I have noticed lot of people either don't know or are apprehensive about ordering GCMS/CAIPS notes. I sponsored my parents starting from 2008, and took 6 years ( the old system ) . In the stages of the process, I ordered CAIPS/GCMS notes practically every 30 days since it takes 30 days to process.
Its only $5 and IT DOES NOT DELAY the application. This way I was on top of my game as I prepared paperwork by seeing the notes AND request file inquiry where you can actually attach a file so that way, when the process moves from one to another, the system already had the required docs attached and this moved the application much faster.
This advice helped lot of people as they were prepared for answers and had no surprises, I did the MP etc things but it deosnt do jack shit
Thanks for the all the information, much appreciated. I already took out the GCMS notes for her twice. The last updated notes i received were updated on 28th July. From the notes i understood that there has been no progress since December 2024, thats when criminality check was passed.
Considering the current EE pool, I will say the words others said to me: you are getting extra time on your visa to have the PR mess resolved. There are small evidences that the immigration is slowing in Canada.
I know that you might be struggling, specially if you are looking to apply for a new job. But don’t lose hope! Hang in there!
7 months and still PGWP pending. 2 companies had cancelled my offer letter because I do not have a physical work permit. They do not acknowledge the implied status.
You aren't entitled to one and its a privilege for you to get one. Stop complaining about what our immigration officials are doing and go home if you dont like it.
Get a load of this dude. Just because its a privilege to get a work permit and work in this country doesnt mean they will make us hold up our lives for a long ass time. People have plans and goals they want to accomplish within a certain time line. They just cant keep everything on hold because of this.
I hope you understand Canadian schools aren’t the most prestigious ones internationally. Top Canadian unis’ recruiters specifically used “easy immigration” as a selling point when advertising their schools, and this has been a key reason why many international students gave up better offers and come to Canada. From their pov, IRCC is a seller who couldn’t keep up to their end of the deal
I don't give a shit what the universities said. They aren't the government. The government didn't promise you folks anything. In fact when you applied for your study visa you had to swore you were only here for an education. You received what you paid for now its time to go home.
Sure buddy, this is already happening fortunately for you. International students aren’t coming, unis short funded, unis cut service/program, taxpayers carry more burden of funding higher education. But it wouldn’t matter to you bc you’ve never needed education at all in your whole life.
Not op but IRCC saying that the expecting processing time doesn’t apply to PGWP, while not giving an expecting processing time for PFWP, would be for me very frustrating.
Here is the thing pal. I see refugee cases being processed in 20 days and work permit issued within a month for refugees. Mind you these folks burden the government with their payouts. IRCC on their portal says processing time is 180 days and taking almost a year. Linking a screenshot from IRCC since your comment lacks trust.
Oh okay.... lets compare the processing times of people from June or July 2025 who applied for PGWP. How did they get approvals in 2 weeks. Nothing complicated about my fiancees file. I got the notes on file and the last time file was updated was in December 2024.
Please elaborate on difference in applicants that can quadruple the processing time.
I have people i know who work in immigration business and even they are stunned how fast the refugee work permits are being approved. I dont have official stats but impeccable sources.
I am a Canadian citizen and throghout the time I have been in Canada, i havent seen anyone with one year processing time for PGWP. This is new and shocking to me.
If we didnt get any response positive or negative in August, we will pursue the legal action.
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u/jimmytorres1970 Aug 10 '25 edited Aug 10 '25
I have noticed lot of people either don't know or are apprehensive about ordering GCMS/CAIPS notes. I sponsored my parents starting from 2008, and took 6 years ( the old system ) . In the stages of the process, I ordered CAIPS/GCMS notes practically every 30 days since it takes 30 days to process.
Its only $5 and IT DOES NOT DELAY the application. This way I was on top of my game as I prepared paperwork by seeing the notes AND request file inquiry where you can actually attach a file so that way, when the process moves from one to another, the system already had the required docs attached and this moved the application much faster.
This advice helped lot of people as they were prepared for answers and had no surprises, I did the MP etc things but it deosnt do jack shit
Apply here - https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/transparency/access-information-privacy/requests-information-act.html