Pgwp Application Processing Time

The processing times for a study permit renewal (SPR) or application for permanent residence (APR) can be found on the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) website. Processing times are based on the date of receipt at IRCC, not postmark dates.

Pgwp Application Processing Time

1 A study permit holder who is eligible for a PGWP, and applies for a PGWP before their current status expires, may continue to study, work and remain in Canada while awaiting the outcome of their application.

A study permit holder who is eligible for a PGWP, and applies for PGWP before their current status expires, may continue to study, work and remain in Canada while awaiting the outcome of their application.

If you are already in Canada with a valid study permit, you may apply for the Post-Graduation Work Permit Program if:

• You have completed your valid program of study;
• You were enrolled as a full-time student at an eligible designated learning institution (DLI) throughout each academic year of your program; and
• You applied within 90 days from completion of your studies at an eligible DLI or from obtaining an education credential that is required by both Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) AND your province/territory to practice in regulated occupations in Canada.

2 Contact IRCC (CIC) if you experience an excessive delay in the processing of your PGWP application.

You can contact the IRCC (CIC) if you experience an excessive delay in the processing of your PGWP application. The IRCC (CIC) will review your situation, and let you know whether there are any steps that you can take to speed up the process. You may also be asked to provide some additional information about your circumstances for them to review. If it turns out that there is nothing more that can be done on their end, they will issue a Notice of Intent to Deny (NOID).

3 When making an online application there is no need to send paper applications by mail. Your application will be available electronically at the Case Processing Centre in Vegreville, Alberta.

When you apply for Canadian permanent residence (PR) online through PSPC, your application will be processed more quickly than those submitted on paper and mailed to the Case Processing Centre in Vegreville, Alberta. You’ll also find it easier to complete and less likely to be rejected because your application is automatically checked against government databases while you submit it electronically.

Finally, our online processes are more secure than paper because they use encryption technology that protects private information when data is being transmitted over the Internet.

4 Online applications are processed more quickly than those submitted on paper and mailed to the Case Processing Centre in Vegreville, Alberta.

Online applications are processed more quickly than those submitted on paper and mailed to the Case Processing Centre in Vegreville, Alberta.

Online applications are processed more quickly than those submitted by courier.

Online applications are processed more quickly than those submitted by fax.

5 Processing time depends on several factors including eligibility, time of year and how busy IRCC (CIC) is.

Processing time depends on several factors including eligibility, time of year and how busy IRCC (CIC) is. Processing times can change without notice.

• Processing time for a PGWP application is about 4-6 months
• The processing time for a PGWP application will vary depending on how busy IRCC (CIC) is at the time of your application. It’s important to note that the current processing times are subject to change at any given moment and this may impact your specific case(s).

Closing

The processing time for the PGWP application is typically between 8 and 10 weeks. It will take longer if you are ineligible for this program, if your application is incomplete or if you need to submit supporting documents. If your current status expires before IRCC (CIC) has made a decision on your application, you can stay in Canada while awaiting the outcome of your application by applying for an extension of status on or before its expiry date. You may also wish to contact IRCC (CIC) if there is an excessive delay in processing your PGWP application so that they can provide further information about the status of your file or request additional documents from you. If necessary, they can also refer cases back to CIC offices in countries outside Canada which means they will review them again there before making a final decision on whether someone should be granted permanent residence under this program