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Post Graduate Work Permit Processing Time (PGWP)

sarveshkalyan

Member
Nov 11, 2020
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Hi, Can anyone please let me know if I have to stop working temporarily when the expiry date in the WP-EXT form is approaching,

if so can I resume working only after getting another extension to WP-EXT after raising a webform

Anyone, please advise me on this
 

nickgrizzly

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May 16, 2022
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Med's Request
09-05-2023
Med's Done....
10-05-2023
LANDED..........
08-06-2023
Hi, Can anyone please let me know if I have to stop working temporarily when the expiry date in the WP-EXT form is approaching,

if so can I resume working only after getting another extension to WP-EXT after raising a webform

Anyone, please advise me on this
You can keep working full-time regardless the expiry date of the WP-EXT letter, you don't need to ask for an extension, you can in case your employer is requesting proof that you can keep working, if not, you don't have to raise a webform. See info below taken from IRCC website

If we don’t finalize your application by the date on your letter
If we don’t finalize your application by the date on your letter, you can still keep working until we make a decision.

If your employer or others need proof that you can continue to work

  • you can show them this web page, or
  • if your employer is not satisfied with the information on this page, you can contact us
 

sarveshkalyan

Member
Nov 11, 2020
15
4
Thank you so much for letting me know

Seeing the following statement I assumed a continued WP-EXT form might be required, based on the info from this IRCC site

If the 120 days have passed and no decision has been rendered
In cases where the 120 days have passed and no decision has been rendered, the applicant may request continued proof of authorization to work using the IRCC web form.
...
Your authorization to work is continued under paragraph 186(w) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations for an additional 120 days from the date of this letter or until a final decision is made, whichever comes first.

Thanks again!
 

Angie1999

Newbie
Apr 14, 2020
8
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PGWP Approved -Timeline below:

Application submitted: January 15
Webform raised, more info attached: May 20
Review of eligibility: June 23
Final decision, approved: June 24
3 years WP, 4 years undergrad.

Hoping everyone get it soon, I know we all been waiting for long enough but everyone's time will come :)

We also receive our PNP nomination a few days ago, now PR application time - Probably another 2 years of wait time lol.
May I ask you when did you apply for PNP? My husband is waiting since February
 

nickgrizzly

Star Member
May 16, 2022
175
106
26
BC
Category........
PNP
Visa Office......
Calgary, Montreal
Med's Request
09-05-2023
Med's Done....
10-05-2023
LANDED..........
08-06-2023
May I ask you when did you apply for PNP? My husband is waiting since February
Hi Angie, it was my wife who received the nomination, see timeline below.

She was invited through BC PNP - International graduate, Tech occupation. (3D Animator)

Application submitted: Feb 19, 2022
More documents/information requested: Feb 28, 2022
Uploaded more information + additional documents: Mar 04, 2022
Decision has been made email: May 26, 2022
Certificate of nomination: June 03, 2022

Did your husband applied to BCPNP or another province?
 

Angie1999

Newbie
Apr 14, 2020
8
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Hi Angie, it was my wife who received the nomination, see timeline below.

She was invited through BC PNP - International graduate, Tech occupation. (3D Animator)

Application submitted: Feb 19, 2022
More documents/information requested: Feb 28, 2022
Uploaded more information + additional documents: Mar 04, 2022
Decision has been made email: May 26, 2022
Certificate of nomination: June 03, 2022

Did your husband applied to BCPNP or another province?
Thanks so much for your reply, no my husband applied for the Ontario PNP, the in deman occupation, skilled worker program. He applied on February 19 as well, but still no answer for his nomination
 
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nickgrizzly

Star Member
May 16, 2022
175
106
26
BC
Category........
PNP
Visa Office......
Calgary, Montreal
Med's Request
09-05-2023
Med's Done....
10-05-2023
LANDED..........
08-06-2023
Thanks so much for your reply, no my husband applied for the Ontario PNP, the in deman occupation, skilled worker program. He applied on February 19 as well, but still no answer for his nomination
I'm not sure how the communication between applicants, and the Ontario PNP office works, but when my wife's application was taking longer than the expected processing times (3 months) We emailed the BC-PNP office and they got back to us with an update staying at what stage of the process the officer was. Maybe try sending them an email asking about the delay in processing.

Contact us
If you have general questions about the OINP:

  • send us an email at:
  • call us Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at:
    • Tel: 416-327-0374
    • Toll-free: 1-866-214-6820 (toll-free within North America only)
    • TTY: 416-325-0866
    • Toll-free TTY: 1-866-853-2137
Go after them, literally lol. Send them an email, the application might be approved already but the nomination hasn't been issued yet. That happened to us.

OIPNP in-demand skills processing times:
Employer Job Offer: In-Demand Skills30 – 60 days
 

Llwyd

Full Member
May 13, 2022
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Thanks so much for your reply, no my husband applied for the Ontario PNP, the in deman occupation, skilled worker program. He applied on February 19 as well, but still no answer for his nomination
Hi Angie,
could you please share your spouse's OINP timeline?
Thanks