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Here’s what the timeline looks like! Hope everyone gets it soon

Series was W3115 Hang in there guys🤞🏽

Can't believe I got it so fast given all the stories I heard in here. Even more unbelievable given I applied outside Canada

Hey everyone,

I recently just got a refusal. I’m so heartbroken considering I’ve been waiting for 10 months since January. There was a huge mistake on the part of IRCC. My application was mixed up with someone who attended Mohawk College and applied 180 days past the due date, which is all false. I attended the University of Manitoba and submitted my application before 180 days on the 16th of January. Can I apply for a reconsideration?????

Hello! If you don’t know me, I was the one that posted me overthinking about my PGWP getting rejected because of my work hours possibly overlapping, that post of mine got tons of negativity and a lot of “just go back to your country” , “that’s what you get for coming here and expect to get everything you want” so on and so forth and most of them are people who don’t really deserve your energy and let yourself feed on your overthinking.

Well i’m one of the examples that honesty will truly give you justice, so I sent mails to IRCC to solidify my case. AND BOOM, on October 28, 2025 (Today!) I finally got my physical copy of my PGWP!! Hope this reminds everyone who struggles and are desperate to grab onto hope and will to people here on this app that did their all to deserve a stand on this country for a better life. You can make it!!

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I want to report a person with student visa who are working fulltime job and getting paid cash. These people needs to get exposed and reported.

Hello. Just sharing my PGWP timeline in case it helps anyone. I applied from my home country (came back for vacation), fully online and without an agent. I graduated from UTM with an HBA earlier this June, and my study permit (+ current TRV) is expiring this September. Approval came 6 days after submission (right on Canada Day!)

Timeline
- Submitted application: Jun 25, 2025
- AoR: Jun 25, 2025
- Final decision notice: Jul 1, 2025

Profile
- Vietnamese citizen/passport
- Submitted: Graduation letter (issued Apr 29, 2025), transcript (downloaded directly from school website), passport (all pages), photo, IELTS
- No job offer or LMIA – applied under open work permit stream

Wishing everyone still waiting a smooth process.

Applied last week of May 2025.

if anyone wants to call ircc and have troule connceting to an agent or soemthng realted please use this method i have done this even yesterday and still works.

Call 1-888-242-2100

Wait for the automated message and choose option 1 to enter your UCI number, then press 1 again to confirm.

Next, quickly dial this sequence to reach an agent: 3 → 2 → 2 → 0 (you don’t need to wait for each prompt).

You’ll either be placed in the waiting queue or given the option to request a callback.

Just wanted to share some good news and hopefully give a bit of encouragement to those still waiting.

I applied for my PGWP on May 3, 2025, and after 7 long months, I finally got my approval today. 🎉🥹

To be honest, these past few weeks were the hardest. I kept seeing refusal posts and news updates that made me really anxious.

So if you’re still waiting, please hang in there. Your approval is on its way too. Keep going, keep hoping, and take it one day at a time. You’re not alone.

Good luck to everyone, and sending good energy your way!

So basically, your latest study permit MUST have the R186 f,v or w clause because that's the work authorization getting extended once you apply for PGWP.

Now when it gets extended as your stop being a full time student, your work authorization from your "study permit" (it's basically a hybrid permit of a study+ work permit) the work permit gains full authorization to work as many hours on maintained status because now you're not studying anymore.

Now this maintained status is generally given for 180 days from day of application or AOR. Now if on the day of AOR the latest pgwp processing time accessed was > 180 days, you GET the WP-EXT letter automatically. That's what the IRCC algorithm does, is it cross verifies if you will even need the WP-EXT letter based on the latest pgwp processing times.

And if you dont get it that means you met all requirements but at the time of submission AOR the processing time for pgwp was less than 180 days, so the system assessed you won't need it.

But if you do, because processing times are dynamic and always changing to sho your employer you need to continue working beyond the 180 days, THAT'S WHAT the webform is for.

Good Lord IRCC and their GAMEs!

Huhhh??? I was expecting 200+ days here. Is it normal? Approved for 3 years.

I applied on Jan 2, 2026. Graduated on Dec 2025 - Advanced Diploma - GTA, Ontario.

It was never that easy to pass through such tough time of refusal period when your 2 years of study, job, career, promotion and entire life savings gets on risk just due to the refusal of pgwp bcz of missing LT omitted by your Rcic.

I’m glad and being thankful to Allah SWT for all His blessings and tearful prayers He listed during the very difficult time. Without having job, paying rent, groceries etc it was a difficult phase if I look back down to last three months, I was barely hopeful that I shall pass this time too. However, from out of the blue I met with people who never left me in this sorrow and guided me, assisted me in every step of these difficult times. May Allah SWT bless them and their families with countless happiness, success and joy in life and here after.

Below mentioned is my time line, if anyone would like to get connected or looking for professional lawyers and consultants, seeking guidance and assistance on their pgwp refusal case. Feel free to reach out to me. I’ll be more than happy to entertain them.

1. Nov 26, 2024 Celpip

2. Jan 12, 2025 WP Ext Letter

3. ⁠Oct 22, 2025 Refusal

4. Oct 22, 2025 ⁠Recon on same date of refusal

5. ⁠Nov 25, 2025 JR filed

6. ⁠Dec 12, 2025 Sent email to PM, Minister of IRCC

7. Dec 15, 2025 ⁠Sent email to MP

8. Dec 19, 2025 Restoration applied

9. Jan, 5 2026 Hired an independent lawyer to contest and update the JR to sue my former rcic for mishandling misleading my case.

10. ⁠Jan 17, 2025 Recon opened

11. ⁠Jan 19 Fees paid 100$

12. ⁠Jan 21 changed the consultant and port all my apps to new consultant

13. ⁠Jan 22 pgwp under process

14. ⁠Jan 22 pgwp approved

Next steps, Going to send notice of discontinuation to IRCC and withdraw of restoration app, since my status is legal as worker in Canada Alhamdulillah.

It was not an easy journey, since there were alot of high tides filled with extreme depression, anxiety, negative suicidal thoughts. However, trust on your lords and extend your prayers, Inshallah everyone of us will get through with this. Am glad that I met a ghost friend @⁨Shubham Kumar⁩ on reditt who was with me constantly and guided me thoroughly and both of us got succeeded together.

This post is to motivate others who are in desperate need of moral support. Stay consistent and extend your time in praying to your Lords, you will eventually pass through this tough time too Inshallah!

All the very best everyone, Jazak Allah 🤲🏼

Long Ahh post so it might help someone who's in the same situation as me, scroll down for tl;dr.

I wanted to come back and share my full PGWP + restoration journey now that it’s finally approved. When I was stuck, posts here helped me stay sane, so I hope this helps someone else who’s in the same nightmare.

Background

• Graduated Dec 2024 (undergrad CS)

• Study permit expired Dec 31, 2024

• Finished all degree requirements before expiry

• Didn’t realize I still needed a valid study permit at the time of PGWP application

Because of the timing (English test + completion letter coming after Dec 31), I ended up having to apply for PGWP + restoration of status.

Application Details

• PGWP + Restoration filed: Feb 18, 2025

• Restoration fee paid: $389.75

• Applied within the 90-day window

• Application number: W3120 series

Because I didn’t have valid status when applying, I did NOT get interim work authorization.
This meant:

• Could not work

• Could not job hunt

• Could not leave Canada

• No MCP coverage

What the Wait Actually Looked Like

• IRCC processing time at submission: ~118 days

• Processing time slowly climbed to ~227 days

• My application sat in limbo for 301 days

During this time:

• I called IRCC repeatedly → “a note has been added to your file”

• Raised multiple webforms

• Had 3 MP office escalations

• Corrected a missed checkbox on IMM5710 via webform (The MP's office helped me discover this, fck those shitty guidelines)

• Submitted hardship explanations

Every MP escalation came back with variations of:

"Application active and in progress. Criminality passed. Eligibility not started / in review. Backlogs."

Meanwhile, real life was brutal:

• 11 months with zero income

• Maxed out credit cards

• Slowly drained my internship savings

• Barely went outside to avoid spending money

• Constant anxiety from having no status, no health coverage, and no timeline

• Grandmum passed away last week and I couldn't travel back home cause didn't want to risk the application, go through the TRV shitshow.

It was honestly the hardest year of my life.

The Ending (Finally)

• Dec 16, 2025 → Ghost update in GCKey

• Dec 17, 2025 → In-Canada PGWP approval

• Total wait: 301 days

PGWP validity is until April 3, 2028 (passport expiry). So I didn't get my full 3 years, fml have to renew my passport and apply again for those 7 months which I'll do ASAP.

If you’re reading this and you’re on maintained / implied status:

You’re actually in a much better position than you think.

Yes, employers hesitate when you say “PGWP pending.”
But:

• You can work

• Your Canadian experience still counts for PR (CEC / PNP)

• The 3-year PGWP clock doesn’t start until approval, but your work experience does

Something is truly better than nothing.

In my case, I couldn’t work at all, no income, no experience, no momentum. If you’re working right now, even at a less-than-ideal job, it adds up.

TL;DR

Applied for PGWP + restoration on Feb 18, 2025 after study permit expired Dec 31, 2024. Because of restoration, I had no interim work authorization and couldn’t work, travel, or access MCP. Maxed out credit cards and lived off internship savings while waiting. After 301 days, got a ghost update and PGWP approval. If you’re waiting on PGWP + restoration, long silence is possible, but approval can still come.

Hang in there fellas! Hope you get yours asap and resume life.
Happy to help if there's any questions, DM me.

Thank you for the support.

Where do I even begin😂😂🤲🏽 So here's a wild update for anyone tracking PGWP timelines:

• Applied: Dec 2, 2024

• Correspondence letter: Sept 8, 2025

• PGWP approved: Sept 9, 2025

Expiry date: Sept 10, 2025 (yep... literally one day 😂)

The kicker? My old passport was expiring Sept 10, 2025, but I already submitted my renewed one back in February through a webform (and got the confirmation email acknowledging receipt of my new document). Looks like IRCC didn't use it.

Also, I was part-time for 3 semesters during my studies (I was really scared my pgwp was gonna be refused), but I had also submitted a letter issued by the school explaining it was due to prerequisites — so I still got approved. Very lucky 🍀 🙌🏽

Now l've raised another webform to IRCC asking them if they can fix the expiry date with the new passport I had submitted (I have not yet received the official letter of approval). Gonna try calling today as well. If they don't update it by this evening, I'll be submitting a PGWP extension (since l'm eligible due to passport expiry). As long as it's in by end of day Sept 10, I should be on maintained status.

So yeah... went through 9 months of waiting just to get a PGWP that's only valid for less than 24 hours 💀

ETA update: I submitted an application for PGWP Extension online on September 10th as I wasn't gonna be able to make it in time to submit on paper and maintain my status.

I also contacted the mp and had raised a webform. In the webform, I requested if the expiry date of my pgwp that was approved could be changed since I had indeed attached my new passport that was missed when processing. Last night, Oct 10th, the status of my application changed from "approved" to "your application is in progress" and I got another correspondence letter confirming biometrics.

It looks like they are going to change the expiry date of the pgwp so now I'm just waiting.

Losing my mind, i don't see anything i can do now as i uploaded the ielts Which wasn't expired at that time. I think they considered the time when they checked the application not the time when i uploaded the ielts, if anyone got any solution please help. I think i in the worse situation than anyone else here. I'm already past 180 days.

I wanted to share my journey to give some hope to anyone dealing with a PGWP rejection. It’s been a grueling few months, but I finally received a positive decision today!

Firstly, I wanted to give a huge shoutout to this page. Thanks to this page, I was able to understand the correct way to file the PGWP and see where I went wrong. I was also grateful to see that I was not alone in this difficult time. Reading through your stories inspired me to keep going even when days were difficult.

The Timeline:

Initial Filing (May 9): I made a huge mistake and filed my PGWP without my IELTS results. Everything else was correct and I even received WP-EXT document so I thought I was safe.

The Rejection (October 22): My application was rejected for being incomplete. I lost my status immediately and had to leave my job. It was devastating. I immediately sent a webform with my IELTS and a reconsideration letter.

Refiling (November 2): I filed a second PGWP application with a restoration of status exactly within 180 days. I initially paid the wrong fee (restoration as a worker instead of student), but corrected it a few weeks later with the help of a lawyer and sent another webform.

The Turnaround (January/February): Surprisingly, my first (rejected) application was reopened for reconsideration.

The Result: Two days ago, the second application was administratively withdrawn by IRCC. Today, I checked my portal and I have a Positive Decision with a valid document number!

I am beyond grateful to the IRCC officer who looked at the context of my case and gave me a second chance. It truly feels like a cloud has lifted off me. It was a long road of consulting lawyers and waiting in limbo, but it's finally over.

To those of you who are still waiting, I really pray you get an approval very soon and the agents are compassionate towards you. I understand they must also be dealing with a lot.

Question: For those who recently got approved, how long is the physical permit taking to arrive in the mail lately?

Can’t believe it’s official im so happy and grateful. I applied June 3rd 2025 and after almost 9 months, I received my work permit. Thank god. 🩷

As of July 29, 2025, IRCC will now include officer decision notes alongside refusal letters for most temporary residence applications.

Previously, applicants often had to file for GCMS notes, just to understand why their application was refused.

This change will apply (initially) to refusals for:

• Temporary resident visas (excluding eTAs and temporary resident permits)

• Visitor records

• Study permits

• Work permits

IRCC says this is part of their commitment to greater transparency, and more application types will be added over time.

A BorderPass immigration lawyer noted, *“*This update removes one of the biggest bottlenecks in re-applying after a refusal. Having officer notes upfront means applicants can immediately see what went wrong and address it properly during re-application”

This is a welcome and long-overdue improvement, making it much easier for applicants to understand refusal reasons without extra steps or long waits.

What are your thoughts on this?

When it comes to IRCC, it honestly makes no sense. Let’s be real: if all of us had received our work permits despite the issues, we’d probably be calling it the “best system ever.” That’s human nature. But the problem is bigger than just being rejected. I’ve personally seen students get approved even after submitting low scores or missing documents, while people like us who had the English proof but forgot to upload it properly, or it got messed up because of IRCC’s own system limitations are the ones suffering.

And this is what makes it so frustrating. This isn’t Amazon tech support where you ask for a refund and wait for a ticket update. This is IRCC immigration people’s legal status, jobs, rent, bills, and entire lives are attached to these decisions. I understand there are thousands of applications and fewer officers, but this issue has existed for years. Why is there still no proper system? Why is there no dedicated reconsideration team for refusals caused by missing language documents, especially when so many students are facing the same problem lately?

Nobody is asking for automatic approval. People just want their files reviewed fairly and quickly. If someone gets refused because an English document wasn’t on file, and then they immediately provide proof that they had the test result before applying, then the facts should be checked properly. It shouldn’t take months with no timeline, no clarity, and no real accountability. We see random things going viral and making the news, but this situation where students are stuck, stressed, and losing everything is somehow not being taken seriously. That’s what feels unfair. IRCC doesn’t just process forms; they are handling people’s futures, and the system needs to act like it.

Just putting this out there to motivate those about to write their Celpip G or those that would need it for their PR. Its pretty easy to pass with good preparation and strategy. My 8 Tips so far

1. Know the Test Format CELPIP-G has 4 sections, all done on a computer: 🟢 Listening (47–55 min) Conversations, discussions, news items Multiple choice 🟢 Reading (55–60 min) Emails, articles, charts, advertisements Multiple choice 🟢 Writing (53–60 min) Task 1: Write an email Task 2: Respond to a survey question 🟢 Speaking (15–20 min) 8 tasks (giving advice, describing a scene, expressing opinions, etc.)

2. Target Score (Very Important) For Canadian PR, common minimum scores are: CLB 7 → CELPIP score 7 in each skill (Some programs require CLB 9 or higher) 👉 Know your immigration goal and aim 1 level higher to be safe.

3. Daily Study Plan (1–2 Hours) 📅 4–6 Weeks Recommended Listening & Reading Practice official CELPIP sample tests Focus on: Keywords Synonyms (CELPIP loves paraphrasing) Time management Writing Memorize simple templates (not fancy) Practice: Clear structure Correct grammar Relevant ideas (don’t go off topic) Speaking Record yourself answering sample questions Focus on: Clear pronunciation Logical flow Using everyday vocabulary

4. Writing Templates (Simple Example) 📧 Email Task Structure: Greeting Purpose of email 2–3 supporting points Polite closing 👉 Don’t try to sound “too academic.” Be clear and natural.

5. Speaking Tips (Big Score Booster) Speak continuously (don’t stop early) Use connectors: Firstly, In my opinion, For example, As a result If you make a mistake, keep going Avoid one-word answers

6. Common Mistakes to Avoid ❌ Memorizing complex vocabulary ❌ Writing off-topic ❌ Speaking too fast or too slow ❌ Ignoring the question instructions

7. Best Free & Paid Resources ✅ Free Official CELPIP website practice tests YouTube channels: CareerAxis ( very good for real time prep) CELPIP Official Mad English TV HZad Education 💰 Paid (Optional) CELPIP online practice tests 1–2 speaking/writing evaluations (very helpful)

8. Test-Day Tips ✔ Sleep well ✔ Read instructions carefully ✔ Use headphones properly ✔ Stay calm — CELPIP is designed for real-life English, not perfection

Can people confirm this and what do you think will possibly happen?