Post Graduate Work Permit Processing Time (PGWP)

[jjj123545]

I really need help!!! Please read this
My situation is really weird and please help me
I applied for study permit extension Aug3(i asked 5 months extension) not even single update on that application but I already graduated on dec 23 and applied for pgwp on Dec 24
My question is Can i work full time?
IRCC says i cant coz I didn’t had valid study permit (mine expired on Sep30) but i asked too many lawyers and all saying i can , all i got after submitting pgwp is application is just the confirmation letter(no aor no work authorization letter)
Do you know anyone same situation like me or any clue or any info would be much much appreciated
Thanks in advance

 

[manan..007]

I also applied for restoration of status and pgwp on 20th October, I’m really scared lol. Any update??

Hello, you applied to restore your status as a student or as a worker? I graduated in December and my study permit expired on December 31. I have still not received the graduation letter and transcript from my college and thus, I am not able to apply for my PGWP. Just waiting for that and will then apply for restoration as a student and PGWP in a single application by paying the extra restoration fees.

 

[USA_student_to_Canada]

Hi all,

I applied for PGWP on Dec 24th 2021. No updates as of yet. Did anyone happen to get an approval?

 

[Gra_02]

Hello, you applied to restore your status as a student or as a worker? I graduated in December and my study permit expired on December 31. I have still not received the graduation letter and transcript from my college and thus, I am not able to apply for my PGWP. Just waiting for that and will then apply for restoration as a student and PGWP in a single application by paying the extra restoration fees.

Hey, I read that you can only restore to the kind of permit you held prior to your application. So I applied to restore my status as a student. When will you get your letter of completion and official transcript??

 

[jlusi]

PGWP approved (3years for 3 year college program)
Inland, Ontario
Applied: 13th Sept 2021
Eligibility review: 21st January 2022
Approved: 21st January 2022
Got email notification on 22nd January 2022
Have not yet applied for TRV

Thank you all for participating in this thread, it has been so very helpful and kept me hopeful.

 

[acamara22]

Hey guys,
Inland, NS
I applied on 14 Sep 2021.
Got approved today (22, Jan, 2022)
Hang in there.
It's on the way.

 

[Esporte321]

Applied on 12 September.
Eligibility review started today.

Applied on 12 September 2021
Elibility review started on 20 January 2022 (at night)
Approved on 21 January 2022 (11:00 AM)
Notification received by e-mail on 22 January 2022.
Total: 131 days.

Master's degree, 2 years. I did it accelerated, in 1 year and 8 months, without break. No part-time terms, only the last one. 100% in Canada, even if some courses got online due to COVID. PGWP valid for 3 years. Applied inland, from Québec.

Bonne chance à tous!

 

[Poorguy111]

@Esporte321 @acamara22 @jlusi
Congratulations guys! I wish you all the best in your PR process. I have applied on 21st Sep. 2021 I hope to get an update by the coming week! Thanks for sharing your updates, and good luck!

 

[raynadukkandy]

Yes TRV

I had applied online at the end of September last year, at that time the processing time was over 90 days I believe, but i got mine within a month. Keep in mind that you don't need to apply for a TRV if you have a presently valid TRV in your passport.

 

[raynadukkandy]

I really need help!!! Please read this
My situation is really weird and please help me
I applied for study permit extension Aug3(i asked 5 months extension) not even single update on that application but I already graduated on dec 23 and applied for pgwp on Dec 24
My question is Can i work full time?
IRCC says i cant coz I didn’t had valid study permit (mine expired on Sep30) but i asked too many lawyers and all saying i can , all i got after submitting pgwp is application is just the confirmation letter(no aor no work authorization letter)
Do you know anyone same situation like me or any clue or any info would be much much appreciated
Thanks in advance

I believe since your SP ext hasn't been approved yet, you can't work unfortunately. This is because in your case your continued status after applying for extension of SP still remains despite applying for PGWP. I think you'll need to wait for a decision on your SP. I had read it somewhere in the IRCC website but i don't remember the exact source.

 

[raynadukkandy]

Hi all,

I applied for PGWP on Dec 24th 2021. No updates as of yet. Did anyone happen to get an approval?

Do you have any other application lodged with the IRCC?

 

[jjj123545]

I believe since your SP ext hasn't been approved yet, you can't work unfortunately. This is because in your case your continued status after applying for extension of SP still remains despite applying for PGWP. I think you'll need to wait for a decision on your SP. I had read it somewhere in the IRCC website but i don't remember the exact source.

Thank you so much for your reply and i cant survive without working and am working partime 20 hours still i hope they wont refuse my application

 

[iso61]

hello guys,
I applied on 21st September inland bc and got approved for my 3 years application today. I had a break on covid time and one term part-time semester. I hope everyone has good news.

best of luck with you

 

[raynadukkandy]

Thank you so much for your reply and i cant survive without working and am working partime 20 hours still i hope they wont refuse my application

If I'm not wrong, I think you can work part-time (if your previous SP allowed you to do so) but not full time.

 

[BA101]

I had applied online at the end of September last year, at that time the processing time was over 90 days I believe, but i got mine within a month. Keep in mind that you don't need to apply for a TRV if you have a presently valid TRV in your passport.

Thank you let us see how quickly I hear