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    Post Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) current actual processing time

    Hi Bend, Thank you! If you applied online and inside Canada, I'm guessing your permit results should be coming around the third week or fourth week of October! Though it could be sooner or later, hard to know. Good luck and keep us posted :)
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    Post Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) current actual processing time

    August 24th: Online Application submitted inside Canada. September 26th: Application was approved and permit came in the following week. In total, it took 32 days for my PGWP application to be approved.
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    Temporary Resident Visa (TRV)

    Hi guys, I mistakenly put this on the international students discussion board but I think it's more appropriate here! So I have a couple of questions regarding the TRV online application that I hope you can help me with: In page 2, section "Details of Visit to Canada", of the application, how...
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    Applying for Jobs with student Visa

    You can start your job search right away! As long as you apply for a PGWP you're legal to work in Canada (even if your application is being processed while you're searching for a job you can still work under implied status). As user Bs65 mentioned, if an employer has any questions you can always...
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    Can I return to Canada with Study Permit After Graduation?

    Have you received your last mark in your master's program? That is technically the date when the 90 days period to apply for PGWP begin IMO. Once you received all your final marks in your program you can ask for a Letter of Degree Completion which confirms that you have completed all the...
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    Additional Documents

    Hi dolexd, If you're not able to provide the documents on time you could call a CIC agent at 1 800 242 2100 or send an IRCC webform inquiry to explain your situation (do both IMO). Though best case scenario is that you provide a letter from the university explaining that you completed your...
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    Help needed difficult/tricky position for Post graduation work permit

    Hi Hatwar, I hope your situation has been resolved with no problem. Telling you now is probably too late but whenever you have an application in process and you either want to make an update (adding a new document) or inform CIC about a possible error or observation (mistake in mailing address)...
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    Temporary Resident Visa (TRV)

    Hi guys, So I have a couple of questions regarding the TRV online application that I hope you can help me with: Is IMM5257E (Temporary Resident Visa Application) the only form/application required if I'm applying from within? In page 2, section "Details of Visit to Canada", of the...
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    CIC made a mistake in my PGWP

    Hi J5M, Thank you for your response! Luckily, I didn't have to apply for an extension, CIC corrected the mistake and is sending me a new PGWP with the correct expiry date instead. If anyone has any questions with regards to applying online for a PGWP within Canada (especially with concerns to...
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    Applying from overseas PGWP

    From what I know it's recommended to apply for the PGWP within Canada and stay there until you get it approved. You can apply overseas as well but I think it's more complicated IMO. I also talked to my school immigration advisor and he said that you should never apply within canada and then...
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    CIC made a mistake in my PGWP

    Hi guys, I just received my PGWP today but the document reflects my old passport's expiry date rather than my new one. I called CIC to report this error and they confirmed it was their mistake. The agent told me that now it is a matter of discretion by the officer that issued my PGWP whether...