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Post Graduate Work Permit Processing Time (PGWP)

Hina_

Newbie
Sep 17, 2019
4
1
Hi all! I got approved yesterday.
I applied on the 12th of June
Approved on the 3rd of October.

I am guessing it will take 1 week to get my paper document?

Hang in there for those who are waiting! I know it's hard, especially if it is affecting jobs or future travels as was the case for me. But in the end you will be ok!
 
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misterpankaj2002

Star Member
Sep 24, 2019
57
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Hi all! I got approved yesterday.
I applied on the 12th of June
Approved on the 3rd of October.

I am guessing it will take 1 week to get my paper document?

Hang in there for those who are waiting! I know it's hard, especially if it is affecting jobs or future travels as was the case for me. But in the end you will be ok!
Congratulation !!! Thanks for update..
Guys keep posting your update, that help us other predict their approval date.
 

gagansekhon

Star Member
Jul 3, 2019
78
20
Hii everyone
I have a question
If someone can help me out, will really appreciate.

I applied for my pgwp on June 12 and still didn’t get any updates

My TRV and study permit is expired and I am looking if I can still flagpole or not ??

Thankyou
 

gagansekhon

Star Member
Jul 3, 2019
78
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Applied :June 7
Approved: October 02

In my case, I didn't receive and notification email nor a review of eligibility note. In the morning my application turned into updated, and later to "submitted" again. In the afternoon I saw the notification of 'approved'. It was a very stressful period and I am relieved today after 117 days of waiting! Good luck all of you guys. I hope you all will get it without any trouble.

For future applicants or for others who have the same issues as me: I didn't upload the transcript during my application and I send it via webform about 1 month after my application date. Later I realized I didn't add a page of my passport and I submitted it via web form as well.
Hey
You called them for your application
 

bdsstudent

Newbie
Sep 12, 2019
6
3
I sent in my PGWP application on july 9th while my study permit was still valid and it is still in processing but i want to take a trip to NY this weekend. Does anyone know if i would
1. Be still able to flagpole
2. Be able to re-enter on implied status since i sent everything before my study permit expired.

I would really appreciate some factual information on this topic, thanks!
 

corny.tan

Star Member
Jan 17, 2016
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I sent in my PGWP application on july 9th while my study permit was still valid and it is still in processing but i want to take a trip to NY this weekend. Does anyone know if i would
1. Be still able to flagpole
2. Be able to re-enter on implied status since i sent everything before my study permit expired.

I would really appreciate some factual information on this topic, thanks!
This link by McGill University is really informative and I believe, answers your questions: https://www.mcgill.ca/internationalstudents/work/post-graduation-work-permit
 
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Ask_Arsh

Star Member
Sep 2, 2019
124
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Winnipeg, MB
VISA ISSUED...
25-05-2018
LANDED..........
12-06-2018
I sent in my PGWP application on july 9th while my study permit was still valid and it is still in processing but i want to take a trip to NY this weekend. Does anyone know if i would
1. Be still able to flagpole
2. Be able to re-enter on implied status since i sent everything before my study permit expired.

I would really appreciate some factual information on this topic, thanks!


If you want to leave the country and come back, you CANNOT come back on implied status.

I would recommend changing your status from student to a visitor (by applying for visitor Visa) so that you can come back to the country.. But I am not sure if you will get visitor Visa fast enough.
 

bdsstudent

Newbie
Sep 12, 2019
6
3
If you want to leave the country and come back, you CANNOT come back on implied status.

I would recommend changing your status from student to a visitor (by applying for visitor Visa) so that you can come back to the country.. But I am not sure if you will get visitor Visa fast enough.
So im guessing i shouldn't take that risk or should i call border services and inquire about it seeing you expressed that there would be no way to re-enter while i wait for my pgwp to be approved under implied status?
 

bongoman

VIP Member
Dec 3, 2014
4,174
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So im guessing i shouldn't take that risk or should i call border services and inquire about it seeing you expressed that there would be no way to re-enter while i wait for my pgwp to be approved under implied status?
Did you read the link?, its explained there what happens.