Post Graduate Work Permit Processing Time (PGWP)

[pilotakram]

Yup it states i can work until May.

I worked with that letter too. But now my employer is confused with the " whichever comes first "
i will send them the links hopefully they'll accept it

 

[AliMay]

Does anyone know if I can apply for an extension of the WP-EXT that we get when we apply for PGWP?

Mine clearly states that it's only valid until 14th March or until a decision is made whichever is first!
I got a job offer, but they arent accepting this letter as it's not valid anymore.

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 letter has a 120-day validity from the date of receipt, which corresponds with IRCC’s service standard for in-Canada applications. Historically, IRCC meets its service standard more than 90% of the time; therefore, only a few applicants will require a new letter. Most should receive a decision before the 120 days have expired.

If the 120 days have passed and no decision has been rendered

In cases where the 120 days have passed and no decision has been rendered, the applicant may request continued proof of authorization to work using the IRCC web form.


Client Support Centre (CSC) agents can follow their standard procedures to respond.

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/temporary-residents/study-permits/post-graduation-work-permit-program/permit.html

 

[jjj123545]

processing time went up one day now its 134

 

[guardian007]

Applied 2nd Nov, eligibility review started today. No update yet

 

[Govardhan7]

Anyone waiting between 25 September - 5 November?

Applied Oct21 still waiting

 

[Govardhan7]

Anybody applied for PGWP in October and still waiting..? I can see November applications are getting approved but not October. It is very strange and I don't understand how IRCC is looking into the files.

 

[Harkirat Singh Cheema]

I applied on 7th Jan but did not received PGWP-WPEXT letter. Some of my friends also did not receive that letter.

 

[jjj123545]

I applied on 7th Jan but did not received PGWP-WPEXT letter. Some of my friends also did not receive that letter.

I never got that either Dec23 pgwp inland

 

[Noramama]

I applied on 7th Jan but did not received PGWP-WPEXT letter. Some of my friends also did not receive that letter.

Applied Jan 08, also no we-ext letter. Please keep updating

 

[Noramama]

Keep us posted. It shouldn't take more than 48h based on the trend we have seen. Good Luck! It seems to be on track. I applied dec 3 and my expected date of decision is april 15, exactly a month from now. So it seems processing times have peaked and they are moving consistently

Please keep update if you receive your approval letter. I applied one month later than you.

 

[raynadukkandy]

Happy St Patrick's Day everyone! Looks like we all need some Irish Luck!

 

[Vinoth95]

Anyone applied after Jan 20 2022 have got their PGWP?

 

[guardian007]

Applied 2nd Nov, eligibility review started today. No update yet

After so long wait got my pgwp. Duration - 3 years
Applied - Nov 2, 2021,
Apporved- 17th March.

Finally so relaxed

 

[Sam123Smr]

After so long wait got my pgwp. Duration - 3 years
Applied - Nov 2, 2021,
Apporved- 17th March.

Finally so relaxed

Congrats !!! So you got 3 years PGWP on 1 year course?

 

[sarper61]

Anyone applied after Jan 20 2022 have got their PGWP?

You can wait 4.5 months