Post Graduate Work Permit Processing Time (PGWP)
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Still waiting on my end. But I applied in early October, so I guess a couple more weeks for me or a month. Who knows
Same sentiments. Why can't you renew your driver's license?
For those of you who are worried as hell like me about the 120-day working limit mentioned on the "WP-EXT for PGWP" letter, I believe there is a sentence that we can rely on and work even after 120 days if a decision is not made on our applications. I know a few people who are already past 120 days and still waiting.
Please refer to this page which states
Letter validity
Officers should understand that the validity date of the letter in no way overrides the authority of paragraph R186(w), which allows foreign nationals who meet the requirements to continue working until a final decision is made on their work permit application.
The paragraph R186(w) in the paragraph above refers to this section which states:
Nevertheless, I'm not 100% sure if this statement is enough as proof, but at least it's something that you can refer to from IRCC.
I wish we all receive our PGWP soon!
Please refer to this page which states
Letter validity
Officers should understand that the validity date of the letter in no way overrides the authority of paragraph R186(w), which allows foreign nationals who meet the requirements to continue working until a final decision is made on their work permit application.
The paragraph R186(w) in the paragraph above refers to this section which states:
So it really depends if you meet the requirements in part (w) and (v). The 120 days seems to be a service standard for in-Canada applications and does not override the paragraphs above.
Nevertheless, I'm not 100% sure if this statement is enough as proof, but at least it's something that you can refer to from IRCC.
I wish we all receive our PGWP soon!
I have the same problem with my application. I applied in first week of September and haven't received an update after the submission confirmation letter.
Eager to know if you did get your work permit finally. Or if you are still waiting for it.
I'm in the same situation. Did you get your work permit finally or are you still waiting for an update?
A friend got approval today, he applied 6-Sep, 2 days before my application. Sharing you the good news and hope this is a sign they're processing again.
I just spoke to one of the agents of ircc about the WP-Ext for PGWP, his name is Derek, he told me to not worry about the expiry date that is set out in the letter. We can all continue working until the final decision is made regardless of the situation.
Sep 6 seems like a good date.. so many approvals. Hope everyone before who was stuck and after, receive it this week
Website says they are now processing applications between September 19 - September 25