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Post Graduate Work Permit Processing Time (PGWP)

Jreet

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Aug 25, 2020
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I applied for PGWP online on Monday, Dec 14th. It has been 3 days now and I haven't received the Acknowledgement of Receipt :( I only have the application number, the payment receipt, and the confirmation of online application transmission. Does anyone experience the same issue?
I got the confirmation letter for my husbands sowp visa applied on 4 december but have not received the biometric letter yet which comes after 1-2 days. Its second time we are applying before they refused
 

Pocketlive

Star Member
Oct 5, 2017
98
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I got the confirmation letter for my husbands sowp visa applied on 4 december but have not received the biometric letter yet which comes after 1-2 days. Its second time we are applying before they refused
is your husband already in Canada? I am in the same boat.
 

Pocketlive

Star Member
Oct 5, 2017
98
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Yes he is in canada and i am pregnant also i am just feeling awful and low all the time
Don't be, dear. At least he is here with you in Canada. As for me, my husband and kids are still outside Canada. Am lonely and depressed all the time but i have hope that all will be well. Again, you might wanna use the MP in your jurisdiction to call them for you. They can help you.
 

baryonix

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May 21, 2019
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Just got my PGWP today (around 6:15 - 6:30pm Toronto time):

Applied 7 Oct
Status change to We are reviewing your eligibility: 16 Dec
Approved: 17 Dec

My program was a 2 year thesis-based Master but I completed in 1 year and got PGWP for 3 years
 

Gurmukh_1992

Member
Dec 16, 2020
18
10
Just got my PGWP today (around 6:15 - 6:30pm Toronto time):

Applied 7 Oct
Status change to We are reviewing your eligibility: 16 Dec
Approved: 17 Dec

My program was a 2 year thesis-based Master but I completed in 1 year and got PGWP for 3 years
Hi

congratulations

Did you get an email notification when they started to check your eligibility ?

thanks in advance
 

baryonix

Hero Member
May 21, 2019
379
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Hi

congratulations

Did you get an email notification when they started to check your eligibility ?

thanks in advance

I kept refreshing the portal, so when I saw the Status changed from "Submitted" to "Application Updated", I clicked immediately. Then the status changes back to Submitted. So maybe that's why the system didnt sent me any email.
 

captainarabiia

VIP Member
Mar 17, 2015
3,038
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Winnipeg
Visa Office......
Riyadh Visa Office
App. Filed.......
22-02-2018
Passport Req..
11-03-2018
I applied for PGWP online on Monday, Dec 14th. It has been 3 days now and I haven't received the Acknowledgement of Receipt :( I only have the application number, the payment receipt, and the confirmation of online application transmission. Does anyone experience the same issue?

What does it say about the status of your application?
 

Cynthia93

Hero Member
Jul 18, 2016
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Canada
Category........
STUDY
Visa Office......
Accra VFS
App. Filed.......
16/09/2016
Doc's Request.
Submitted
IELTS Request
Waived
Med's Request
13/01/2017
Med's Done....
18/01/2017
Interview........
Not needed
Passport Req..
Already Submitted
VISA ISSUED...
26/01/2017
LANDED..........
22/04/2017
SOWP Extension as I already have my PGWP.
SOWP expired 28th September 2020

Submitted: 27th September 2020 (with 2 paystub but explained why it was 2 on SOP and later sent the 3rd paystub through webform)

Eligibility Started: 16th December 2020
Approved: 17th December 2020
Ontario
3 years
 

vignesh93

Hero Member
Jan 2, 2019
365
111
I submitted on 16 October
Did you see any update in your application? I've applied on 26th Oct. Just waiting.

I worked for more than 20 hours as per the new rules till Aug 31st in a grocery store (essential services) but I did not provide any LOE for that. Quite concerned about it.
 

NPreti8195

Star Member
Oct 8, 2020
123
25
Did you see any update in your application? I've applied on 26th Oct. Just waiting.

I worked for more than 20 hours as per the new rules till Aug 31st in a grocery store (essential services) but I did not provide any LOE for that. Quite concerned about it.
You don't have to provide a letter for that since the rules said it was alright.
 
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vignesh93

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Jan 2, 2019
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You don't have to provide a letter for that since the rules said it was alright.
Thanks. That was really helpful.

I have rec my Letter of Completion on 18th Aug,2020 and without any awareness I continued working for part time till 15th Sep (tentatively 3 weeks with <20 hrs/week). Will that be a problem for my PGWP application?