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Post Graduate Work Permit Processing Time (PGWP)

Jcj148

Newbie
Nov 29, 2020
9
2
Does anyone know if the expiry date on the online application status "Document Status" is the actual expiry date I will receive on the physical PGWP? Asking because I received 3 years expiry date for a master program I completed in just 1 year. Hope this is the case.

My timeline:
Applied Jan 20, 2022
Eligibility Started: July 04, 2022
Approved: July 07, 2022
No emails or any notifications
 

Perspective

Star Member
Jun 29, 2022
106
67
Does anyone know if the expiry date on the online application status "Document Status" is the actual expiry date I will receive on the physical PGWP? Asking because I received 3 years expiry date for a master program I completed in just 1 year. Hope this is the case.

My timeline:
Applied Jan 20, 2022
Eligibility Started: July 04, 2022
Approved: July 07, 2022
No emails or any notifications
Hi,

Because your masters actual timeline would have been 2 years and you completed your studies as accelerated studies, you will still be receiving work duration as per original masters duration! So it is 3 years!
 

viranchid

Newbie
Jul 6, 2022
6
1
Hi,

I am in a similar situation, applied on 15 Jan, review started 23 June and there have been no updates since on the portal. I did the following to get an update:
1) Start calling the IRCC support centre at 7:57 sharp. Enter UCI and press 3, 1, 2, 0 to speak to an agent. Practise a little to time yourself. When it strikes 8, click 0 to speak to an agent. If you are spot on, you will be connected. Leave your number if they ask you, they will definitely call back! Because sometimes if you stay on call the system disconnects the call.
Update: I was able to connect today, they told me my application had passed eligibility checks and they are generating a document. It’s just a matter of time, although I am not sure how long it will take.
2) Raise a webform, but mine had a very generic response I received today.
3) Send consent forms to local MP, they usually respond back in a few hours. Follow up with them if u don’t hear back.

I understand it’s super frustrating, keep trying everything you possibly can! Don’t give up!
Thank you so much for your response. I contacted the MP and the IRCC agent told him that the assessment was done on May 26 and they are prepping the document. I have no idea why is it taking so long to prepare a document. I will try what you mentioned about calls tomorrow for sure. Do let me know please if anything else helps get an update. Thank you so much once again!
 
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Perspective

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Jun 29, 2022
106
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Thank you so much for your response. I contacted the MP and the IRCC agent told him that the assessment was done on May 26 and they are prepping the document. I have no idea why is it taking so long to prepare a document. I will try what you mentioned about calls tomorrow for sure. Do let me know please if anything else helps get an update. Thank you so much once again!
Happy to help! :)If they are prepping the document, you should get it by tmrw!
 
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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
Does anyone know if the expiry date on the online application status "Document Status" is the actual expiry date I will receive on the physical PGWP? Asking because I received 3 years expiry date for a master program I completed in just 1 year. Hope this is the case.

My timeline:
Applied Jan 20, 2022
Eligibility Started: July 04, 2022
Approved: July 07, 2022
No emails or any notifications
Hi,

Yes, the validity on your account will be the same as on your PGWP. I know this has happened many people that were granted 3 years WP after completing one year's masters degrees. Same happened to my wife :)
 

viranchid

Newbie
Jul 6, 2022
6
1
Thank you so much for your response. I contacted the MP and the IRCC agent told him that the assessment was done on May 26 and they are prepping the document. I have no idea why is it taking so long to prepare a document. I will try what you mentioned about calls tomorrow for sure. Do let me know please if anything else helps get an update. Thank you so much once again!
 
Jan 22, 2022
6
13
After a long stressfull wait of 9 months 24 days got my workpermit approved . Never lose hope . Here is my time line

Initial submission: sep 13 2021
Refusal : jan 21 2022
Recosideration: jan 21 2022
New application jan 24 2022
Reconsideration refusal : mar 20 2022
Review of eligiblity for new application: july 5 2022
Student status restoration : july 6 2022
approval : july 7 2022( no email or nothing opened my account and saw profile update).

approved for 3 years .

following this group since long time , helped me alot to keep calm . Good luck for everyone who is waiting :)
 

joannanyler

Star Member
Dec 18, 2015
72
50
Edmonton, Alberta
Category........
AINP
Visa Office......
Calgary
Job Offer........
Yes
AOR Received.
02-06-2022
Med's Done....
03-05-2022
Passport Req..
22-12-2022
After a long stressfull wait of 9 months 24 days got my workpermit approved . Never lose hope . Here is my time line

Initial submission: sep 13 2021
Refusal : jan 21 2022
Recosideration: jan 21 2022
New application jan 24 2022
Reconsideration refusal : mar 20 2022
Review of eligiblity for new application: july 5 2022
Student status restoration : july 6 2022
approval : july 7 2022( no email or nothing opened my account and saw profile update).

approved for 3 years .

following this group since long time , helped me alot to keep calm . Good luck for everyone who is waiting :)
Congratulations!
 
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ragiii

Star Member
Aug 13, 2020
99
76
After a long stressfull wait of 9 months 24 days got my workpermit approved . Never lose hope . Here is my time line

Initial submission: sep 13 2021
Refusal : jan 21 2022
Recosideration: jan 21 2022
New application jan 24 2022
Reconsideration refusal : mar 20 2022
Review of eligiblity for new application: july 5 2022
Student status restoration : july 6 2022
approval : july 7 2022( no email or nothing opened my account and saw profile update).

approved for 3 years .

following this group since long time , helped me alot to keep calm . Good luck for everyone who is waiting :)
Why did they refuse your application?
 

Keith IG Stream

Star Member
Aug 11, 2021
97
41
After a long stressfull wait of 9 months 24 days got my workpermit approved . Never lose hope . Here is my time line

Initial submission: sep 13 2021
Refusal : jan 21 2022
Recosideration: jan 21 2022
New application jan 24 2022
Reconsideration refusal : mar 20 2022
Review of eligiblity for new application: july 5 2022
Student status restoration : july 6 2022
approval : july 7 2022( no email or nothing opened my account and saw profile update).

approved for 3 years .

following this group since long time , helped me alot to keep calm . Good luck for everyone who is waiting :)
Congrats!!! I'm having the same situation as yours. Re-apply Jan 28th. Hopefully :)
 
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