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Apply for an open work permit under a public policy (PGWP extension)

Jun 13, 2021
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Hi , Got my work permit extension under public policy approved today for me & spouse.
Timelines:
Original work permit was for 18 months for my masters ( 1 year full time).
PGWP Expiry Date: Oct 1, 2021
Applied on June 1, 2021
Webform raised - July 19 ,2021 ( Since 48 days had passed without any updates and the processing time at time of application was 42 days. So, just sent the webform to inquire)
Application approved - July 20 ,2021.
Total processing time for application ( submission to approve) : 50 days
I haven't received any email yet but my application in profile shows approved and it is valid till January 19, 2023 ( 16 months).
Same application includes my spouse work permit as well ( she was also on open WP as dependent ) and got approved for same duration as mine.

All the best !!
 

monu030

Star Member
Sep 14, 2014
81
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Hello Everyone,

My spouse and my work permit extensions under the public policy got approved today.

Here are the details:
  • Applied on June 9, 2021.
  • The original work permit was valid for three years and expired in mid-July, and since then, we were on Maintained status.
  • Eligibility started yesterday (July 28, 2021) (no email received, got to know by login into mycic account).
  • Approved today (July 29, 2021) (no email received, got to know by login into mycic account).
  • Also, we submitted new medical, which we gave for our permanent residency application and was less than 12 months old. The Officer hasn't reviewed medical for this application.
  • The total processing time was 50 days.

If you have questions, feel free to ask me. I will try my best to help you all!
 
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Micheal737373

Star Member
Aug 18, 2020
132
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Hello Everyone,

My spouse and my work permit extensions under the public policy got approved today.

Here are the details:
  • Applied on June 9, 2021.
  • The original work permit was valid for three years and expired in mid-July, and since then, we were on Maintained status.
  • Eligibility started yesterday (July 28, 2021) (no email received, got to know by login into mycic account).
  • Approved today (July 29, 2021) (no email received, got to know by login into mycic account).
  • Also, we submitted new medical, which we gave for our permanent residency application and was less than 12 months old. The Officer hasn't reviewed medical for this application.
  • The total processing time was 50 days.

If you have questions, feel free to ask me. I will try my best to help you all!
Oh great. It all ended in praise buddy. Did you get any refunds?