Post Graduate Work Permit Processing Time (PGWP)
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I'm kinda freaking out.
I'm currently working, I applied for my PGWP July 31st and have yet to get an update.
All that shows on my application is submission confirmation.
My workplace just asked me for an update on it and I literally told them the same thing as I said when they were offered me employment 2 months ago.
Their eyebrows were raised when I was explaining how there's no update and now I'm freaking out.
Plus people are getting approved within a month. I really don't understand how this works?!
I'm currently working, I applied for my PGWP July 31st and have yet to get an update.
All that shows on my application is submission confirmation.
My workplace just asked me for an update on it and I literally told them the same thing as I said when they were offered me employment 2 months ago.
Their eyebrows were raised when I was explaining how there's no update and now I'm freaking out.
Plus people are getting approved within a month. I really don't understand how this works?!
Sometimes people get them very quickly but for the most part everybody is waiting months! That’s pretty normal right now - last I checked processing time was around 170ish days so you’re well within your timeline.
Tell them that you can work absolutely legally, till you get a decision. So, they need not worry about whether you have received your permit or not.
Share the link where it says you're allowed to work, then they will understand.
https://www.cic.gc.ca/english/helpcentre/answer.asp?qnum=1181&top=15
This link clearly mentions that you continue working after applying for PGWP.
They are processing end May beginning of June now so you have a bit of time to go.
Those that got within a month was because of the pandemic, those who already had bio-metrics were processed so there were very few of them and everybody else without biometrics application couldn't proceed, now biometrics are not required so we are all in the same queue.
Hi, I applied mine on July 22nd with no biometrics, still waiting. I found this forum last week and have been checking. It really helps me to see how long it will take for my application too, thank you. I have a question about a SIN number. My number is expiring at the end of this month, so I reapplied with the confirmation number of my PGWP application, but it did not work. Can we still work even though our SIN numbers expire while we are waiting for our work permit result? Thank you.
Yes, you can. Its the same as working on implied status. Even after you get your PGWP, SIN number remains the same.
If you find work before your SIN expires, you can keep working even with an expired SIN.
If you can't find work before the expiration date, then you have to wait for your PGWP to renew you SIN, as employers can't put an expired SIN in the system.
Thank you very much for your prompt reply. I didn't know that SIN number would remain the same. I feel relaxed. Thank you!