Post Graduate Work Permit Processing Time (PGWP)

[Mil.Av]

If they issued you 3 year pgep the first time there is no need to extend, they made an error but its fine on ur side.

Thanks for your reply. So what is my TRV option then? Just apply for TRV on my new passport?

 

[vinniechandak]

or maybe they changed the process to lower the volume of requests they receive. PGWP extension due to passport expiry is one of the most requested

I think it is by an error. For foreign nationals, passport is the only valid document. If it expires, the applicant has to renew it and get visa stamped on the new passport. I don't think CIC will change that process as it comes with more consequences.

 

[Klopo]

I think it is by an error. For foreign nationals, passport is the only valid document. If it expires, the applicant has to renew it and get visa stamped on the new passport. I don't think CIC will change that process as it comes with more consequences.

you dont get visa stamped when applying for PGWP you just get a document that allows you to work but if you were to apply for Visa then for sure they wont go beyond passport expiry date

 

[bongoman]

Thanks for your reply. So what is my TRV option then? Just apply for TRV on my new passport?

Yes

 

[JASPRET]

Got approved today. 18 March.

 

[Brucexcampbell]

Applied online on April 2, just got my approval

 

[Mann Sandhu]

Got approved today. 18 March.

Congratulations

 

[Mann Sandhu]

Applied online on April 2, just got my approval

Congratulations

 

[FarzanHyder]

I was wondering if there are any applicants who are waiting for a PGWP approval and then plan on applying for an express entry later. I applied in early July and guessing by the current backlog my application won't be processed until Jan or Feb next year. I checked and I do have enough points to apply for an express entry but I am confused as to whether I should wait until my PGWP is processed. I am not sure if CIC allows for another application when one is already in progress. If there is anyone else in the same boat could you please help me out ? Thanks.

I intend to do the same as well.

 

[FarzanHyder]

I was wondering if there are any applicants who are waiting for a PGWP approval and then plan on applying for an express entry later. I applied in early July and guessing by the current backlog my application won't be processed until Jan or Feb next year. I checked and I do have enough points to apply for an express entry but I am confused as to whether I should wait until my PGWP is processed. I am not sure if CIC allows for another application when one is already in progress. If there is anyone else in the same boat could you please help me out ? Thanks.

But Yeah ! I believe you shouldn’t apply while one application is already in process.

 

[Aakarsha Mahajan]

Applied online on April 2, just got my approval

Congrats! When did they start reviewing your eligibility?And had you given biometrics in the past?

 

[Randp]

Got approved today. 18 March.

Congratz jaspret ... finally ehhh !! Have a good life ahead

 

[rajpal02]

Any applicants from Jan whose PGWP is not approved yet. I have even submitted biometrics. Its has been 255 days for me.

 

[rajpal02]

Can someone please throw light on the processing time for those applying within Canada with biometrics already registered.
Thanks!

Applied in Jan, biometrics also given still waiting for decision.

 

[Mil.Av]

Yes

Should I call cic before submitting my TRV application to get visa on my new passport? expired/old passport number on my PGWP will make any difference in future?