Dont submit a new work permit application, submit a webform requesting an extension of the letter you received. IRCC should have no problem providing you with one.
Post Graduate Work Permit Processing Time (PGWP)
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Yeah, I kind of figured that's a short-term solution but a long-term headache.
Thanks, I was trying to find something that specifically mentioned students. Paragraph (w) seems to be what I was looking for. I sent this to the HR manager, I'll wait to see what they say. Thanks again for your help.
How long would it take them to reply to a web form? I know they usually take long and I only have until next week. I may give it a try though. Thanks!
Applied on April 19 still waiting, a friend's pgwp got approved few weeks ago. Both applied on same day, I guess my application is taking time because of medical exam which I had to take due to my profession. Right now they have exempted medical exams for inland applications.
I would say call them, the agent can assist you immediately. I got a problem on my work permit, I phoned them instead of sending webform.
They sent a message to my responsible officer immediately.
From the initial update stating your application is being reviewed to the approval, how long did that take?
Any recent approval?
Guys do not try calling IRCC if your application has not passed the processing time, it would be waste of time and energy. I was trying to call them from Monday, luckily I was able to talk with an agent today who just advise me to call again if I don't see any update until 166 days of my application submission date and they will escalate it. For the Authorization letter he informed me that I can work even if the date has passed, and the letter also says that you can work "Until a decision is made on your application". So don't waste your time guys. It won't help. I have submitted Webform as well but no reply on that one yet!
Guys do not try calling IRCC if your application has not passed the processing time, it would be waste of time and energy. I was trying to call them from Monday, luckily I was able to talk with an agent today who just advise me to call again if I don't see any update until 166 days of my application submission date and they will escalate it. For the Authorization letter he informed me that I can work even if the date has passed, and the letter also says that you can work "Until a decision is made on your application". So don't waste your time guys. It won't help. I have submitted Webform as well but no reply on that one yet!
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A quick update, thanks to everyone that provided useful information.
I am happy to confirm that my application has been approved. See details below
Applied for SOWP - March 18, 2022
Approved - September 8, 2022
I sent several web forms, requested for GCMS notes and also spoke with the MP representative for my community. I called IRCC on Tuesday, 6th September and the customer service representative mentioned that they were still reviewing the files for March 15. I believe a lot of March and April requests will be treated this month.
I wish you all positive and speedy response.
Hey- my letter says "you can work till XXX or until a decision has been made, whichever comes first".
Doesn't 'whichever comes first' mean that if they haven't decided till my date is passed then I must cease working? Someone pls help this is causing me sooo much anxiety.