Let's share timeline, PGWP March applicant

[jubear]

You are absolutely right. But the only one problem in my case. She clearly said to us that our permits would be valid until our health insurance is valid. So to get 3 years PGWP + SWOP I would need to pay around $2400 (my last insurance cost me around 400 per year) to show her insurance for 3 years.
The only way for me is to try to cheat the system like to get an insurance, got permits and void insurance.

Svo,

Would the idea of going to a different border within your province interest you? Would the idea of first doing a FP as the principal applicant interest you? And then do your spouse's after.

Would the idea of going to a different province and hence heading to that province's border with the US interest you?

Sometimes you need a simple change or a different approach of doing something.

Cheers!

 

[warrior101]

Hi just wanted to share my experience here:

Submitted online PGWP application on May 23, but luckily I found this forum a few days back and after reading through the posts, I decided to give the 'flagpoling' method a chance. This is mainly because the processing time keeps increasing, it was ~70 days back in May, and now it is close to ~100 days.

So I went to the USA side to report and ask them to give me the proof needed to do the 'flagpole', this was done with no hassle and the officer gave me the paper easily. I then came back to the Canadian side and report to the officer that I wanted to apply for PGWP, he asked me to go inside the CBSA building and do the application process then. Went in and directly greeted by an officer, I said that I came in for applying for PGWP, then he asked me straight-forward questions (length of program, degree, criminal record, etc). And I was only asked to give him the application IMM5710 and letter of completion. He then asked me to wait while he was processing the application, it took about ~45 minutes, and at the end I was granted the PGWP!! Mine is shorter than 3 years, but this is due to the fact that my passport is expiring in less than 3 years.

So some questiosn that I want to ask and hopefully someone can help:
1) So I just submitted a request to withdraw my online PGWP, I did this using the 'Case Specific Inquiry'. So does anyone know how long it will take them to process my withdrawal request? And should I make a separate request for the refund of the 255 bucks I had paid?
2) For the TRV, can I apply now? or should I wait until my online PGWP is OFFICIALLY withdrawn?

Thanks!

And good luck for everyone who's planning to flagpole!!

 

[jubear]

A continuation of what Velaar started.

MEMBERS' UPDATED TIMELINES

Jawadchoudary
Applied: March 11th
Blank Update: N/A
Request for $100: May 20th (day 71)
PGWP Approval: June 23rd
Mail Delivery: June 26, 2015
Total Processing Time: 108 days (From submission to receipt of mail)

Cyas33
Applied: March 17th
Blank Update: April 16th, May 16th, May 24th, June 15th (day 91 as of June 15th)
Request for $100: June 21st
PGWP Approval: June 24th
Mail Delivery: June 29, 2015
Total Processing Time: 105 days (From submission to receipt of mail)

Yukiyuki111
Applied: March 19th
Blank Update: May 27th (day 69)
Current Status: No request for $100 as of July 15th (day 119)

Velaar
Applied: March 23rd
Blank Update: May 29th (day 67)
Current Status: No request for $100 as of July 15th (day 115)

PadmaL
Applied: March 23rd
Blank Update: May 15th (day 54)
Request for $100: July 3rd (Paid July 4th)
PGWP Approval: July 9th
Mail Delivery: July 16, 2015
Total Processing Time: 116 days (From submission to receipt of mail)

Pparisa
Applied: March 25th
Blank Update: June 1st, July 2nd (day 100)
Paid $100: June 3rd (Through CSE)
PGWP Approval: July 3rd
Mail Delivery: July 10, 2015
Total Processing Time: 108 days (From submission to receipt of mail)

Youssef.Simon
Applied: March 31st
Blank Update: June 10th, July 3rd (day 72)
Request for $100: July 2nd (day 94)
PGWP Approval: July 3rd
Mail Delivery: July 10, 2015
Total Processing Time: 102 days (From submission to receipt of mail)

Pama
Applied: April 4th
Blank Update: Every month
Current Status: No request for $100 as of July 15th (day 103)

Cheny189
Applied: April 8th
Paid $100: May 9th (Through CSE)
Blank Update: June 20th, June 23rd (day 77)
Current Status: Waiting as of July 15th (day 99)

1234plm
Applied: April 29th
Paid $100: May 26th (Through CSE)
Blank Update: May 29th, June 28th (day 61)
Current Status: Waiting as of July 15th (day 78)

Nevillek
Applied: May 2nd (Full amount paid)
Blank Update: June 4th, July 4th (day 64)
Current Status: Waiting as of July 15th (day 75)

Masood85
Applied: May 3rd
Blank Update: June 1st, July 2nd (day 61)
Current Status: No request for $100 as of July 15th (day 74)

HamadY
Applied: May 6th
Blank Update: June 6th, July 6th (day 59)
Current Status: No request for $100 as of July 15th (day 71)

Faisal Sandhu
Applied: May 6th
Paid $100: July 2nd (Through CSE)
Blank Update: Every month
Current Status: Waiting as of July 15th (day 71)

Jijialex
Applied: May 9th
Blank Update: N/A
Current Status: No request for $100 as of July 15th (day 68)

La_danza
Applied: May 9th
Blank Update: June 8th (day 31)
Current Status: No request for $100 as of July 15th (day 69)

Swprox
Applied: May 10th
Blank Update: June 12th, July 9th (day 61)
Current Status: No request for $100 as of July 15th (day 68)

Lapta
Applied: May 15th
Blank Update: June 11th (day 28)
Current Status: No request for $100 as of July 15th (day 62)

Nandini09
Applied: May 18th
Blank Update: June 11th (day 25)
Current Status: No request for $100 as of July 15th (day 59)

Amrinder_Harika
Applied: May 23rd (Full amount paid)
Blank Update: N/A
Current Status: Waiting as of July 15th (day 54)

Scc880420
Applied: May 25th (Full amount paid)
Blank Update: June 25th (day 32)
Current Status: Waiting as of July 15th (day 52)

Ana6869
Applied: May 28th (Full amount paid)
Blank Update: N/A
Current Status: Waiting as of July 15th (day 49)

Ms.Mech
Applied: June 4th (Full amount paid)
Blank Update: N/A
Current Status: Waiting as of July 15th (day 42)

Umssyed
Applied: June 4th (Full amount paid)
Blank Update: July 3rd (day 30)
Current Status: Waiting as of July 15th (day 42)

Aaawiki
Applied: June 9th
Blank Update: N/A
Current Status: No request for $100 as of July 15th (day 37)

CIC
Last update as of today was July 3, 2015
CIC is currently processing applications submitted on March 26, 2015
Official processing times as of today are 98 days for WP.

PLEASE NOTE:
1. Any PGWP applicants who visit this amazing forum and don't have their timeline profiles recorded on here should endeavour to provide their details truthfully. It helps everyone to keep track of things.

2. If you want to be sure of your day counts please visit this site at http://www.timeanddate.com/date/duration.html. Be sure to select “include end date in calculation.”

3. The above individual timelines have been sorted according to date of application.

4. If for whatever reason you email or call CIC, please feel free to share your findings in the forum.

5. If you receive your PGWP, please remember to visit the forum and update us. Also, make sure that you renew your SIN by visiting your nearest Service Canada office here: http://www.servicecanada.gc.ca/cgi-bin/sc-srch.cgi?app=hme&ln=eng

Congratulations to all members that have received their PGWP. Good luck on your job search.

I encourage everyone to keep the faith and stay positive. It is just a waiting game. Don't worry, be happy, and occupy yourself with fun activities 8)

Cheers!

 

[Faisal Sandhu]

Date Applied: May 06

Blank Updates: Every Month
Paid additional $ 100 via CSE on July 02

Status: Waiting

Please add my details as well.
Thank you

 

[jubear]

So some questiosn that I want to ask and hopefully someone can help:
1) So I just submitted a request to withdraw my online PGWP, I did this using the 'Case Specific Inquiry'. So does anyone know how long it will take them to process my withdrawal request? And should I make a separate request for the refund of the 255 bucks I had paid?
2) For the TRV, can I apply now? or should I wait until my online PGWP is OFFICIALLY withdrawn?

Thanks!
And good luck for everyone who's planning to flagpole!!

Warrior101,

1) You will receive an email from CIC giving you the details you need to know.
2. Yes you may apply for your new TRV. Apply as a worker. When you decide to apply is up to you really. But first consider the details in 1) above.

I hope that helps.

Cheers!

 

[jubear]

Faisal,

Welcome to the forum. Your details have been added.

Cheers!

 

[warrior101]

Warrior101,

1) You will receive an email from CIC giving you the details you need to know.
2. Yes you may apply for your new TRV. Apply as a worker. When you decide to apply is up to you really. But first consider the details in 1) above.

I hope that helps.

Cheers!

Thanks jubear!


For those who had applied online, and then decided to go to POE to apply in person and succeeded, can you guys give me an estimate on how long CIC will give you a response for your withdrawal request?

Thanks!

 

[gaoland]

Please add my applications:

Date Applied: May 01

Blank Updates: None

Status: Waiting

 

[Ana6869]

Applied May 28th
Paid $255
No updates yet

 

[jubear]

Please add my applications:

Date Applied: May 01
Blank Updates: None
Status: Waiting

Gaoland,

Welcome to the forum. We need more details from you. See examples from members' timelines.

Applied May 28th
Paid $255
No updates yet

Ana6869,

Welcome to the forum.

There's lots of info on this forum that you might benefit from. See from page 15 onwards.

Cheers!

 

[ms.mech]

Hey Jubear, Which border did you apply at ?

 

[jubear]

Hey Jubear, Which border did you apply at ?

Hello Ms.mech,
I will throw the ball back in your hands; what province are you in? Are you still in New Brunswick?

Cheers!

 

[ms.mech]

No,In BC right now.

I dont know why you are feeling offended by just asking which border did you apply to.

 

[jubear]

No,In BC right now.

I dont know why you are getting offended by just asking which border did you apply to.

Am not offended my friend . I think you misunderstood the phrase. I'm always here to help out whenever I can. So, no worries.

Some of your options would be;
- Abbotsford-Huntingdon
- Douglas
- Pacific Hwy

Use this link for further details: http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/do-rb/provinces/bc-eng.html
Cheers!

 

[ms.mech]

Some of your options would be;
- Abbotsford-Huntingdon
- Douglas
- Pacific Hwy

Cheers!

Thanks a lot for listing borders out. And its good you are trying to help others out. I also knew borders as I live near one.

I was just curious, but not that curious.

Thanks again though.