn't because to apply for a PGWP you need to show proof of program completion (submit either a letter of completion from school, your final transcript showing that you are clear to graduate or your degree certificate). So you have to wait till you have completed program.