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Post Graduate Work Permit Processing Time (PGWP)

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rohinislm98

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Jul 27, 2020
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Hey guys!
Here's my timeline and I'm wondering if anyone can share theirs as well??

November 2019 - Graduated from University, At that point, enrolled in a post-graduate certificate program
February 20 - CIC Received study permit extension.
March 31 - Study permit expired
April 30 - Finished post-graduate certificate program
May 25 - CIC received PGWP application

I have a job offer from a financial institution that starts August 31st, I'm super worried I won't get my work permit by then. I've submitted my job offer document through the web form in hopes of having my application speedend up a little.
Singapore passport is biometric so I never needed to give biometrics.
 
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ianrachkov

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rohinislm98 said:
Hey guys!
Here's my timeline and I'm wondering if anyone can share theirs as well??

November 2019 - Graduated from University, At that point, enrolled in a post-graduate certificate program
February 20 - CIC Received study permit extension.
March 31 - Study permit expired
April 30 - Finished post-graduate certificate program
May 25 - CIC received PGWP application

I have a job offer from a financial institution that starts August 31st, I'm super worried I won't get my work permit by then. I've submitted my job offer document through the web form in hopes of having my application speedend up a little.
Singapore passport is biometric so I never needed to give biometrics.
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My french passport is biometric as well and I still need to give my biometrics
 
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fakelucio

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Jun 13, 2020
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rohinislm98 said:
Hey guys!
Here's my timeline and I'm wondering if anyone can share theirs as well??

November 2019 - Graduated from University, At that point, enrolled in a post-graduate certificate program
February 20 - CIC Received study permit extension.
March 31 - Study permit expired
April 30 - Finished post-graduate certificate program
May 25 - CIC received PGWP application

I have a job offer from a financial institution that starts August 31st, I'm super worried I won't get my work permit by then. I've submitted my job offer document through the web form in hopes of having my application speedend up a little.
Singapore passport is biometric so I never needed to give biometrics.
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I don’t think submitting a job offer would help speed up the process since pgwp is an open work permit.
 
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rohinislm98

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Jul 27, 2020
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fakelucio said:
I don’t think submitting a job offer would help speed up the process since pgwp is an open work permit.
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yeah:( I understand.. working under financial institution is considered essential work in Ontario and they said they are prioritising those applications on IRCC. I checked with an agent as well so I thought I would try my luck! Fingers crossed.
 
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fakelucio

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Jun 13, 2020
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fakelucio said:
I don’t think submitting a job offer would help speed up the process since pgwp is an open work permit.
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Oh I wasn’t aware it’s essential service! Things might be looking good for you then. Best of luck! Just sharing my timeline here: applied for pgwp at late May. Started my full time job early June. Study permit expired on July 30th. Still waiting for decisions.
 
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rohinislm98

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Jul 27, 2020
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fakelucio said:
Oh I wasn’t aware it’s essential service! Things might be looking good for you then. Best of luck! Just sharing my timeline here: applied for pgwp at last May. Started my full time job early June. Study permit expired on July 30th. Still waiting for decisions.
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Still not sure though!! We never know what happens with IRCC. Hopefully :-( best of luck to you too. Oh dear, you applied for your pgwp last May and haven’t heard back?
 
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dillym

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OceanBacon said:
My new passport should arrive in late August or early September and I applied for my PGWP in May, if the passport arrives before my PGWP has started processing I won't hesitate to upload it. Should I scan only the front page or all the pages even if I don't have any stamps?
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Not an immigration expert, but if I were you, I would submit a copy of the front page containing your biodata and explain that you have a new passport. It won't make sense to scan and submit the unstamped/blank pages.
 
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dillym

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canadian-gentleman said:
The newly posted processing time doesn't seem to apply to the no-biometrics applicants.

I applied for PGWP without biometrics on 03 April, which is 124 days ago. Eligibility review has not yet started. I'll post any updates here.
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We appreciate that! We have some people here who have applied for their PGWP (without biometrics) since February up to present date. Keep checking here to see others' updates.

I applied back in early May without preexisting biometrics.
 
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User1998

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Aug 3, 2020
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rohinislm98 said:
Hey guys!
Here's my timeline and I'm wondering if anyone can share theirs as well??

November 2019 - Graduated from University, At that point, enrolled in a post-graduate certificate program
February 20 - CIC Received study permit extension.
March 31 - Study permit expired
April 30 - Finished post-graduate certificate program
May 25 - CIC received PGWP application

I have a job offer from a financial institution that starts August 31st, I'm super worried I won't get my work permit by then. I've submitted my job offer document through the web form in hopes of having my application speedend up a little.
Singapore passport is biometric so I never needed to give biometrics.
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Hey! I'm in the same situation as you and might apply for a PGWP under the implied status of a study permit extension as I have not received that yet and I'm almost done with my course. Did you apply for a restoration + PGWP or just a PGWP?
 
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fakelucio

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miranatelli

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I applied for my post grad permit back in Feb (Jan 31st to be exact) and have yet to receive any updates. I paid for my biometrics fees too and haven't received a letter either. I am working full time on implied status right now at the same company I did my internship at but it's been very stressful. Anyone who applied in Jan/feb and haven't heard back?

Oh also my sin expired as well so yeah a mess!!
 
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