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Post Graduate Work Permit Processing Time (PGWP)

bongoman

VIP Member
Dec 3, 2014
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Hi Guys, My application got updated yesterday. It now says we are reviewing your eligibility. But I applied on 23 rd December. When can I expect the next update? I have applied with unofficial transcripts and submitted LOE stating that I will be able to provide an official transcript after 19th Jan.
Unoficial transcript have always been accepted, you need the completion letter though.
 

wpg_05

Full Member
Nov 27, 2020
29
1
Hi guys, I am currently on a study permit and will be applying for PGWP in July. My question is regarding distance learning courses. The CIC website mentions I am not eligible for PGWP if I take more than 50% of my courses online but it does not mention if I will be eligible for PGWP if I talk exactly 50% (no less or more) of my courses online. Do you guys have any idea if I will be eligible for PGWP if I take exactly 50% of my courses online?
 

fatfatsheep

Star Member
Dec 3, 2020
50
6
Just read some posts online saying that Ottawa has a new policy coming out to allow international students to extend their PGWP to another 18 months.
Not sure if this have been formally announced yet. Waiting for more details to come.
 
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Honey7949

Star Member
Nov 4, 2016
152
25
Edmonton
Category........
AINP
App. Filed.......
AINP: June 25, 2015, CIC: January 27,2017
Doc's Request.
January 05, 2017
Nomination.....
January 05, 2017
AOR Received.
March 15, 2017
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fatfatsheep

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Dec 3, 2020
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marita_me

Full Member
Dec 24, 2020
23
31
Been following this forum for a while and want to provide an update. Hopefully this will be helpful to others.
PGWP Applied - 4th November 2020 Approved - 23rd December 2020
City - Vancouver,BC
I have had some unauthorized work and had a semester where I withdrew from all my classes midway due to personal issues. I only explained my withdrawal in the LOE. I did not find out till today about my approval when I got an email from cic. I wish you all the best of luck with all your permits and future work.
Just edited to add no biometrics/medicals
Received my biometrics fee refund on 4th Jan. I am still waiting for my physical permit. Anyone approved after 20th dec an received their physical permit?
 
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Manpreet040999

Star Member
Jun 6, 2019
57
9
Hello guys,
I applied on 28 august, eligibility review started on 4 december and on same day file transferred to etobicoke. No updates since then. Filled webforms, gcms notes near 20-22 december but no replies. Does someones has idea what should i do?
Thanks in advance.
 

Zenmind5

Member
Jan 8, 2021
13
1
Hello Kind People - Please help!

I am on a student visa currently and my MBA program ends in March 2021. I am in India right now. I have to begin my job in Canada ( I have a valid job offer) from July 2021. Current processing times of the Work permit are 30 weeks and 15 weeks if applied from India and Canada respectively. 30 weeks will be too long given my start date in July. Entering Canada now on a Student permit and staying there for 15 weeks post-March will be too expensive and meaningless. What do you propose I do? I have to ensure that I enter Canada before July 2021. Also, are these processing times expected to come down as processes stabilize?

Thanks a lot..
 

spencer1

Full Member
May 12, 2014
39
18
Visa Office......
New Delhi
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
June 13th
File Transfer...
June 16th
Med's Done....
Pre-med: June 12th
VISA ISSUED...
July 1st
If it says you cant work in medical you cant work in medical and will need to get the permit amended, someone posted a link above I think.
My work permit doesn't say so. I'm only asking because I didn't do a medical exam and still don't have that restriction.
 

baryonix

Hero Member
May 21, 2019
379
155
Received my biometrics fee refund on 4th Jan. I am still waiting for my physical permit. Anyone approved after 20th dec an received their physical permit?
I got approval on December 17 and haven't got the hardcopy as of today (3 weeks 2 days). I'm in Toronto. I called them and found out that my PGWP was mailed from Edmonton.
 

Gurmukh_1992

Member
Dec 16, 2020
18
10
Hello guys

Could anyone please share your experience that how long it could take for them to take the final decision about pgwp after we submit the explanation letter asked by the immigration officer.

Thanks in advance
 
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captainarabiia

VIP Member
Mar 17, 2015
3,039
672
Winnipeg
Visa Office......
Riyadh Visa Office
App. Filed.......
22-02-2018
Passport Req..
11-03-2018
Hello guys

Could anyone please share your experience that how long it could take for them to take the final decision after we submit the explanation letter asked by the immigration officer.

Thanks in advance
Depends on how quick the VO gets it.
What was the issue? Why did VO ask for a letter?