PGWP 2023 extension question.

[LeEzra0315]

As far as I know, "

• If the PGWP is valid, the work permit will be issued for up to 18 months from the start of the current PGWP expiration date or passport expiration date.

"
so my new 18 months PGWP should be starting from the expiry date.

However, I got approval yesterday and it says the new one starts from yesterday, which approval is done.

Is this a glitch or real? Should I be waiting for correction?

 

[Mikorin12138]

Im in the same situation, I think it should be the mistake, it's so weird the new one start from approve date. Better to call IRCC，but I don't know whether they can give the answer.

 

[rcincanada2019]

As far as I know, "

• If the PGWP is valid, the work permit will be issued for up to 18 months from the start of the current PGWP expiration date or passport expiration date.

"
so my new 18 months PGWP should be starting from the expiry date.

However, I got approval yesterday and it says the new one starts from yesterday, which approval is done.

Is this a glitch or real? Should I be waiting for correction?

I think the keyword here is: up to 18 months. It didn't specifically said 18 months... Just my opinion, though.

 

[achsah346]

I got PGWP approval letter in my gc key while i was away from Canada and the document has been mailed to my Canada address
now I have to return to Canada
I have a valid trv till 2028
Can i show the in Canada approval letter of pgwp extension and my trv to cbsa officer upon return and show the proof that my pgwp was approved.

 

[yafaa1993]

As far as I know, "

• If the PGWP is valid, the work permit will be issued for up to 18 months from the start of the current PGWP expiration date or passport expiration date.

"
so my new 18 months PGWP should be starting from the expiry date.

However, I got approval yesterday and it says the new one starts from yesterday, which approval is done.

Is this a glitch or real? Should I be waiting for correction?

This is not a glitch. It is miscommunication from IRCC regarding this policy. The 18-month starts from the date of approval not the date of PGWP expiry.