Post Graduate Work Permit Processing Time (PGWP)

[RaviReddy]

My study permit and SIN expires on Dec 31, 2021. I did apply for an extension on study permit as I was not given +90 days. I'm planning to apply for PGWP as I get my grades next week and before my study permit expires. Can I start working with the SIN valid till Dec 31, 2021? As my PGWP application will be under process and I won't have an expiry date to update on my SIN. Any inputs?

From the day you apply PGWP you can start working full time even after SIN is expired until a decision is made.

 

[John_22]

My study permit and SIN expires on Dec 31, 2021. I did apply for an extension on study permit as I was not given +90 days. I'm planning to apply for PGWP as I get my grades next week and before my study permit expires. Can I start working with the SIN valid till Dec 31, 2021? As my PGWP application will be under process and I won't have an expiry date to update on my SIN. Any inputs?

You will receive an Ext letter 24 hours after you submit your application online.

 

[susa333]

anyone has good news today? Please kindly share it with us.

Thanks!!!

 

[parikshit123]

Yes, if you meet the requirements for SOWP.

Thanks a lot!

 

[parikshit123]

Supporting documents
The applicant is responsible for ensuring that the information provided is accurate.

Letter confirming completion of the program of study
The letter confirming completion of the program of study is used to assess the requirements referred to above. Officers may request additional documents to complete the assessment of the application.

Transcript
The applicant may provide an official transcript issued by their DLI if available. Alternatively, the applicant may also provide a transcript copy from their DLI’s website. The transcript, along with the letter of completion of studies, is used to assess the requirements referred to above. Officers may request additional documents to complete the assessment of the application.

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

Thank you so much!

 

[parikshit123]

My study permit and SIN expires on Dec 31, 2021. I did apply for an extension on study permit as I was not given +90 days. I'm planning to apply for PGWP as I get my grades next week and before my study permit expires. Can I start working with the SIN valid till Dec 31, 2021? As my PGWP application will be under process and I won't have an expiry date to update on my SIN. Any inputs?

You need to apply for PGWP and start working before the expiry of your Study Permit otherwise you will not be allowed to work.

 

[the13thtee]

You will receive an Ext letter 24 hours after you submit your application online.

How does the extension letter look like after the PGWP is applied? Does the extension letter carry the new expiry date?

 

[RaviReddy]

Any approval for those applied on or after Sept 5th?

 

[susa333]

Any approval for those applied on or after Sept 5th?

when did you apply?

 

[RaviReddy]

when did you apply?

I applied on Sept 9.
My employer doesnt know the immigration process, asking me to upload work permit ASAP.

 

[Ntechno]

I applied on Sept 9.
My employer doesnt know the immigration process, asking me to upload work permit ASAP.

This is a very sad state of affairs. I guess this is more prominent due to the delays, anyone has an idea what were the average processing time before COVID?

 

[susa333]

This is a very sad state of affairs. I guess this is more prominent due to the delays, anyone has an idea what were the average processing time before COVID?

My agent said it was 4 to 6 weeks.

 

[piegoogle]

This is a very sad state of affairs. I guess this is more prominent due to the delays, anyone has an idea what were the average processing time before COVID?

Even during Covid it was better. My friends who applied in May 2021 got it in June 2021. And those who applied in June 2021 got it in September 2021.
90 days was maximum I know of. Not sure why it's taking this long now.

 

[susa333]

Even during Covid it was better. My friends who applied in May 2021 got it in June 2021. And those who applied in June 2021 got it in September 2021.
90 days was maximum I know of. Not sure why it's taking this long now.

Yeah, even in 2020, it only took 2 months.

 

[susa333]

anyone has the good news, please share it with us.
Thanks.