Post Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) current actual processing time

[Iambelle]

Hi I applied last July 7, just got my work permit today. I am a little confused I hope someone can answer in inquiries below.

1. Will they not stamp the passport that will indicate the validity on how long can I stay in Canada
2. Can I travel outside Canada with a Post Grad Work PErmit?

 

[thestarfire]

Hi I applied last July 7, just got my work permit today. I am a little confused I hope someone can answer in inquiries below.

1. Will they not stamp the passport that will indicate the validity on how long can I stay in Canada
2. Can I travel outside Canada with a Post Grad Work PErmit?

1) They will not stamp your passport if you receive PGWP. Your PGWP is your main immigration document and it will contain how long you can stay in Canada.
2) Yes you can travel outside Canada while on PGWP. However, if you wish to re-enter Canada and
-> if you are from visa exempt country, you will need an eTA(not 100% sure about this)
-> if you are not from a Visa exempt country, you will need to apply for TRV (Temporary Resident Visa).
Hope this helps

 

[Iambelle]

1) They will not stamp your passport if you receive PGWP. Your PGWP is your main immigration document and it will contain how long you can stay in Canada.
2) Yes you can travel outside Canada while on PGWP. However, if you wish to re-enter Canada and
-> if you are from visa exempt country, you will need an eTA(not 100% sure about this)
-> if you are not from a Visa exempt country, you will need to apply for TRV (Temporary Resident Visa).
Hope this helps

I am from a country that requires to have a visa, so I have to apply for that again? Do you have a link on how to do that, thank you very much

 

[ankz001]

I am from a country that requires to have a visa, so I have to apply for that again? Do you have a link on how to do that, thank you very much

Yes you will have to apply again.
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/applications/visa.asp
This is the starting link and you can proceed with online or paper application. There is $100 fee for it.

 

[immig95]

Dear friends
i wd like to know ..
someone can get a student visa after accepting to an university? under the circumstances when the person already have lodged an application of PNP for immigration and the immigration is in process..
Best regards

 

[courtney]

Hi All, I applied my PGWP via mail to Vegreville in November before I got my job offer 1 week later. Since the current processing time is more than 100 days, I'd like to get my PGWP soon as per request from my employer. However, I have reached the 90 days period from the date I received confirmation letter from my school. Please advise can I cancel the previous application and submit an online application or can I do flagpole?

 

[Olii]

Hi,
I have the same problem. I v applied on July 27, then revived an update on my account that my file was transferred to local office in Edmonton October 17. Still nothing, I v called to help center they said me wait and try to reach them on March or April ! It’s ridiculous!
How did you resolve your problem. I don’t know what should I do. I you know please help me!

I am a young professional working in DownTown Toronto. I have completed my studies as an international student in April 2015 and applied for Post-Graduate Work Permit in June 2015. The processing time has exceeded beyond 7 months and I haven't received any decisions or notification on my application yet. After repeated follow-ups with CIC Help Centre and CIC Etobicoke office where my application is transferred as per recent updates, I am still unable to get any timeline or general idea why my application is not progressing. They haven't asked for additional information either. This is affecting my professional life and also keeping me away from getting health benefits.

I am sure there are more international students with similar situation. I found CIC Help Centre's response unsatisfactory and non-transparent. There is no way to approach respective CIC office to have better clarity about the situation.

Can anyone help me on this?

Thank you.

 

[Navreet030]

Hello
I was following up with your application. Because I am in same situation and waiting for more than 6 month for my PGWP. Can you please elaborate your case timeline, when did you finally received it or appropriate course of action required for these kind of file.
Thanks in advance
Navreet

 

[captainarabiia]

Hello
I was following up with your application. Because I am in same situation and waiting for more than 6 month for my PGWP. Can you please elaborate your case timeline, when did you finally received it or appropriate course of action required for these kind of file.
Thanks in advance
Navreet

Was your file transferred to a local IRCC office ?

 

[Guri01]

I am a young professional working in DownTown Toronto. I have completed my studies as an international student in April 2015 and applied for Post-Graduate Work Permit in June 2015. The processing time has exceeded beyond 7 months and I haven't received any decisions or notification on my application yet. After repeated follow-ups with CIC Help Centre and CIC Etobicoke office where my application is transferred as per recent updates, I am still unable to get any timeline or general idea why my application is not progressing. They haven't asked for additional information either. This is affecting my professional life and also keeping me away from getting health benefits.

I am sure there are more international students with similar situation. I found CIC Help Centre's response unsatisfactory and non-transparent. There is no way to approach respective CIC office to have better clarity about the situation.

Can anyone help me on this?

Thank you.

Can u plz tell how much time embassy’s has taken to process your pgwp??